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Frankfurt Women Rally Late to Win at PSV, Take Europa Cup First-Leg Edge

Frankfurt carries a one-goal cushion into the home return under the Europa Cup’s two-leg knockout format.

Overview

  • Laura Freigang equalized with an 85th-minute header before substitute Remina Chiba scored in the 90th minute to seal a 2-1 away victory.
  • PSV had gone ahead through Lore Jacobs in the 21st minute despite Frankfurt’s early control of possession.
  • Coach Niko Arnautis fielded his side without striker Nicole Anyomi, who was out due to illness.
  • The first leg was played at PSV’s De Herdgang before roughly 800 spectators, boosted by a vocal traveling section of Frankfurt fans.
  • The return leg is set for 20 November in Frankfurt, with quarterfinals scheduled for February in the new competition’s traditional home-and-away format.