1. FFC Frankfurt beat Bristol Academy 7-0 on Sunday to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League. Kerstin Garefrekes (8’) and Dzsenifer Marozsán (38’) scored in the first half; Mandy Islacker second half hat-trick (58’, 68’, 75’) as well as goals from Laura Störzel (87’) and Jana Löber (90’+3) completed the scoring. Frankfurt won last week’s first leg 5-0 in England.
Even though progression was all but assured after the first leg, FFC but in a commanding performance. “We’re not going to give anything less than 100%,” said head coach Colin Bell ahead of the game. His side dominated from whistle to whistle.
They took the lead through former Germany international Garefrekes after just eight minutes. She was left free in the area and made no mistake from inside the area. Bell’s side continued to create chances throughout the first period but didn’t double their lead until the 38th minute when Marozsán slotted home.
Five second half goals
The hosts hit the frame of the goal twice in the opening five minutes of the half. Bristol found themselves under increasing amounts of pressure and conceded against after 58 minutes when Islacker headed home. She got her second of the afternoon 10 minutes later and completed her hat trick soon after. They kept pressing until the end – Störzel fired home after 87 minutes and 17-year-old Jana Löber converted an injury time to penalty to complete the scoring.
Two semi-finals await
In three days time 1. FFC Frankfurt face Turbine Potsdam in a DFB Cup semi-final. Their next opponents on the European stage are Danish side Brøndby IF. The games will take place on 18th/19th and 25th/26th April.
1. FFC Frankfurt beat Bristol Academy 7-0 on Sunday to reach the semi-finals of the Women’s Champions League. Kerstin Garefrekes (8’) and Dzsenifer Marozsán (38’) scored in the first half; Mandy Islacker second half hat-trick (58’, 68’, 75’) as well as goals from Laura Störzel (87’) and Jana Löber (90’+3) completed the scoring. Frankfurt won last week’s first leg 5-0 in England.
Even though progression was all but assured after the first leg, FFC but in a commanding performance. “We’re not going to give anything less than 100%,” said head coach Colin Bell ahead of the game. His side dominated from whistle to whistle.
They took the lead through former Germany international Garefrekes after just eight minutes. She was left free in the area and made no mistake from inside the area. Bell’s side continued to create chances throughout the first period but didn’t double their lead until the 38th minute when Marozsán slotted home.
Five second half goals
The hosts hit the frame of the goal twice in the opening five minutes of the half. Bristol found themselves under increasing amounts of pressure and conceded against after 58 minutes when Islacker headed home. She got her second of the afternoon 10 minutes later and completed her hat trick soon after. They kept pressing until the end – Störzel fired home after 87 minutes and 17-year-old Jana Löber converted an injury time to penalty to complete the scoring.
Two semi-finals await
In three days time 1. FFC Frankfurt face Turbine Potsdam in a DFB Cup semi-final. Their next opponents on the European stage are Danish side Brøndby IF. The games will take place on 18th/19th and 25th/26th April.
