Jena and Essen: The dream of the first victory remains unfulfilled!

Jena and Essen: The dream of the first victory remains unfulfilled!

In the Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga, the situation for FC Carl Zeiss Jena and SGS Essen remains precarious. On matchday 10, the two teams separated with a fair 1-1 draw, meaning both have to wait for their first win of the season. Particularly bitter for Essen: They are currently in last place, while Jena is in second-to-last place, only one point better. That reported dfb.de.

The game started promisingly for Jena, who took the lead in the 23rd minute through Lisa Gora. A precise shot went into the net from close range after Gentile's attempt had been cleared just in front of the line. Jena showed a good performance in the first round, but didn't have the necessary bit of luck to extend the lead. Essen, on the other hand, equalized in the 43rd minute with a penalty kick from Natasha Kowalski. The decision to award a penalty came after a foul in their own penalty area - an unfortunate move for Jena, which quickly gave up the advantage they had previously fought for.

Opportunities and changes

In the second half the game was characterized by intense duels and a multitude of chances on both sides. Jena made several substitutions to bring a breath of fresh air into the game, while Essen had to replace Paula Flach due to injury. Essen's goalkeeper Luisa Palmen showed a strong performance and prevented Jena from taking the lead again several times. Despite some good opportunities on both sides, the result remained unchanged.

Coach Florian Kästner decided to make two changes to the starting eleven compared to the last defeat against RB Leipzig, while Essen also replaced three players. Due to injuries, Jena also had to do without Anna Margraf and the long-term injured players Hannah Lehmann, Hannah Mesch and Fiona Gaißer. Given these circumstances, it is important for both teams to make better use of their next games.

The look forward

The relegation battle is becoming increasingly urgent for both Jena and Essen. With just one point from eleven games, the statistics speak for themselves. It remains to be seen whether the teams can turn things around in the coming games and finally celebrate their first win of the season. The fans are hoping for a positive development and that the long wait will soon be over.

For current information on the Women's Bundesliga table, visit kicker.de.