Leipzig's Women's Football Team Loses in Bremen - Papai’s late strike seals Werder Bremen’s dramatic win over RB Leipzig
Werder Bremen secured a thrilling 2:1 victory over RB Leipzig in the Frauen-Bundesliga, thanks to a late goal from Emőke Papai. The match was coached by Friederike 'Fritzy' Kromp for Werder Bremen.
The game saw a topsy-turvy second half after Michelle Ulbrich put Werder Bremen ahead in the 39th minute. RB Leipzig fought back, with Marlene Müller equalising in the 71st minute. The winning moment came in the 81st minute when Emőke Papai scored from 16 meters out, with Leipzig's goalkeeper Elvira Herzog rushing off her line too early.
Lisa Baum's free kick in the 78th minute hit the post for RB Leipzig, a close call that could have changed the game's outcome.
The victory was Werder Bremen's third in a row, lifting them to fourth in the table. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig's loss dropped them to ninth. Emőke Papai's late goal proved decisive, securing a crucial win for Werder Bremen.
