Cup dream shattered: Geiger shoots Donzdorf II to victory in the final!

Cup dream shattered: Geiger shoots Donzdorf II to victory in the final!

In the women's WFV Cup final on May 29, 2025, SGM Wendlingen/Ötlingen II and 1. FC Donzdorf II faced each other. The game ended 1-2, with the decision being made in exciting added time. Katja Geiger, who scored the decisive goal, surprised everyone with a shot from almost 25 meters that sent the ball directly into the left corner of the goal. Her impressive performance is particularly notable given that she was sidelined for almost a year due to injury and has only trained three times. However, Geiger had specifically practiced long-range shots in the last training session before the final, which turned out to be crucial.

SGM keeper Sina Frank was emotionally affected after the game and reported that her fingertips were still on the ball, which ultimately decided the game. Unfortunately, her fighting spirit and the commitment of her teammates were not enough to win the trophy. The team's big dream had to burst in a dramatic finale. The performance of both teams was celebrated by the numerous spectators, even if SGM Wendlingen/Ötlingen II left the field disappointed in the end.

Tension until the last minute

The finale was exciting until the last minute and offered the audience some gripping scenes. Even before the decisive goal, there were several opportunities on both sides, but the defensive lines held firm. It felt like minutes before the final whistle that SGM Wendlingen/Ötlingen II was very close to equalizing, but couldn't put the ball in the net. FC Donzdorf II ultimately emerged victorious and won the title.

The game's supporting program attracted large numbers of fans who watched the final in an emotional atmosphere. The tournament once again showed how important the development of women's football is and that such games can further increase interest. Loud Kicker Women's football is becoming increasingly popular, which is reflected in the number of spectators and the competitiveness of the teams.

In other news from the sports world, another game between DSA and Kgoekglb in Delhi resulted in a thrilling draw. DSA initially led 2-1 until the 72nd minute before Kgoekglb equalized. Such games show how varied and unpredictable football can be and increase anticipation for future encounters.

The SGM Wendlingen/Ötlingen II will now have to look ahead to the next season, in which they would like to bring the experiences they have gained and the focus on the development of the players to the fore. 1. FC Donzdorf II, on the other hand, can look forward to a glorious cup victory that the entire team will celebrate in style.