New Delhi: Bayer Leverkusen Ladies secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Carl Zeiss Jena Ladies in what turned out to be a tightly contested Frauen-Bundesliga match. The game had its decisive moment in the 69th minute, thanks to a brilliant finish from Katharina Piljic, who found the back of the net with a well-taken right-footed shot. Piljic’s goal came from a set-piece situation, which was expertly assisted by Kristin Kögel. Despite Carl Zeiss Jena’s best efforts, including some key opportunities in the closing stages, they couldn’t break through Bayer’s resilient defence.
The match began with both teams testing each other cautiously. Bayer 04 Leverkusen Ladies dominated possession early on but struggled to convert their chances into goals. Cornelia Kramer and Sofie Zdebel had close efforts, but neither could find the target. Meanwhile, Carl Zeiss Jena Ladies defended resolutely and had moments of promise, especially through Noemi Gentile, but their finishing let them down.
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As the second half progressed, Bayer Leverkusen grew in confidence, and Piljic’s goal was just reward for their persistence. Carl Zeiss Jena, however, came to life after the goal, and they threw everything forward in the final minutes. Felicia Sträßer nearly equalised, but her header in added time missed the target, keeping Bayer’s slender lead intact.
The closing moments were chaotic, with Carl Zeiss Jena winning several corners and causing panic in Leverkusen’s defence. Injuries and delays added to the tension, particularly when Sträßer suffered a knock in the dying moments. Despite these late scares, Bayer 04 Leverkusen held on to their slim advantage.
Overall, Leverkusen deserved the three points for their attacking intent, but Carl Zeiss Jena will feel they could have snatched a draw with better finishing. The win moves Bayer 04 Leverkusen Ladies up the table, while Carl Zeiss Jena will need to regroup and find a way to be more clinical in front of goal in the upcoming fixtures.
It was a hard-fought match, showcasing the grit and determination of both sides, but Bayer 04 Leverkusen’s decisive goal ultimately separated the teams.
Carl Zeiss Jena fought hard but couldn’t capitalise on late chances, falling to Bayer Leverkusen’s solid defence. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
