ESSEN, Germany (Interstat) — SGS Essen and RB Leipzig Women played to a 2-2 draw Sunday in the Frauen-Bundesliga opener for both clubs at Stadion an der Hafenstraße.

The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored the visitors. Ramona Maier gave RB Leipzig an early lead in the second minute, but Delice Boboy equalized for Essen just before halftime. Marleen Schimmer put Leipzig back ahead in the 71st, only for Elvira Herzog to secure a dramatic point for the hosts with a stoppage-time goal in the sixth added minute.

The physical match featured five yellow cards. Both teams begin the league season with identical records.