Ines Benyahia converted the decisive penalty and the lions advanced 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw with Chelsea Wednesday night in the opening match of the Women’s International Champions Cup.
The French team will play in Saturday’s final against Monterrey, who eliminated the Portland Thorns after drawing 1-1 but also lost on throws from the penalty spot. Sam Kerr headed past Christiane Endler in the 8th minute to give Chelsea the lead. Lauren James added a goal in the 50th. But Lyon scored two late goals to level.
Former Thorns midfielder Linsey Horan scored in the 76th free kick and Signe Bruun added the equalizer in the 88th. After regulation time, the match went to penalties.
All four teams in the tournament earned a spot in the championship as winners of their respective leagues. Lyon won the Champions League and the French championship, while Chelsea were champions of the Women’s Super League. Meanwhile, Monterrey won the 2021 Apertura in Liga MX, and the Portland Thorns won the Sla supporters Shield and Challenge Cup last year.
Source: La Verdad
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