Ingolstadt secured a narrow victory over Turbine Potsdam in the opening round of the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga, winning 1-0 on Sunday afternoon. The result marks a solid start for the home side in what promises to be a competitive campaign. For the visitors, it was a familiar pattern of a difficult away day.
Ingolstadt arrive in sixth place from last season with nine points from five matches — three wins and two defeats. Turbine Potsdam, meanwhile, sit at the bottom of the table after five losses without a single point. The gap between them on paper was clear before kickoff.
By then, the match had already told its story. A single goal separated the two sides, and that proved enough. The home team closed the game out without conceding, adding to their defensive record from the previous campaign.
Recent form suggests Ingolstadt have been inconsistent but capable of beating anyone on their day. They lost 5-0 at Mainz earlier in the season but also beat Bochum 1-0 away. Turbine's record has been harsh — heavy defeats to Frankfurt and Berlin, though they did manage two wins against lower opposition.
The result keeps Ingolstadt in the upper half of the table and extends Turbine's winless run to five matches. Nine points versus zero — the table reflects exactly what happened on the pitch.