"What a magnificent afternoon for FC Bayern Women! The Munich girls won 2-0 against Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena on Saturday in the official opening match of the new Google Pixel Women's Bundesliga season. In front of a record attendance in German women's football of 57,762 - including FCB president Herbert Hainer, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and honorary president Uli Hoeneß - Bayern were rewarded for a commanding performance with the opening three points."
"A quickfire double from Vanessa Gilles (76') and Klara Bühl (77') in the space of just one minute earned a deserved 2-0 success. Hard-fought contest It was a hard-fought and intense game right from kick-off, with neither side giving anything away in front of the impressive crowd. The hosts had a double chance in only the second minute, but Lea Schüller's first effort was blocked and then the second hit the side netting."
"Gilles headed just wide on the hour mark, Franziska Kett was denied by Bayer 04 goalkeeper Friederike Repohl four minutes later, and then a header by Jovana Damnjanović landed on the crossbar shortly after. The visitors did remain a threat, though, and did find the net in the 66th minute, but Juliette Vidal's strike was disallowed for a handball. The Bavarians were then rewarded for their improved second-half display in the 76th minute, when Gilles headed hom"
FC Bayern Women secured a 2-0 victory over Bayer 04 Leverkusen at the Allianz Arena in the opening match of the Women's Bundesliga season. A record crowd of 57,762 attended, including club officials Herbert Hainer, Jan-Christian Dreesen and Uli Hoeneß. The first half ended goalless after intense, defensive play and early chances for both sides. Bayern dominated the second half, generating multiple opportunities and forcing saves while Leverkusen had a disallowed goal. Vanessa Gilles scored in the 76th minute and Klara Bühl followed in the 77th minute to seal the win and the opening three points.
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