The second day of Quarterfinal action in the UEFA Women’s Champions League kicked off with Juventus hosting Olympique Lyonnais, the seven-time tournament winners, in Italy. The match was played at Allianz Stadium in Turin, where the UWCL Final will be held on May 21, with Juventus earning the 2-1 win.
Later in the evening, Arsenal and Wolfsburg will compete in the Quarterfinals.
Juventus 2, Lyon 1
American international Catarina Macario scored for the French visitors to silence the crowd in Turin. Macario leaped in the air in the 8th minute, edging out defender Sara Gama, to put it on frame and past Juventus goalkeeper Pauline Peyraud Magnin (who was born in Lyon). Lyon was close to earning a second goal, but a goal-line clearance save — that was confirmed by VAR — from Cristiana Girelli saved the day.
CATARINA MACARIO GOAALLLLL!!
Lyon's top scorer in the #UWCL this season puts them ahead
#JUVvLYO | 0 – 1 pic.twitter.com/hvZFK86B53
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 23, 2022
Lyon's top scorer in the #UWCL this season puts them ahead
#JUVvLYO | 0 – 1 pic.twitter.com/hvZFK86B53— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 23, 2022
However, Lyon ran into trouble in the second half. Ellie Carpenter was given a straight red card in the 62nd minute for a foul against Lisa Boattin. Juventus took advantage of the player down for Lyon and scored two second-half goals. In the 71st minute, Girelli scored after Lyon goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi bobbled the ball and collided with Barbara Bonansea, releasing the ball in the attacking area.
It's a straight 
card for Ellie Carpenter for this foul as the last defender back#JUVvLYO | 0 – 1 pic.twitter.com/ooMETl3GF9— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 23, 2022
CRISTIANA GIRELLI EQUALIZES FOR JUVENTUS!!#JUVvLYO | 1 – 1 pic.twitter.com/0trGHMUJo7
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 23, 2022
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 23, 2022
The game-winning goal — giving Juventus the advantage ahead of Leg 2 — came from Agnese Bonfantini, as she slipped in between two defenders and slotted the ball past Bouhaddi.
JUVENTUS TAKE THE LEAD!!
Brilliant assist by Caruso. Brilliant finish by Bonfantini.#JUVvLYO | 2 – 1 pic.twitter.com/jtHKcZP4A6
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 23, 2022
Brilliant assist by Caruso. Brilliant finish by Bonfantini.#JUVvLYO | 2 – 1 pic.twitter.com/jtHKcZP4A6
— The Equalizer (@EqualizerSoccer) March 23, 2022
Juventus has the one-goal cushion as they go into France next week. Leg 2 will be held on Thursday, March 31, at 3 PM ET.
— Rachael Kriger
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