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When Sara Dabritz doubled the guests' lead in extra time after Vanessa Gilles' 76IsGoal in the minute, it looked like Emma Hayes' team was about to collapse.
Aside from a glorious chance for Sam Kerr in the first 45 minutes, they struggled until a frantic finish in extra time to really disrupt the Lyon goal.
The superb Lauren James won a late penalty and finally brought some change to the Lyon defense that had been holding the hosts back.
Then Maren Mjelde stepped forward and scored from the penalty spot, sending the game into a penalty shootout lottery. The only downside from Chelsea's perspective was that James' efforts faltered as all four team-mates scored and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger made two saves to send the Blues off.
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Chelsea provides the kind of night Emma Hayes has been waiting for
Good night
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Thank you for joining our LIVE coverage of Chelsea's dramatic win over Lyon.
Below is our report, analysis and reaction!
Hayes calls 'Chelsea legend' after dramatic win over Lyon
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Emma Hayes dubbed Maren Mjelde a "Chelsea legend" after Thursday night's dramatic win over Lyon.
The Blues secured their place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals by beating the champions on penalties after going down for the first time in an apparent 2-0 loss at Stamford Bridge.
Vanessa Gilles and Sara Dabritz put the French giants ahead as extra time drew to a close, only for Lauren James to win a penalty in the final embers of the game.
Mjelde stepped forward to score from the penalty spot with the final shot of the game, leading the quarterfinals to a penalty shootout.
Read Hayes' full reaction here!
Chelsea are enjoying the kind of magical European night Emma Hayes has been waiting for
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Emma Hayes wanted her Chelsea players to make this a 'magical European night' and in the end her wish was granted.
In her nearly 11 years as Chelsea manager, Hayes had some memorable victories but this one will surely be remembered for a long time as the Blues secured a place in the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League.
It was a dramatic night that seemed to belong to Master Lyon for a long time.
Read Simon Collings full review here!
Chelsea sign with Barcelona for the semifinals after winning on penalties
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Chelsea secured their place in the Women's Champions League semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Lyon at Stamford Bridge.
Read our full match report here!
CHELSEA ENTERS THE SEMI-FINAL OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
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The Blues beat the defending champions on penalties to advance!
Lyons Elfmeter
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Horan's penalty was stopped!
Chelsea-Strafe
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Carter meets!
Lyons Elfmeter
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Dabritz-Tor!
Chelsea-Strafe
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Lauren James is SAVED!
Lyons Elfmeter
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Reinard's is saved!
Chelsea-Strafe
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Fleming notes!
Lyons Elfmeter
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Hegaberg scores for Lyon!
Chelsea-Strafe
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Kerrs Tor!
Lyon speeding ticket
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Goal of Maroszan!
first penalty
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Mjelde scores for Chelsea!
FT: Chelsea 1-2 Lyon (2-2 worldwide)
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We're ready for a bridge shootout!
META! Chelsea 1-2 Lyon (2-2 worldwide) | Maren Mjelde '120
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120 minutes: Mjelde shoots a brilliant penalty to equalize!
step report
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Hayes can't look!
GIVEN!
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CHELSEA-ELFMETER LATE!
drama of that time
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119 minutes: VAR investigates a late foul play by James in the penalty area.
Stamford Bridge holds its breath and...
META! Chelsea 0-2 Lyon (1-2 worldwide) | Sara Dabrtiz 111'
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111 minutes: Hegeberg's cross escapes everyone in blue Chelsea, Dabritz is there to bring his team to the top.
Moving again!
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The last 15 minutes are waiting for you here!
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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Hayes has a passionate team here that speaks. It looks like a lot of tired legs out there. Lauren James gets a massage and energy gel.
HT (Extra Tempo): Chelsea 0-1 Lyon (1-1 overall)
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15 minutes to walk. There's definitely still a chance for that.
We see ourselves destined for penalties
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96 minutes: The legs are tired now.
Here we go!
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Overtime starts on the bridge!
FT: Chelsea 0-1 Lyon
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We're going into overtime!
Still with a lot of stoppage time
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89 minutes: SEVEN minutes added to the bridge.
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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The atmosphere has improved since that goal. Fans who support the team.
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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Lyon have been threatening all night to bring the joy to the right, with Carpenter being bombed by overlap. In the end it is Horan who presents the cross. Big request to Chelsea to react now.
META! Chelsea 0-1 Lyon (1-1 worldwide) | vanessa gilles
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76 minutes: Ah, damn commentator.
Giles, nominally a central defender, manages a brilliant shot past Berger from a tight angle.
Chelsea handled the game very well.
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75th minute: Of course everything can change in the blink of an eye, but Chelsea limit Lyon to practically nothing in the second half.
OPPORTUNITY FOR LYON!
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62 minutes: Hegerberg runs after Buchanan after a ball enters the penalty area, but fails to hit his head.
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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From the first five minutes, Lyon didn't look too threatening. Chelsea have established themselves very well and will now be very satisfied. 30 minutes to walk
Hegerberg Boxen drink!
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56 minutes: Buchanan crosses in a fraction of a second and Hegerberg takes the lead.
Lyon aren't as aggressive as they were in the first half
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51st minute – Unlike in the first half, Lyon can't put too much pressure on Chelsea in the first half.
Solid start for the home team.
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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He's not a bad player to take Lyon off the bench with Ada Hegerberg. He was sidelined for over five months through injury but returned last weekend. She scored in a minute...
Moving again!
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Hegerberg is on the field. The great midfielder awaits Chelsea!
Here she comes!
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Hegerberg seems to be entering the range...
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HT: Chelsea 0-0 Lyon
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Chelsea are 45 minutes away from the semis after overcoming an early attack from Lyon.
