BERLIN (Interstat) — Union Berlin W opened its Frauen Bundesliga season with a 2-1 victory over Koeln W on Friday at Stadion An der Alten Försterei.

Dina Orschmann put the hosts ahead in the 31st minute. Pauline Bremer doubled Union Berlin’s lead in the 67th, before Koeln’s Eileen Campbell pulled a goal back 10 minutes later. The match was a physical contest, featuring eight yellow cards.

The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Union Berlin a 74.6% chance to win but simulated a 4-1 scoreline. Union Berlin begins the campaign at 1-0-0, while Koeln starts 0-1-0.