VfL Wolfsburg fights bravely, but 0-1 defeat against AS Rome hurts!

VfL Wolfsburg fights bravely, but 0-1 defeat against AS Rome hurts!

In the first round of the UEFA Champions League, the women of VfL Wolfsburg made a disappointing start. They lost their group game against AS Rome 0-1, although they had some promising chances. The decision was made in the 14th minute when Manuela Giugliano converted a penalty that was previously imposed in his own penalty area after a handball by Lynn Wilms.

Despite the early deficit, the Wolfsburg women did not give up. They showed a strong performance and had two good opportunities in the second half by Marina Hegering and Vivien Endemann to equalize. However, both shots only landed on the crossbar, so the points in the end went with the Italians.

Next challenges in the group phase

VfL Wolfsburg will have the next chance on October 17th to initiate the turn when the French finalist Olympique Lyon is guests in Wolfsburg. Galatasaray Istanbul is also part of the preliminary round group A, which significantly increases the competition for the Wolfsburg women in this group phase.

The early difficulties in the Champions League could prove to be decisive for the further course of the season, and the upcoming games will show whether the team can raise the necessary strength and determination in order to continue to be able to assert itself in the premier class. Details are still sparse, however reports www.shz.de that the next encounter offers the wolves an important way to find the road to success.