Eintracht Frankfurt Women Launch Bundesliga Campaign with decisive 5-0 Victory
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’s intent to challenge for a Champions League spot in the upcoming campaign.The victory marks a strong start for coach Niko Arnautis’ squad, who finished third in the Bundesliga last season, trailing only Bayern munich and VfL Wolfsburg.While not officially the season opener – that distinction belongs to Saturday’s match between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen (17:45 CET, broadcast on ARD, Magentasport, and DAZN, with a live ticker on ntv.de) – Frankfurt’s commanding display sets a high bar for competition.
Nicole Anyomi opened the scoring in the 24th minute,followed by goals from Géraldine Reuteler (34′,69′) and Amanda Ilestedt (45′). Remina Chiba sealed the victory with a penalty conversion in the 81st minute. Frankfurt capitalized on early errors from Essen,converting two turnovers into quick goals. Reuteler’s incisive pass set up Anyomi for the first, while a combination play involving Reuteler and Laura Freigang led to the second after a turnover 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 underscores the team’s consistent position among the Bundesliga’s elite.
The SGS Essen team, uniquely positioned as the league’s sole club dedicated exclusively to women’s football, faces an uphill battle against financially robust, multi-sport organizations. Despite this disparity, Essen finished ninth last season and continues to compete effectively within the Bundesliga.Frankfurt now turns its attention to a crucial Champions League playoff tie against Real Madrid in the coming week.