UEFA Women’s Europa Cup Preview: BK Häcken vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
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Eintracht Frankfurt Frauen face a daunting task of reversing a 3-0 home defeat as they face Häcken in the second leg of the UEFA Women’s Europa Cup semi-final. The Frauen-Bundesliga representatives had a perfect record in the inaugural tournament before last week’s collapse in Brentanobad.
Niko Arnautis’ side are in decent form in the league with a comeback victory in Köln extending their winning streak to three games. If they finish third once again, Frankfurt will enter the qualifying rounds for the Champions League.
Häcken started their defense of Allsvenskan with a 3-2 win over IF Brommapojkarna with Felicia Schröder scoring their first league goal of the campaign. The 18-year-old emerging star netted a brilliant brace in the reverse fixture against Frankfurt last week.
Hammarby host Sparta Prague in the other semi-final as the Swedish side lead 3-2 after scoring twice in the last five minutes in Prague. The clubs from Gothenburg and Stockholm could meet in the two-legged final.
Predicted Lineups
Hacken: Birkisdóttir; Akgun, Löwing, Luik, Sandbech; Selerud, Tindell ©; Pálmadóttir, Anvegård, Jusu Bah; Schröder
Frankfurt: Altenburg; Luhrssen, Doorsoun-Khajeh, Ostenstad, Riesen; Memeti, Senß, Reuteler; Freigang ©, Blomqvist, Anyomi
