Werder women celebrate after a 3-0 win over Union Berlin! Sternad shines!

Werder women celebrate after a 3-0 win over Union Berlin! Sternad shines!

On November 1st, 2025, a thrilling duel between SV Werder Bremen and 1. FC Union Berlin took place as part of the 8th matchday of the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga. The Greens won impressively 3-0 and enabled the approximately 1,487 spectators to enjoy an exciting football festival in Bremen. Maja Sternad was the shining hero of the day after she scored two goals and thus contributed significantly to the victory.

The game started at a rapid pace: Maja Sternad struck in the first minute and scored the fastest goal in WERDERFRAUEN's history. “You can't start a game better like this,” said coach Fritzy Kromp, commenting on the lightning-fast lead. The joy of the early goal grew when Sternad found the net for her second time in the 49th minute, this time with the help of a header assist from teammate Medina Dešić.

Later goals and game play

Larissa Mühlhaus's goal in the 80th minute ensured the final point of the encounter. “We controlled the game for long stretches,” said Kromp after the fight, which at the same time was not without challenges. The first half had few chances, although the Bremen team had the say, but lacked the final consequence in the end. A disallowed goal opportunity by Dešić due to an offside position in the 28th minute also caused excitement.

Union Berlin also had its chances, Németh's block against a shot from Janež in the 44th minute almost equalized. But the Werder defense was stable and didn't allow much, which paid off as the game progressed.

players and spectators

The referee Lara Wolf led the game confidently and gave the teams a fair encounter. Werder Bremen lined up in a 4-2-3-1 system, with the starting eleven playing well with El Sherif in goal and a solid defensive line around Ulbrich and D’Angelo. The substitutes' bench was well staffed and ready to be used.

The spectator interest was noticeable, although the number of 1,487 fans was not the largest in the stadium. Possibly a result of the cold on this November day. “Nevertheless, the atmosphere was excellent,” remarked Mühlhaus after the final whistle. Another highlight could have been the upcoming trip home for the Union Berlin players, who unfortunately came away empty-handed in this game and will have to hope for their chance to make amends in the coming games.

Overall, Werder Bremen's victory shows that the team is well in the race and wants to continue to assert itself in the top half of the table. “We have a good hand at the moment,” Kromp summed up happily. “The team played great and we are now looking to the next challenges.” The next games promise excitement and emotions, especially for Werder and their loyal supporters.

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