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Chelsea's Champions League victory over Lyon on penalties was made even more special given the stories behind their match-winners.
In an enthralling clash, the Blues - who held a 1-0 lead from the first leg in France last week - looked like they were going out after extra time as they were 2-1 down on aggregate before Maren Mjelde netted a penalty in the eighth minute of added time.
This forced penalties and in a dramatic shootout Chelsea won 4-3 after Jess Carter slammed home their fifth penalty, before German keeper Ann-Katrin Berger made a sensational save to deny Lindsey Horan having previously saved Wendie Renard's effort, sparking wild celebrations.
It would have been an emotional night for Berger who beat thyroid cancer for the second time after it returned earlier this season, with Carter - who is her partner - by her side throughout.
It was fitting the pair helped Chelsea to reach the semi-finals while knocking out the competition's holders in the process.
Chelsea keeper Ann-Katrin Berger pulled off two penalty saves to help the Blues beat Lyon
Jess Carter scored their fifth penalty as Chelsea reached the Champions League semi-final
Carter (right) and Berger (left) are partners and their heroics come months after Berger was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer for a second time, with the pair
