Lyon put on awesome show against last season's runners-up in semi-final openerLyon's Camille Abily scores free-kick and becomes first player to win 50 UEFA women's club gamesLotta Schelin gets 40th European goal for Lyon, equals competition record for one club22,050 crowd best for European club game other than final and French women's recordSecond leg moved to 20.45CET on Monday 2 May at Parc des PrincesFinal on 26 May in Reggio Emilia v Wolfsburg or FFC FrankfurtEven by their standards, two...
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Frankfurt, Wolfsburg, Paris, Lyon into semis
Holders Frankfurt need penalties to set up all-German semi-final with WolfsburgLate Paris goal against Barcelona ensures they face Lyon in last fourFranco-German final guaranteed on 26 May in Reggio EmiliaParis and Wolfsburg can still win both men's and women's titlesTournament statsRoad to the final:Semi-finals (23/24 April & 30 April/1 May)1 Lyon v Paris Saint-Germain2 Wolfsburg v FFC Frankfurt (holders)Final (26 May, Stadio Città del Tricolore, Reggio Emilia)
Lyon unveil cultural plan to mark EURO 2016
The spotlight will be firmly on Lyon during UEFA EURO 2016, shining brightest for six matches held betwen 13 June and 6 July. The city is eager to make the most of it, announcing a full cultural programme for this year on Tuesday.As culture and sport are shared values of Lyon's identity, the city is planning a series of events to coincide with the competition. "We want this to not only be a popular sporting event but to give it a cultural dimension too," explained Lyon deputy mayor Georges Kénépékian.By the beginning of UEFA EURO 2016, most of the regular cultural events in Lyon will integrate football features. Three major exhibitions are also planned:1. ...
Frankfurt, Wolfsburg, Lyon, Barcelona win away
• Anja Mittag scores her record 49th goal in this competition as Paris draw with Örebro• Away wins for holders Frankfurt, Lyon, Wolfsburg and Barcelona• Brescia defeat Fortuna 1-0 – Wednesday's sole home win• All six second legs for tonight's ties take place next Wednesday• The other two first legs are on ThursdayChelsea 1-2 WolfsburgTwo-time champions Wolfsburg made the perfect start as Lena Goessling's third-minute free-kick was met by the head of Nilla Fischer and the ball deflected into the net off...