Bayern Munich dropped points once again in the Frauen-Bundesliga on Friday in a 2-2 decision on the road at SC Freiburg. The result sees the Bavarians slide to third in the table, level on points but behind on goal differential versus Eintracht Frankfurt, and narrowly behind league leaders VfL Wolfsburg.
The first half was brutal and threatened to get away from Bayern fast.
A poor clearance from a set piece fell kindly for Freiburg’s Lisa Karl in the 16th minute and left Bayern keeper Mala Grohs, just back from injury, with no chance.
Freiburg’s second goal required no luck. Shekiera Martinez cut a swathe through Bayern’s defense and Cora Zicai was only too happy to be there on the end of it to lash home into the net. Grohs spared Bayern’s blushes not long after when Freiburg nearly caught her out for a third.
There was scarce any life signs in Bayern heading into the break, but staring a big loss in the face, the Frauen managed to turn it around. Alara Şehitler poached a goal in the 50th minute after keeper and defender collided defending a dangerous Giulia Gwinn cross. Then in stoppage time, substitute forward Weronika Zawistowska latched on to a second ball in the scramble after a free kick and poked the ball through to the back of the net, restoring parity.
Bayern’s Lea Schüller was substituted off after a dangerous looking collision with the goalkeeper. The hits keep coming for a Bayern team that is just holding on lately. The UEFA Women’s Champions League awaits on Tuesday with a home match vs. Vålerenga.
