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Lyon beats PSG to claim 4th Women’s Champions League title

CARDIFF, Wales (AP) Lyon goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi turned goal-scorer to clinch a record-equaling fourth Champions League title for the holders with a penalty shootout victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday.

After the all-French European final ended 0-0 after extra time and penalties went to sudden death, PSG goalkeeper Katarzyna Kiedrzynek missed from the spot. But her opposite number, Bouhaddi, made no mistake with the next kick to seal a 7-6 victory.

”Sarah is great with her feet,” Lyon coach Gerard Precheur said. ”I think she’s the best goalkeeper in the world anyway, but she’s outstanding with her feet.