Dresden secured a 1-3 victory against Erfurt in a women's cup match at their own ground on Thursday afternoon. The result extends Dresden's advantage over their local rivals, who had already fallen 0-3 to them earlier this season in March.
Erfurt's recent record tells its own story — five defeats in their last five outings, including three 0-3 losses. To be fair, the margins have varied, but the pattern is unmistakable. They've been found wanting at the back, conceding freely without finding much to show for their efforts.
Dresden came into this fixture with mixed form. A 2-2 draw against Sudosa-Desto on Saturday followed a 3-0 win over VK Liberec the day before. They've been capable of scoring, but also vulnerable — by then, consistency was always the question.
The visitors' attacking record speaks for itself. Three consecutive 3-0 victories over VfB Suhl Lotto Thüringen in April, then another 3-0 win in September. But cup football has its own rules, and away from home, the challenge shifts.
What this result means is straightforward. Dresden move further clear, while Erfurt's cup hopes are now hanging by a thread. The goal difference tells you everything — four goals conceded in their last two meetings with Dresden, and they've only managed one in return.
