The RB Leipzig women's footballers have destroyed TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's last hopes of participating in the Champions League. On Friday evening, the team of outgoing coach Saban Uzun clearly won the last Bundesliga home game of the season 3:0 (1:0). Vanessa Fudalla gave Leipzig the lead after eleven minutes with her tenth goal of the season. In front of 1,311 spectators, Sandra Starke made the difference in the 64th minute. Victoria Krug made the final score with her first goal of the season.
RB started with a lot of self-confidence now that they had secured their place in the league. Barbara Brecht had the first opportunity after just two minutes. Sandra Starke (9') failed to score after a great combination against TSG goalkeeper Martina Tufekovic, who reacted strongly, before Fudalla did better. After a Starke corner kick, the attacker, who is only 1.53 meters tall, rose highest and headed the ball into the lead. Hoffenheim invested more after that, scored an offside goal in the 24th minute and had another good headed opportunity through Paulina Krumbiegel (34). It was only in the closing stages of the first half that RB were able to make a better impression again.
But after the changeover, it was just RB playing. The Saxons controlled the game from a secure defense and struck twice more. The outstanding Fudalla provided the groundwork for the beautiful goals with direct finishes from Starke and Krug respectively.
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