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Arsenal Women Score Twice After Lyon Keeper Collision

4/26/2026

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Arsenal Women Score

Arsenal Women scored two goals when Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler misjudged a free-kick and collided with Ingrid Engen.
Coach Slegers said the first goal was hard for the goalkeeper because the ball was in front, and called the second goal a planned moment.
Striker Alessia Russo said the team's second-half momentum should carry into upcoming games.
Arsenal praised Foordy’s issue creation, Lawrence’s early yellow card, and Olivia’s effective role switching.

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Arsenal Recovering

Leah Williamson was subbed after 65 minutes as a planned rotation to protect her stamina.
Arsenal began recovery after the match, preparing for a Wednesday WSL clash with Leicester.
The calendar allows two to three days between games, a rhythm they thrive on.
After Olivia Smith was fouled, coach Jonas Slegers spoke to the fourth official to safeguard her and praised her for turning tactical concepts from meetings into actions.

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Arsenal Women Score

Arsenal Women scored two goals when Lyon goalkeeper Christiane Endler misjudged a free-kick and collided with Ingrid Engen.
Coach Slegers said the first goal was hard for the goalkeeper because the ball was in front, and called the second goal a planned moment.
Striker Alessia Russo said the team's second-half momentum should carry into upcoming games.
Arsenal praised Foordy’s issue creation, Lawrence’s early yellow card, and Olivia’s effective role switching.

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