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Goalkeeper Almuth Schult (front) leaves Wolfsburg for the USA. (Image: dpa)
(Photo: Fabian Strauch/dpa)
Cologne – Almuth Schult described VfL Wolfsburg’s eighth consecutive cup triumph as historic. “It’s indescribable, you’ll remember it for decades to come,” enthused the outgoing goalkeeper of the series winner after the clear 4-0 victory over Turbine Potsdam in the final.
Before moving to the US club Angel City FC, the 31-year-old said goodbye after nine years with the Lower Saxony in a manner befitting her status: “Every year is something special, even if it was the eighth time in a row.”
For Schult, the joy of the new success was stronger than the pain of separation. Unlike in various close finals in recent years with extra time and penalties, the favorites won easily this time. Ewa Pajor (11th/33rd), Jill Roord (42nd) and Dominique Janssen (69th) ensured the highest win in a women’s final since FCR Duisburg 7-0 in 2009 against Turbine Potsdam and equalized the record of 1. FFC Frankfurt with a total of nine cup wins. “With this conclusion, it was a very positive season. I didn’t expect that in the year of upheaval,” commented coach Tommy Stroot.
In contrast, the team from Potsdam has to wait for their first title since the 2012 championship. Captain Sara Agrez, who will switch from the final loser to the winner from Wolfsburg next season, made no secret of her frustration: “We are all very disappointed. I must say that I did not expect such a high result. Wolfsburg were just too strong for us, they are just a good team.”
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