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Lyonnaises Salvage Draw in Thrilling Champions League Match, Paris FC Secure First Victory
Turin, Italy – November 19, 2023 – Olympique Lyonnais Féminin dramatically rescued a 3-3 draw against Juventus Turin in a captivating Champions League group stage match played at the Stadio Vittorio pozzo on Wednesday. Trailing 3-0, the Lyonnaises mounted a remarkable second-half comeback, wiht goals from Tabitha Chawinga (60th minute), Marie-Antoinette katoto (79th minute), and a late penalty converted by captain Wendie Renard (90th minute). A potential winning goal from Jule Brand (90+3rd minute) was disallowed for offside.
The draw allows Lyon to temporarily take the lead in the league standings.This result comes after Juventus previously held Lyon to a draw in the group stage in 2022.
Elsewhere, Paris FC claimed their first victory of the Champions League season, defeating Benfica 2-0 at the Jean-Bouin stadium. maeline Mendy, on loan from Olympique Lyonnais, opened the scoring just before halftime (43rd minute), and Maëlle Garbino doubled the advantage with a header in the 62nd minute. Paris FC benefited from a numerical advantage after Caroline Moller of benfica received a second yellow card in the 30th minute. The win propels Paris FC into a qualifying position for the play-offs, temporarily placing them 10th in the standings.
