They marched into the women’s Bundesliga at record speed, but first landed on the ground: RB Leipzig botched its premiere on Sunday (September 17th, 2023) and lost 1:2 (1:1) at 1. FC Köln. have to accept defeat.
Marleen Schimmer (5th) and Sharon Beck (62nd) scored the goals for the hosts, Sandra Starke (12th) goes down as Leipzig’s first goalscorer in Bundesliga history – the team was only founded in 2009, 14th Years later, they were promoted to the upper house last season.
The ambitious RB women had a hard time in Cologne, especially in the second half, the more experienced FC players dominated. A yellow-red card for Julia Landenberger reduced the chances of winning the first point for Leipzig, and even when Martyna Wiankowska also saw the traffic light card, the guests were no longer able to equalize.
“Wolves” with a clear opening victory, Essen also successful
Runner-up VfL Wolfsburg gave the Bayer Leverkusen team no chance in the factory duel late on Sunday afternoon. The national players Lena Oberdorf and Lena Lattwein set the course for victory early with their goals (15th/21st). Immediately after the break, Iceland’s Sveindís Jónsdóttir increased the lead to 3-0. This was also the result of an overall one-sided game.
SGS Essen also celebrated a confident home win. Annalena Rieke (50th) and Laureta Elmazi (78th) ensured a successful start to the season with their goals against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayern women also start with disappointment
The defending champions from Munich had to be content with a 2-2 (1-1) draw after a wild injury time at cup finalists SC Freiburg in front of 11,000 spectators on Friday (September 15th, 2023). Above all, the atmosphere and the audience response caused enthusiasm on both sides.
“That was the perfect backdrop for such an opening game. It was very, very loud the whole game,” said Munich international Giulia Gwinn after the turbulent 2-2 draw. “We are extremely happy about the game and the atmosphere. I’m really speechless right now,” said Freiburg national player and opening goal scorer Janina Minge on “MagentaSport”.
SC Freiburg takes the lead early
Minge (6th minute) gave Freiburg an early lead in the Dreisamstadion at home. National player Lea Schüller (21st) and Katharina Naschenweng (90th+1) turned the game in favor of the Munich team, but Svenja Fölmli (90th+7) struck back late for the home team.
After the German national team’s World Cup debacle in Australia, there was much discussion as to whether the boom of the previous season had now stopped. “I think things will continue to improve,” said Freiburg coach Theresa Merk. “It was pure emotion from the first to the last minute. A cool backdrop.” Bayern coach Alexander Straus also raved about the “fantastic atmosphere” and, despite the disappointing result, said: “I hope we have more games like this.”
A bitter defeat for Duisburg in Hoffenheim
On Saturday, MSV Duisburg suffered a bitter defeat at TSG Hoffenheim. The Duisburg women were already 3-0 behind in Kraichgau at half-time, but in the end it was 0-9. Melissa Kössler scored three times for the hosts.
Bremen wins confidently against Nuremberg
Werder Bremen defeated promoted team 1. FC Nürnberg 5-1 (1-1) in the Max Morlock Stadium. Franziska Mai (17th) had the club cheering at first, then new signing Sophie Weidauer (41st), captain Lina Hausicke (47th/55th), Maja Sternad (59th) and Amira Dahl (74th) scored for the guests .
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