VfL Wolfsburg Women defeated Inter Milan 2-0 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League third qualifying round first leg, courtesy of goals from Lara Prašnikar and Camilla Küver.
Wolfsburg Women Secure Commanding 2-0 First-Leg Win Over Inter
VfL Wolfsburg Women took a major step toward securing a place in the UEFA Women’s Champions League group stage with a clinical 2-0 victory against Inter Milan in the third qualifying round first leg at the Wolfsburg Stadion. Well-timed goals on either side of the halftime break from Lara Prašnikar and Camilla Küver gave the German heavyweights a crucial advantage ahead of the return fixture in Italy.
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Prašnikar Breaks the Deadlock Before Halftime
From the opening whistle, Wolfsburg looked to impose their trademark high-pressing game on the Italian visitors. Inter set up in a compact, organized defensive low block, aiming to absorb pressure and hit on swift counterattacks down the flanks. For much of the first half, Inter’s defense frustrated the home side, blocking dangerous crosses and restricting central passing lanes.
However, Wolfsburg’s relentless persistence paid off in the 42nd minute. Slovenian forward Lara Prašnikar found space inside the penalty box, collected a sharp pass from the wing, and calmly slotted a low strike into the bottom corner. The late first-half breakthrough sent the home supporters into celebration and broke Inter’s sturdy resistance right before the interval.
Küver Doubles the Lead with Second-Half Precision
Wolfsburg carried their attacking momentum straight into the second period, pressing higher up the pitch to double their cushion. The decisive second goal arrived in the 52nd minute. After sustained pressure inside the final third, defender Camilla Küver reacted quickest to a loose ball on the edge of the area, unleashing a powerful finish past the diving Inter goalkeeper.
Trailing by two goals, Inter pushed forward in the closing stages to snatch a vital away goal, creating a few half-chances from set pieces. However, Wolfsburg’s backline remained resolute and composed, neutralizing every aerial threat to preserve a clean sheet until the final whistle. The 2-0 triumph puts Wolfsburg firmly in control of the tie as they prepare for the second leg in Milan.