The reigning European champions Arsenal began their title defence with defeat against their semi-final opponents last year, Lyonnes, in a thrilling encounter in north London.
Renée Slegers’s team had taken the lead in style through Alessia Russo early on against the tournament’s most decorated team, but two goals in seven minutes from Melchie Dumornay, courtesy of some questionable defending, gave the visiting side all three points.
Continue reading…The reigning European champions Arsenal began their title defence with defeat against their semi-final opponents last year, Lyonnes, in a thrilling encounter in north London.Renée Slegers’s team had taken the lead in style through Alessia Russo early on against the tournament’s most decorated team, but two goals in seven minutes from Melchie Dumornay, courtesy of some questionable defending, gave the visiting side all three points. Continue reading…
