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Race to catch up without success: RB women lose in Leverkusen

Vanessa Fudalla (r), here in September's match against FC Bayern, scored against her former club. (Archive picture) / Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa
Vanessa Fudalla (r), here in September's match against FC Bayern, scored against her former club. (Archive picture) / Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa

A debacle loomed after the first half. It was only in the second half that the Leipzig team fought back against the threat of defeat.

The RB Leipzig footballers remain stuck in the second half of the Bundesliga table. On matchday 12, Jonas Stephan's team lost 3:2 (0:3) at Bayer Leverkusen after a disastrous first half. The comeback in the second half was not rewarded.

Loreen Bender (2nd) and Estrella Merino Gonzalez (9th) got the hosts off to a great start at the Ulrich-Haberland-Stadion. Former Leipzig player Vanessa Fudalla gave Leverkusen an even more comfortable lead with a converted penalty (17').

However, the visitors turned up the heat after the break. Marlene Müller in the 56th minute and Emilia Asgeirsdottir (60th) restored parity. In a very dynamic encounter, both teams had several chances to score further goals, making the game extremely exciting right to the end.

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