Brand's late goal helps OL Lyonnes beat Arsenal 3-1 to reach women's Champions League final

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Jule Brand scored in the 86th minute to secure OL Lyonnes a 3-1 victory over Arsenal, advancing them to the Women's Champions League final with a 4-3 aggregate score. Lyon will face either Bayern Munich or Barcelona in the final on May 23 in Oslo.

Key points

Jule Brand scored the winning goal in the 86th minute
OL Lyonnes defeated Arsenal 3-1 to advance
Lyon won 4-3 on aggregate
Lyon will face Bayern Munich or Barcelona in the final
The final is scheduled for May 23 in Oslo

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LYON, France (AP) — Forward Jule Brand scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute as OL Lyonnes beat titleholder Arsenal 3-1 to reach the Women’s Champions League final on Saturday. Goals from captain Wendie Renard and striker Kadidiatou Diani put Lyon 2-0 up at halftime, but Alessia Russo's competition-leading ninth goal looked to have sent the game into extra time. But Brand latched onto Melchie Dumornay's pass to make it 4-3 on aggregate for record eight-time champion Lyon, which lost the first leg 2-1. Lyon will face either Bayern Munich or three-time champion Barcelona. They play on Sunday and are locked at 1-1 after the first leg in Germany, when Bayern goalscorer Franziska Kett was sent off for pulling the hair of an opponent. The final will be in Oslo on May 23. A frantic opening at Groupama Stadium saw a header from Lyon midfielder ruled out following a video review. But VAR went Lyon's way midway through the first half when a penalty was awarded after defender Lotte Wubben-Moy fouled Dumornay from behind. Renard scored the penalty on her second attempt. Arsenal goalkeeper saved the first one but the kick was re-taken for encroachment in the area, and Renard sent her the wrong way with her second effort. Arsenal benefited from two defensive blunders to win the first leg 2-1 in London, but struggled from corners against Lyon. A corner from the left led to Lyon's second goal in the 36th when Diani adroitly guided the ball in at the back post. \\_ AP soccer:

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What was the final score of the OL Lyonnes vs Arsenal match?

The final score was 3-1 in favor of OL Lyonnes, allowing them to win 4-3 on aggregate.

Who scored the decisive goal for OL Lyonnes in the semifinal?

Jule Brand scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute.

When and where will the Women's Champions League final take place?

The Women's Champions League final will take place on May 23 in Oslo.

Brand's late goal helps OL Lyonnes beat Arsenal 3-1 to reach women's Champions League final

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