Women's premier class
“Must not be left in awe”
St. Pölten's footballers are already regulars in the main competition of the Women's Premier League, but are the clear outsiders in Group D. On Wednesday, the "Wolves" kick off in front of 10,000 fans at Hammarby (Sd). Coach Liese Brancao is relying on the Swedes' team spirit - and a new signing. .
Atlético Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Ajax Amsterdam, Eintracht Frankfurt - they all failed in the preliminary round and are now just onlookers in the women's premier league. In contrast to St. Pölten, who qualified for the group stage for the third time in a row. "It's really something special," said coach Liese Brancao, whose Wolves kick off in the far north on Wednesday (18:45, live on DAZN) in Group D at Hammarby IF.
"An extremely robust team." The team is in third place in Sweden with four rounds to go and expects around 10,000 fans in the Tele2 Arena on Wednesday. "We're not the favorites in any of the games. I want the girls to enjoy it - and above all to stay focused!" Meaning? "We mustn't be awestruck and lose our lightness of touch. That's what sets us apart."
"It makes the team stronger"
Even though the other opponents, Manchester City and defending champions Barcelona, are quite frightening. "We put ourselves under too much pressure against such top teams last year," said Brancao, who has an ace up her sleeve in Milan newcomer Kamila Dubcova. "We haven't seen a player like her here before. She helped us immediately and makes the team stronger." Maybe also on Wednesday in Stockholm ...
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