2023-09-06 19:05:14
Sturm Graz failed at the first hurdle on their way to the group stage of the Women’s Soccer Champions League. The runners-up suffered a 0:6 debacle in the semifinals of the first qualifying round at hosts Twente Enschede on Wednesday evening. The Dutch women were at least one class too strong for the Styrians. Coach Sargon Duran’s team will now fight for third place against Iceland’s Stjarnan at the end of the mini-tournament on Saturday.
It’s all about prestige, advancement is no longer possible. Liz Rijsbergen with an early double strike (15′, 17′), Renate Jansen (23′), Sophie te Brake (42′), Leonie Vliek (53′) and Fieke Kroese (65′) ensured clear conditions. Elena Kössler from Tyrol, who came from Brazil, made her debut with the Styrians after the break. Stjarnan also failed to score in the 4-0 draw at Spanish representatives Levante.
St. Pölten qualified directly for the final in a group of three. There the Lower Austrians will face PAOK Saloniki on Saturday (6 p.m.) in the NV Arena. The Greek champion finished there in front of the eyes of the SKN kickers Racing Union from Luxembourg with 6:1. Striker Emelie Helmvall was outstanding with a four-pack (7th, 21st, 31st, 41st). Captain Thomai Vardali (70th) and Antigoni Papadopoulou (96th) also entered the list of shooters.
Manuela Zinsberger can continue to dream of the “premier class”. The ÖFB team goalkeeper kept her box clean in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over Linköping. Eintracht Frankfurt also celebrated the progress. With Virginia Kirchberger, Barbara Dunst and Verena Hanshaw (up to 68th), the Czech representative 1. FC Slovacko was defeated 1-0. The Germans made life difficult for themselves with numerous missed opportunities. Juventus Turin, who beat Kazakhstan’s WFC Okzhetpes 6-0, await in the final.
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