Hoffenheim Edges Leipzig 3‑2 in Frauen Bundesliga Opener Behind Substitute Impact

LEIPZIG, Germany (Interstat) — Hoffenheim W opened its Frauen Bundesliga season with a 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig W on Sunday at Trainingszentrum RB Leipzig Platz 1.

Substitute Valesca Ampoorter led Hoffenheim with a goal and an assist. She opened the scoring in the 25th minute. After Emilía Ásgeirsdóttir equalized for Leipzig in the 56th, Hoffenheim substitutes Laura Gloning and Gina-Maria Chmielinski scored in the 62nd and 64th minutes for a 3-1 lead. Selina Cerci pulled one back for Leipzig in the 80th.

Hoffenheim’s Jill Janssens and Ampoorter received late yellow cards. The result defied a pregame projection of a 2-2 draw by Interstat, which gave Hoffenheim a 62.8% win probability.