Wolfsburg women overturn 0‑2 hole to dominate Nürnberg

The Max‑Morlock‑Stadion erupted on Saturday as VfL Wolfsburg’s women turned a 0‑2 deficit into an 8‑2 triumph over FC Nürnberg, launching their Bundesliga‑Saison with a decisive victory, according to the Stand dated 22.08.2026. The comeback highlighted a stark performance boost after a sluggish start and set the tone for the vice champion’s season opener.

Early setbacks and red card

Der Vizemeister der vergangenen Spielzeit entered the match with a Fehlstart, conceding two early goals and enduring a very weak Halbzeit marked by hair‑raising Abwehrfehlern. An early Platzverweis against the Fränkinnen further tilted the balance in Nürnberg’s favour.

In the fifth minute, the Grün‑Weißen created a good chance when Neuzugang Lara Prasnikar unleashed a volley, but the ball failed to trouble the keeper. Nürnberg’s Fany Proniez pressed forward and, after an initial Torannäherung in the third minute, the French side celebrated a goal eleven minutes later.

After a beautiful solo by Svenja Huth, Cora Zicai had a huge chance to equalise, but her low finish was comfortably saved by Nürnberg‑Keeperin Lourdes Romero. The hosts then capitalised on a corner, and Keira Bednorz, lying on the ground, nudged the ball over the line for the 2‑0 lead.

Proniez, already on a yellow card, was fouled by Lara Prasnikar and received a Gelb‑Rot dismissal in the 51st minute. Five minutes later, Bednorz’s penalty was calmly converted by the captain Janina, reducing the deficit to 1‑2.

Wolfsburg’s second‑half surge

The Wölfinnen responded with a double from striker Cora Zicai within four minutes, turning the game around to 3‑2. A quick reaction in the 61st minute after a missed corner and a defensive Fehler in the 65th minute gave Wolfsburg further momentum.

Weronika Araśniewicz, introduced from the bench, benefited from a mistake by FC Nürnberg’s keeper Romero in the 68th minute and scored to make it 4‑2. Subsequent strikes from Ella Peddemors (75'), Minge via penalty (79'), and Camilla Küver (89') pushed the tally to 7‑2, with Peddemors adding another in stoppage time.

The match underscored the large summer personnel overhaul the Wölfinnen have endured, as fans of the Niedersächsinnen watched their side recover from a Supercup loss to FC Bayern München and assert dominance in the opening game of the Frauen‑Bundesliga.