Bacha is under pressure to keep the ball in play after receiving a poor pass from Carpenter. Lyon is slowly advancing up the field but has not taken a shot yet.
In the 15th minute, Diani earns Lyon their initial corner kick. However, the resulting play is not executed effectively and the opposing team is able to successfully get rid of the ball.
After 13 minutes, Horan has stood up and will continue playing in this match. However, she did receive a hard hit and it should have been a penalty, but the game continues.
12 min: It has been a great response from the visitors and the goal is a deserved reward. Boos rain down here as Lyon want a penalty for a foul on Horan, she has remained down but no penalty has been given. No VAR here remember.
After 10 minutes, a well-executed corner kick results in Cerna scoring and the team rejoices as if they have won the tournament. It marks only their second goal in the entire WCL season.
Wow!
Lyon came close to scoring their second goal in just two minutes as Hegerberg narrowly missed connecting with Van de Donk. The ball went out for a goal kick.
After a strong start, the visitors found themselves at a disadvantage during the counterattack. This may result in a difficult and lengthy evening for them.
Slavia Prague took a corner, but the delivery was not accurate. Lyon then quickly countered with Diani passing to Majri, who successfully scored.
In just 4 minutes, Slavia Prague has shown strong effort in their attack, but Bacha stops them with an interception on a poorly executed pass. Hegerberg then draws a foul and earns a free kick, but it’s far from the goal and the French team will need to regroup from their own territory. The kick is taken, but it goes out of bounds.
Two minutes have passed and both teams are still getting into the groove of the game. Currently, Lyon has control of the ball, and Hegerberg is making a move, but unfortunately, she is offside.
We are currently in progress. Will Lyon dominate Slavia Prague once more? Or will the away team create an unexpected outcome? We will discover the answer shortly.
The players have left the field and the game is about to begin. How many goals do you predict we will witness? Stay tuned for more updates.
Chelsea ended the group stage on a high note, defeating Paris FC with a 4-0 score. You can rewatch the game here.
Harriet Osborn recently sent an email asking about my health and mentioning her preference for ice cold ginger beer to clear her sinuses. She also mentioned the intimidating reputation of Lyon’s bench, and speculated about the impressive recruitment process they must have.
Today, I am feeling a bit improved, thank you. I will follow your advice to hasten my recovery. And I agree, Lyon’s talent is truly remarkable, with so many stars on their team.
The eight teams moving on to the quarter-finals have been determined and, for the first time in Women’s Champions League history, there are no German teams in the mix. Bayern Munich was knocked out last night after tying 2-2 with PSG.
The draw for the quarter-finals will occur on February 6th. The first-place teams from the group stage, including Barcelona, Lyon, Paris Saint-Germain, and Chelsea, will be paired with the second-place teams, consisting of Benfica, Brann, Ajax, and Häcken.
Whom would you prefer to see compete against each other? Reach out and inform me.
Here’s an interesting tidbit for you:
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Tonight’s match is Sonia Bompastor’s 100th game in charge of Lyon. In that time she has won two French league titles, the WCL and three other French cups. And incredible feat for a manager who took over at the French club in 2021.
The latest update on the team has been released! Despite already securing a spot in the quarter-finals, Lyon is not playing it safe and will be starting with Diani, Hegerberg, and Majri in their front line.
Lyon: Benkarth, Carpenter, Gilles, Sombath, Bacha, Van de Donk, Egurrola, Horan, Diani, Hegerberg, Majri
The defense of Slavia Prague will be led by trusted captain Bartovicova in a challenging match.
The players for Slavia Prague are Lukasova, Bartovicova, Keene, Bendova, Xiao, Cerna, McLaughlin, Slajsova, Stackpole, Krejcirikova, and Moravkova.
Welcome back to the Women’s Champions League. In tonight’s match, we will be highlighting Lyon versus Slavia Prague as the group stage nears its end.
Lyon has officially secured a spot in the quarter-finals, while Slavia Prague has been eliminated. Brann has claimed the remaining qualifying spot in group B. The visiting team will be determined to prevent a repeat of the previous match, where Lyon dominated with a score of 9-0.
The French team will aim to end the group stage on a positive note, potentially making for a challenging game for Slavia Prague. However, there is a slight chance of an unexpected win for WCL.
Prior to delving into the game further, the team has released their news. Keep an eye out for any updates.
Source: theguardian.com
