- Female football in the Union commences its second division with an equal outcome.
In their inaugural Bundesliga 2 match, Union Berlin's female squad ended up in a stalemate. With a bustling crowd of 5,508 spectators at the Stadion An der Alten Försterei, the recently promoted team struggled to secure more than a 2:2 (2:1) tie against Hamburger SV.
Initially, Hamburger SV caught Union Berlin off guard, converting a penalty after a foul in the box, thanks to Mia Büchele (8th minute). Later, Dina Orschmann responded swiftly with an equalizer (22nd minute). Just a few minutes after, her twin sister Katja Orschmann put the home side in the lead for the first time.
Following the break, Vildan Kardesler restored parity for Hamburger SV, a team promoted from the Regionalliga last season (68th minute).
Although encountering a draw in their initial game, Union Berlin remains determined to ascend to the Bundesliga. With the Bundesliga expanding to 14 teams, this season will see three teams promoted instead of the usual two.
After the break, Union Berlin aiming for a win found themselves in a challenging situation, as Hamburger SV's Vildan Kardesler scored an equalizer (68th minute). Despite the outcome of their Bundesliga 2 opener being a draw, Union Berlin's female squad remains hopeful, as the Bundesliga expands to 14 teams this season, allowing for three teams to be promoted.
