Chris Punnakkattu Daniel (CPD Football) and Germany international and Rio 2016 gold medal winner Svenja Huth (1. FFC Turbine Potsdam).
I had the opportunity to attend the Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women’s Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1.FFC Turbine Postdam on Sunday.
The match was played at the Stadion Essen and it ended in a 1-1 draw after intense 90 minutes in front of 1,384 fans.
Turbine Potsdam took the lead in the 26th minute when Johanna Elsig found the back of the net. But Essen hit back in the second half as Charline Hartmann (52nd) put the ball past rival goalkeeper Lisa Schmitz to secure the home side a draw against one the best teams in German Women’s football.
Here are a few pictures from my visit to the match…
Stadion Essen - The home ground of Rot-Weiss Essen and SGS Essen (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Allianz Frauen-Bundesliga (Women's Bundesliga) match SGS Essen v 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)
Chris Punnakkattu Daniel (CPD Football) and Germany international and Rio 2016 gold medal winner Svenja Huth (1. FFC Turbine Potsdam).
A memorial honouring one of Germany's all-time football greats: Helmut Rahn, known as "Der Boss" (The Boss), became a legend when he scored the winning goal in the 1954 FIFA World Cup final. (Photo courtesy: CPD Football)more
Chris Punnakkattu Daniel
I'm a creative mind working in football management, consulting and media with more than 20 years of experience in football business and sports media. I love travelling, photography and share things I like. Consultancy, Project Management and Public Relations for professional football clubs, federations, media and corporates on (Indian) football. Indian football expert, writer and blogger. Strategic Advisor to Women's Bundesliga 2 side FSV Gütersloh 2009. Former COO cum Assistant Editor-in-Chief of IndianFootball.Com and its parent company. [+ Read more]