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New signing Manuela Zinsberger was visibly impressed: \u201cGreat stadium, great fans!\u201d Defensive leader Frederike Kempe added: \u201cWe\u2019ve prepared intensively for the start of the season and are thrilled about the tremendous support.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Vorstellung-Zinsberger-1786806114979\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/15/mannschaftspr-sentation/Vorstellung-Zinsberger.jpg\"><br>\n<\/p>\n<p>Newcomer Alex Popp received by far the loudest applause. The new captain explained: \u201cThe first few weeks have been absolutely wonderful. The team has welcomed me warmly. I\u2019m very optimistic. 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The team was led by new signing Alex Popp, who was named captain of the BVB Women team yesterday, Friday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Frauen-Kreis-Fans-1786795623846\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/15/spielbericht-frauen/Frauen-Kreis-Fans.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><b>Match Summary<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The match quickly turned into a hard-fought contest: Both teams had their first scoring chances as early as the fifth minute. As early as the 17th minute, BVB suffered a bitter blow when Yasu Wöhrn had to be substituted due to injury following a defensive play. Frederike Kempe came on in her place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the minutes that followed, the visitors from Rome repeatedly posed a threat in front of goalkeeper Laura van der Laan\u2019s net, but the Black and Yellows also created chances: A long-range shot by Alex Popp was only secured by visiting goalkeeper Lukasova on her second attempt. At the other end, things got dicey again after about half an hour when Roma could have taken the lead with a five-for-one chance (!) \u2013 van der Laan and the goalposts each stood in the way. In an eventful match, the teams went into halftime scoreless after further chances by Popp (37\u2019) and Rita Schumacher (41\u2019). &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img data-assetref=\"Enderle-Rom-1786795513100\" src=\"/content/dam/bvbweb/en/news/2026/08/15/spielbericht-frauen/Enderle-Rom.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p>For the second half, Markus Högner brought on two fresh legs: Jenske Steenwijk and Ronja Leubner. As the rain began to fall, both teams remained fully focused, which led to the much-celebrated 1-0 goal for the home team in the 57th minute: After a free kick by Schumacher from the left edge of the penalty area, new signing Lara Schmidt was on hand to head it in!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>In the final quarter of the friendly, the teams slowed the pace of the game slightly; both coaches used this phase to make several substitutions. The opponents posed a threat once again from set pieces, but to no avail. Laura van der Laan also managed to thwart a solo run by the Roman team in stoppage time. 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AS Roma wanted to settle the match quickly, but we kept our composure well into the second half, which allowed us to secure a well-deserved victory in the end.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><b>Outlook<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>This coming Thursday (20 August, 19:00), the Black and Yellows kick off the 2026/27 Regionalliga season: Arminia Bielefeld, third in the standings last season, will be the visiting team at Rote Erde Stadium. Tickets for the season opener are available online in the ticket shop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>BVB Women: <\/b>van der Laan \u2013 Wöhrn (17. Kempe), Walkling (64. Günnewig), Maier (46. Steenwijk), Schumacher (77. Böger), Popp (77. Willeke), Ito (64. Reimann), Meißner (46. Leubner), Enderle (77. Maier), Vogel (64. Ostermeier), Schmidt (64. 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After a strong start against Rot-Weiß Oberhausen (3-1), the team suffered its first defeat, a 1-2 loss to Fortuna Düsseldorf. In addition to the long-term injured Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck, all World Cup participants were also absent from the two friendlies, forcing head coach Niko Kovac to rely on players from the U23 and U19 teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Despite the return of five World Cup participants during the BVB Evonik Japan Tour, the squad was still not at full strength; Gregor Kobel, Julian Ryerson, Ramy Bensebaini, and Marcel Sabitzer were still missing from the lineup against Cerezo Osaka (0\u20131) and FC Tokyo (1\u20130).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Last Sunday, however, the Black and Yellows made a statement. Borussia Dortmund defeated English champions Arsenal FC 3\u20132. \u201cWe\u2019ve made progress,\u201d Kovac summed up afterward. 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