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Leipzig wins 2-0 against Cologne – the start of the season escapes FC!
Leipzig beat Cologne 2-0 at the start of the Women's Bundesliga season. Don't miss out on match analysis and highlights.
Leipzig wins 2-0 against Cologne – the start of the season escapes FC!
Today, September 6, 2025, the spectators in the stadium in Cologne treated themselves to an exciting encounter in the women's Bundesliga. FC Cologne had to admit defeat to VfL Leipzig with a clear result of 2-0. WDR reports that Leipzig took control of the game from the start.
Cologne had a difficult start to the season, especially as they had to play with one fewer player during the game. This handicap didn't make it any easier for the Cologne women to catch up with the two goals that Leipzig had scored. The first half showed few chances for Cologne, while Leipzig had already launched several dangerous attacks.
The decisive moments
The second goal for Leipzig came from Sandra Starke, who converted a header after Cologne goalkeeper Schmitz let a shot pass that looked durable. This was another setback for Cologne. However, in the 64th minute, Cologne had the opportunity to get back into the game. Adriana Achcinska could have scored the next goal, but missed the header and put the ball past the goal to the left.
Marlene Müller from Leipzig also had the opportunity to increase the score further, running alone towards the Cologne goal and pushing the ball past the right. On the other hand, Anna Gerhardt tried to overcome Leipzig keeper Elvira Herzog from 14 meters, but also failed due to a strong save.
An outlook on the challenges ahead
With this defeat, Cologne now has to roll up their sleeves and prepare for the next game against SC Freiburg, which is scheduled for next week. It remains to be seen whether the Cologne women can find the fighting spirit after this painful defeat. They now have to show that they won't give up.
Interested readers can also find additional information about the events and a detailed game ticker on Kicker. It remains to be seen whether Cologne will quickly put this defeat behind them and see themselves on the rise again. But one thing is certain: the fans are eagerly awaiting the next opportunity to support their team.