Thanks to Laura Freigang, the Eintracht Frankfurt women tasted the sensation against FC Barcelona for a few minutes, then the Champions League winners hit back ice-cold. Everything is possible in the group.
The Eintracht Frankfurt women missed the sensation against FC Barcelona on Wednesday. The Hessians took the lead through Laura Freigang (42nd) and were briefly allowed to believe in the miracle. After the break, the Champions League winner turned up the heat and ultimately won 3-1 (0-1).
The goals for Barca, which had big problems with Eintracht for a long time, were scored by double packer Salma Paralluelo (48th/62nd) and Mariona (59th).
Lisbon follows suit
Coach Niko Arnautis’ team remains second in Champions League Group A, but Benfica Lisbon is now level on points after a 1-0 win against Rosengard. On December 13th there will be a direct duel between the two pursuers in Portugal.
Barca are coming with a lot of momentum
Barcelona had started the game with the composure of a team that had not given up a point in all ten competitive games this season. There was a 5-0 win against Lisbon, and the same result in the Spanish league against rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.
Most of the favorite’s attacks came through world champion and Ballon d’Or winner Aitana Bonmatí, especially since Alexia Putellas was missing due to injury. The Eintracht defense around Sara Doorsoun defended with great concentration. Even young star Paralluelo initially barely got a chance on the left wing against Pia-Sophie Wolter.
hFreigang lets Eintracht dream
Apart from a few harmless shots on goal on both sides, nothing happened for a long time. But then Freigang headed in from a cross from Verena Hanshaw to take the lead. Shortly beforehand, Nicole Anyomi had already checked goalkeeper Sandra Panos.
However, the quick response followed immediately. After half-time, Barcelona improved minute by minute until Paralluelo, who caused a sensation in Spain’s World Cup win in the summer, equalized with their first attack. Eintracht gradually ran out of strength, the guests caused disillusionment and the decision with a double blow.
Eintracht Frankfurt – FC Barcelona 1:3 (1:0)
Gates: 1:0 Freigang (42nd), 1:1 Salma (48th), 1:2 Mariona (59th), 1:3 Salma (62nd)
Frankfurt: Johannes – Wolter, Doorsoun, Kleinherne, Hanshaw – Reuteler (71st Gräwe) Pawollek, Dunst – Freigang – Prasnikar, Anyomi
Barcelona: Panos – Batlle (67. Corrales), Leon, Engen, Bronze (79. Marta) – Aitana, Walsh, Patri – Salma (87. Vicky Lopez), Mariona (79. Pina), Graham Hansen (74. Brugts)
Yellow cards: – / Batlle, Mariona
Referee: Adamkova (Czech Republic)
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