The Rhine derby between the 1st FC Köln and Bayer Leverkusen in the Women’s Bundesliga was canceled due to a floodlight failure.
The game of the 5th match day had to be interrupted on Sunday at 1-0 for the Cologne women in the 41st minute and canceled later.
Jessen meets after 26 seconds
The Cologne women had taken the lead with their first attack. The former Leverkusener Sandra Jessen was on hand after 26 seconds to put a flank from Donhauser into goal to 1-0 (1st). The hosts pressed early and did not even let Leverkusen come into play. However, since Cologne did not really become a goal, the events largely took place outside of the two penalty areas.
After half an hour the game shares were balanced, but the Cologne women had more degrees in the account, albeit no particularly dangerous. Bayer, on the other hand, did nothing offensive.
Floodlight failure In the 41st minute
A floodlight mast then fell out ten minutes before the break. Because he could not be switched on despite multiple attempts, referee Annika Kost sent both teams into the cabin prematurely in pouring rain. The stadium DJ bridged the waiting time for the fans in the dark at times in the dark, and the ball children played a little in the meantime football.
When there was still not enough light shortly after 8 p.m., the referee finally stopped the game. Now the German Football Association (DFB) has to decide whether and when the game will be republished.
Bayer at TSG, Cologne against Union
Regularly, both teams will continue next Sunday (October 12th). While the Leverkusen women compete at TSG Hoffenheim at 4 p.m. Cologne A home game against Union Berlin on the program (6.30 p.m.).
Our sources:
- Game of the women’s Bundesliga: 1. FC Köln against Bayer Leverkusen
- Sports information service
