Potsdam fights for the first point - goalless draw against Jena!

Potsdam fights for the first point - goalless draw against Jena!

Karl-Liebknecht-Stadion, 14467 Potsdam, Deutschland - A gripping duel in the Karl Liebknecht Stadium! On the 8th matchday of the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga, the 1st FFC Turbine Potsdam finally got its first point. The Potsdam women fought a goalless draw in an exciting promotion duel against FC Carl Zeiss Jena. After two defeats in a row, this point gain was a bright spot, but the first goal of the season continues!

The two teams had already delivered a gripping race for the championship last season in the 2nd women's Bundesliga. While Turbine Potsdam won the title with one point, the Jenaers had kept the upper hand in the direct duels. In this encounter, however, the tension was tangible again when Potsdam bravely started playing. Valentina Limani had the first chance, but her shot was easily parried by Jena's goalkeeper Mariella El Sherif. Limani later even hit the crossbar - a real shock moment for the Jena defense!

intensive duels and missed opportunities

The second half brought fresh strength into the game. Kim Schneider and Noa Selimhodzic came for Potsdam, while Jena also changed. The guests pushed for the lead goal, but the Potsdam defense, led by goalkeeper Vanessa Fischer. In the last minute of the game, Schneider had the chance to win the win, but this option was also awarded. Despite the intensive struggles and the few clear chances, the team of coach Kurt Russ was satisfied with the performance and hopes for a positive upswing. "We trained intensively and wanted to appear more aggressive," said Russ after the game.

Florian Kästner, the coach of Jena, spoke of a expected, hard -fought game with a few chances. However, he was satisfied with the point and the two unbeaten games in a row. The tension remains high, and the Potsdam women do everything they can to score the first goal this season!