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Arsenal battles back for 2-2 draw against Wolfsburg in first leg of Women's Champions League semifinal

  • Wolfsburg took a commanding 2-0 lead in the first 30 minutes before Arsenal rallied to earn a draw.
  • Wolfsburg's goals came from Ewa Pajor and Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir while Arsenal's goals came from Rafaelle Souza and Stina Blackstenius.
  • Arsenal will host the second leg at Emirates Stadium on May 1 with the aggregate winner advancing to the final.
  • Both teams were missing key players, with Wolfsburg without Alexandra Popp and Arsenal losing Kim Little and Leah Williamson to season-ending injuries.
  • The closely matched sides will head into the second leg even, with Arsenal hoping home field advantage can push them into the final.
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