Lyon goalkeeper Sarah Bouhaddi celebrates with teammates after scoring the winning penalty during the women's Champions League final in Cardiff. ( Nick Potts / AP )CARDIFF, WALES—Kadeisha Buchanan made soccer history Thursday, becoming the first Canadian to hoist the Champions League trophy as Lyon defeated Paris Saint-Germain 7-6 in a penalty shootout in the final of European women’s club soccer showcase. It was a painful loss for PSG, beaten by the same penalty shootout score in the French Cup last month. The two Canadians crossed paths in the 15th minute, with Buchanan winning the contest. Thursday marked the fourth meeting between the French rivals this season, with Lyon winning three with one loss.

Source: thestar June 02, 2017 03:22 UTC