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Wolfsburg held 2-2 after Arsenal rally in Champions League semi-final

Twice European champions VfL Wolfsburg let a two-goal lead slip against Arsenal as the visitors fought back to earn a 2-2 draw in Sunday’s Women’s Champions League semi-final first leg. Ewa Pajor and Sveindis Jane Jonsdottir gave the home side a 2-0 lead inside the first half hour but Arsenal reduced the deficit through Rafaelle Souza on the stroke of halftime before Stina Blackstenius levelled in the second period. The comeback will give Arsenal a boost ahead of the second leg at Emirates Stadium on May 1 after the Londoners, who have been decimated by injuries, lost captain Kim Little and Leah Williamson to season-ending injuries earlier this week. “Days like today make me even more proud to be a part of this group. Unbelievable result to get back from 2-0 down,” said Arsenal defender...