Late heartbreak: BVB women lose fiery derby at Schalke | OneFootball

After an intense cup battle, the BVB women have to cope with a bitter derby defeat at Schalke 04. Despite a dominant second half, it was not enough to secure an equalizer in the end.

The BVB women suffered a painful derby defeat in the Westphalia Cup. At FC Schalke 04, coach Markus Högner’s team narrowly lost 1-2 despite being superior for long stretches of the match. For Dortmund, it was the second meeting with their arch-rivals within a few months – and unlike last year’s final, this time Schalke left the pitch as winners.

Both teams started the match intensely, but after several missed opportunities by Dortmund, the hosts capitalized on a transition moment to take the lead. Rita Schumacher equalized before halftime with a strong solo effort, but Schalke quickly punished a Dortmund build-up error and scored what would prove to be the decisive goal.

In the second half, BVB pressed vehemently for an equalizer. Dortmund enjoyed significantly more possession, put the opposition under pressure with high intensity, and repeatedly created half-chances through set pieces and crosses.

Schalke clinical, BVB unlucky: Derby exit for the Black and Yellows

Several times, only a few centimeters were missing to make it 2-2 – especially with shots from Celina Baum and Sara Ito. Schalke defended deep, threw themselves uncompromisingly into every ball, and could repeatedly rely on goalkeeper Julia Matuszek. In stoppage time, Dortmund briefly celebrated what seemed to be an equalizer, but the goal was disallowed for offside.

For BVB, this not only marks the end of this year’s cup run, but also brings a strong streak from recent weeks to a close. Schalke, on the other hand, surprisingly advance to the quarterfinals and can continue to dream of the first major title for their still young women’s team.

Next Sunday, Dortmund’s women continue in the Regionalliga West – away at Bayer Leverkusen’s U23.

Goals: 1:0 Opladen (25’); 1:1 Schumacher (40’); 2:1 Islacker (45’)

BVB Women’s lineup: Van der Laan – Steenwijk, Kempe, Günnewig, Reimann, Schumacher, Ito, Baum (85’ Wöhrn), Vogel, Leubner (78’ Jabbes), Enderle

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