Overview
- Borussia Dortmund’s women beat SGS Essen’s U21 side 4:0, delivering a clear home win.
- It was the first match without leading scorer Dana Marquardt, who recently suffered an ACL tear.
- Coach Markus Högner’s chosen replacement for Marquardt justified the selection with a strong display.
- Högner, formerly of SGS Essen, framed the encounter as a personal reunion with his past club.
- After the game, Högner spoke emotionally about Marquardt’s importance to the team and her extended absence.