SGS Essen secures a draw against 1. FC Köln. This result helps them move up in the Bundesliga rankings.
In an away game against 1. FC Köln, the team led by Heleen Jaques managed to secure a 0-0 draw. This result allowed Essen to move past Hamburger SV into twelfth place in the standings.
Essen and Hamburger SV both have ten points, but Essen has a better goal difference. During the match, Essen focused on maintaining a strong defensive setup. Köln struggled with their finishing, as none of their 19 shots on goal were successful. Essen's offense was limited, but they successfully held on for the draw in the final moments of the game.
The match took place at the Franz-Kremer-Stadion, where Köln applied pressure early on. Ramona Maier and Sandra Maria Jessen were key players for Köln, testing Essen's defense multiple times. Essen's strategy under new coach Heleen Jaques emphasized a compact defense, which proved effective against Köln's ball dominance.
Following this match, Köln will face Bayer Leverkusen in their next game. Meanwhile, SGS Essen will prepare for a challenging encounter against VfL Wolfsburg.
