BVB women draw even but fall short in Super Cup penalty shootout
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 12:00 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026

Borussia Dortmund's women faced Blomberg in the Super Cup on August 23 in Munich. After a back-and-forth match, BVB managed to level the score at 22:22 just before the end of regulation, forcing a penalty shootout. Despite strong performances from goalkeeper Sarah Wachter and player Lara Egeling, Dortmund lost on penalties, with two missed shots sealing their fate. Head coach Kay Rothenpieler expressed concerns about early nerves and missed opportunities but acknowledged the team's improved play in the second half.
- •Match held in front of 12,000 fans in Munich.
- •Score was tied at halftime, 9:9.
- •BVB led by two goals in the final minutes.
- •Penalty shootout ended 26:24 in favor of Blomberg.
- •Kay Rothenpieler highlighted attacking mistakes in defeat.
- 12:00 AMYahoo Sports — BVB women edged out after Super Cup thriller
"Line-upHead coach Kay Rothenpieler was able to field Dortmund with an almost full-strength squad for the Super Cup in Munich. Only long-term absentees Pam Korsten and Lena Hausherr, as well as Alicia ...
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