

Monchengladbach Women 4-5 Andernach Women: A Nine-Goal Thriller in the German Women's Bundesliga II
In one of the most astonishing matches of the 2025–26 German Women's Bundesliga II season, Monchengladbach Women hosted Andernach Women on 17 May 2026 and fell to a dramatic 4-5 defeat. The encounter at the Borussia-Park Nebenplatz was a relentless exchange of goals that kept fans on the edge of their seats from the opening whistle to the final moments.
Andernach struck first, but Monchengladbach responded with two quick goals to take a 2-1 lead before the half-hour mark. The visitors, however, refused to back down, equalising before halftime and then surging ahead 3-2 early in the second period. The home side twice clawed their way back to level terms – making it 3-3 and then 4-4 – but Andernach had the final word, netting a dramatic winner in the 88th minute to snatch all three points.
Match Highlights
- Goals Galore: Nine goals in total, with both teams showcasing attacking ambition despite defensive lapses.
- Andernach’s Resilience: The visitors led three times and were pegged back twice, showing great character to secure the win.
- Monchengladbach’s Grit: The home side never gave up and twice equalised after trailing, but ultimately fell just short.
Impact on the Table
The result keeps Andernach Women in mid-table contention in the 2. Frauen-Bundesliga, while Monchengladbach remains in the lower half, still searching for consistency. For neutrals, this match was a testament to the growing competitiveness and entertainment value of the German second tier.