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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Now come five crucial minutes for Chelsea. It's a case of work so far but they mustn't lose focus before the break.
Chelsea-Crescendo
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35 minutes: Carter, unhappy, Charles narrowly avoids his direct cross, runs late into the penalty area.
OPPORTUNITY FOR LYON!
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30 minutes: Van de Donk puts a nice ball to Brunn, although Berger easily hits his volley.
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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Just last month, England captain Leah Williamson referred to Lauren James as "cheat code". Easy to see why.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CHELSEA!
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21 minutes: James spins in and out before unleashing a brilliant shot from outside the box that Elder hits the post.
Ridiculously tight control.
Lyon increases the pressure
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19 minutes: Now corner by corner for Lyon, Chelsea shoots to the net.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CHELSEA!
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15 minutes: However, they still have Lauren James.
Brilliant game from James playing Sam Kerr with a nice one on one ball. But the Australian only shoots at Endler.
Chelsea looks nervous
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13 minutes: Lyon's counter-pressure leaves the Blues with no time to think, putting the shaky defense under enormous pressure in the early stages.
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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Emma Hayes still hasn't sat down. He kicks all balls and hops in his technical area. The fourth officer approaches and reminds him to stay in his area.
Chelsea are trying to weather the storm
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07 minutes: Cuthbert goes deep and throws a ball at Kerr, but he hits him a little too hard.
First real moment of local attack intent.
OPPORTUNITY FOR LYON!
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5 minutes: Eriksson misses a free pass, the ball lands right in Bruun's track, but she deflects a shot wide of the goal.
OPPORTUNITY FOR LYON!
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03 minutes: Cascarino shoots at Berger, who releases the ball before Chelsea clear the lines.
Lyon confident start.
START!
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And we go!
Simon Collings an der Stamford Bridge
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Chelsea form a group before kick-off. Captain Eriksson barks instructions. Big night for them in central defense without Millie Bright.
Simon Collings before the game
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Chelsea home record
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Very good omens for the blues...
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¡Sin Millie Bright!
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A huge loss for Chelsea ahead of such a crucial game tonight.
Line-up for Lyon confirmed
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Confirmed Chelsea line-up
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Hayes is enjoying a 'fantastic' WSL title shot despite the crucial loss to Chelsea
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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes said it was "fantastic" for the women's Super League title race to come to an end.
The WSL top four are separated by three points after Manchester City's 2-0 win over Chelsea on Sunday.
City now share the lead with Manchester United while Chelsea are a point behind despite having a game to play. Arsenal are two points behind Chelsea after beating Tottenham 5-1 on Saturday.
The Gunners have one game left and will face the three teams above them in their last seven games.
"We have a game ahead of us and we need to maximize it," Hayes said. “It's fantastic for the league that it's like this.
Interview with Sam Kerr: I had to join Chelsea to become what I wanted
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Sam Kerr has won every domestic trophy since joining Chelsea and is now determined to win the Champions League.
Chelsea came close in Kerr's first full season in 2021 but Barcelona beat them 4-0 in the final.
Although it was a "painful" defeat, Kerr says last season's group stage defeat is the real driving force for Chelsea ahead of tonight's quarter-final first leg against champions Lyon. The Blues suffered a 4-0 loss to Wolfsburg in their last group game as a Covid outbreak wreaked havoc within the team.
"I think what's on our minds right now is the loss to Wolfsburg and being eliminated from the group stage," says Kerr.Standardsport. "It really, really hurt. I think we will take that more than the Champions League final this year.
Read the whole interview here!
Chelsea secure a crucial away win against holders Lyon in the Women's Champions League
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Guro Reit's brilliant goal gave Chelsea a crucial 1-0 away win against champions Lyon in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League.
A qualifying moment by Reit decided a close encounter, with the Blues securing the lead for next week's second leg at Stamford Bridge in the second leg.
Chelsea were up against Lyon in the second half but a solid defensive performance limited their chances and thwarted the eight-time champions.
Read our first stage report here!
Chelsea take advantage of Ada Hegerberg's challenge in Lyon's Champions League final
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Chelsea captain Magdalena Eriksson insists the Blues have a plan to prevent the women's inaugural Ballon d'Or winner, Ada Hegerberg, from ending her Champions League dream.
Chelsea maintain a 1-0 aggregate lead ahead of Thursday night's quarter-final second leg against champions Lyon at Stamford Bridge.
The French are bolstered by the return of Hegerberg, who made his first appearance in over five months at the weekend and scored a minute after coming on in Lyon's 6-0 win over Guingamp.
The forward is the top scorer in Women's Champions League history but defender Eriksson insists Chelsea have what it takes to silence her.
"It will be a big challenge [against Hegerberg]," said Eriksson. "That's what I'm here for.
Prognosis: Chelsea win 1-0
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The first leg was decided with good differences and Chelsea appear ready to retaliate against Lyon, helped by local support.
Chelsea win 1-0.
Lyon squad news: Hegerberg could join
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Lyon could bring star striker Ada Hegerberg back into shape following her recent comeback from injury.
Chelsea team news: bright doubts
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Mille Bright is doubtful for the game after missing Wednesday's training session.
Where to watch Chelsea vs Lyon?
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TV channel:In Great Britain, the game can be seen from 8 p.m. via DAZN. BST.
Live broadcast:The DAZN website will stream the game online, and there is also free streaming on the DAZN YouTube channel.
Live-Blog:You can also follow all the action LIVE via Standard Sport's travel blog, with expert analysis from Simon Collings at Stamford Bridge.
Welcome
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Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport's LIVE coverage of Chelsea Women's Champions League Quarter-Finals.
Departure from Stamford Bridge is at 20:00. M.BST.
