Hertha Berlin wins 4-1 against 1. FC Saarbrücken

Hertha Berlin defeated 1. FC Saarbrücken 4-1 in the first leg of the promotion play-off to the 2nd Women’s Bundesliga. The win was built on early goals by Elfie Wellhausen, Johanna Seifert, Svenja Poock, Sari Saeland, with a single goal from Lara Martin for Saarbrücken.

Result and Course

Hertha Berlin defeated 1. FC Saarbrücken 4-1 in the first leg of the promotion play-off to the 2nd Women’s Bundesliga. The match was played at Ludwigspark and attracted almost 4,000 spectators. Elfie Wellhausen put Hertha ahead in the third minute. Johanna Seifert added a second goal shortly after, putting pressure on the Saarbrücker side. In the first half the FCS women struggled to create dangerous chances due to a faulty buildup. After the break Svenja Poock scored the third goal for Hertha in the 46th minute. Lara Martin netted the only goal for Saarbrücken in the 71st minute, but Hertha promptly answered with a 4-1 goal from Sari Saeland in the 75th minute.

Match Statistics and Atmosphere

With nearly 4,000 spectators, Ludwigspark was heavily attended. The Berliners displayed a dominant performance from the start, while the Saarbrücker side had few dangerous chances in the first half. Hertha’s clear lead in the second half left little room for a comeback.

Outlook for the Return Leg

The return leg on 21 June in Berlin promises to be exciting, as Hertha Berlin now holds a clear advantage. The two teams will again face off in the fight for promotion to the 2nd Women’s Bundesliga.