Eintracht Frankfurt Women Launch Bundesliga Campaign with decisive 5-0 โVictory
Frankfurt, Germany – Eintracht Frankfurt’s women’s team emphatically kicked off the new Bundesliga season with a 5-0 win over SGS Essen Friday evening, delighting home fans at the Stadion am Brentanobad. The dominant performance signals Frankfurt’sโค intent to challenge for a Champions League spot in the upcoming campaign.The victory marks a strong start for coachโ Niko Arnautis’ squad, who finished thirdโ in the Bundesliga last season, trailing only Bayern munich and VfL Wolfsburg.While notโฃ officially the season opener – that distinction belongs to Saturday’s match between Bayern Munich and โBayer Leverkusen (17:45 CET, โbroadcast on ARD, Magentasport, and DAZN, with a live ticker on ntv.de) – Frankfurt’s commandingโ display sets a high bar for competition.
Nicole Anyomi opened the scoring in the 24th minute,followed by goals from Gรฉraldine Reuteler (34′,69′) and Amanda Ilestedt (45′). Remina Chiba sealed the victory with a penalty conversion in the 81st minute. Frankfurt capitalized on early โerrors from Essen,converting two turnovers into quick goals. Reuteler’s incisive โpass set up Anyomi for the first, while a โcombination playโข involving โขReuteler and Laura Freigang ledโค to theโข second after a โturnover by Laura Pucks.
Ilestedt, recently signed from Arsenal, headed home a corner to extend Frankfurt’s lead before halftime.Despite easing off the pace in the second half, Frankfurt maintained control throughout. The win underscoresโ the team’s consistent position among the Bundesliga’s โขelite.
The SGS โEssen team, uniquely positioned as the league’s sole club dedicated exclusively to women’sโ football, faces โan uphill battleโข against financially robust, multi-sport organizations. Despite this disparity, Essen finished ninth last season and continues to โcompete effectively within the Bundesliga.Frankfurtโ nowโ turns its attention to a crucial โคChampionsโ League playoff tie against Real Madrid inโ the coming week.