Jena, 02.08.2026. At the start of the 2nd Women’s Bundesliga season, the footballers of FC Carl Zeiss Jena secured an important away win. In an intense match against Borussia Mönchengladbach, the team prevailed 2-1.
- Event: 2nd Women’s Bundesliga season opener
- Match: Borussia Mönchengladbach vs. FC Carl Zeiss Jena
- Result: 1:2 (0:1)
- Date: 02.08.2026
Match progression and key scenes
The Jena team took control of the game from the start. Elira Terakaj scored the early lead in the 16th minute, converting a corner kick with a side-volley. Despite their dominant style of play, the visitors were unable to extend their lead in the first half.
After the break, Mönchengladbach increased the pressure. Although the hosts were reduced to ten players following a yellow-red card in the 62nd minute, they managed to equalize 1-1 through Jones-Baidoe in the 65th minute. Jena subsequently showed resilience and got back on track with a winning goal by Anna Olmala in the 79th minute, following a precise through ball from Nelly Juckel. The final phase remained tense due to an indirect free kick for Gladbach, but the defense led by goalkeeper Silvia Plöchinger defended the result until the final whistle.
Source:
– FC Carl Zeiss Jena
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