Women make date with destiny
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
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The dates have been set for the UEFA Women's Cup quarter-finals, with holders Arsenal LFC, two other former champions and four newcomers to this stage in action.
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The dates have been set for the UEFA Women's Cup quarter-finals, with three former champions and four newcomers to this stage in action.
First legs
First-leg matches begin on Wednesday 14 November, when holders Arsenal LFC go to tournament debutants Olympique Lyonnais. Last season's beaten finalists and two-time winners Umeå IK visit FCL Rapide Wezemaal, on Belgium's best-ever run, and ASD CF Bardolino Verona, in their first last-eight tie, take on Brøndby IF. A day later WFC Rossiyanka of Russia welcome 1. FFC Frankfurt who are, like Umeå, bidding for a third title.
Deciders
On Wednesday 21 November three of the ties will be resolved. Frankfurt welcome first-time quarter-finalists Rossiyanka, with the winners to meet whoever emerges from the game between Brøndby and Bardolino. Arsenal take on Lyon, and should the Gunners succeed they may be in line for a rematch of last season's final if Umeå prevail the following day against Wezemaal. The semi-finals will be played in late March and early April with the decider, also over two legs, scheduled for 17 and 24 May.
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