Werder Bremen defeats HSV women in the first historic northern derby!

Werder Bremen defeats HSV women in the first historic northern derby!

In a rousing tension in the Bundesliga, the women of Werder Bremen won the first northern derby against Hamburger SV 2-0 on October 12, 2025. With brilliant weather and a sold-out crowd of 37,000 spectators in the Weserstadion, the meeting between the two teams was not only a sporting but also a social event in Bremen. What an atmosphere!

The hero of the day was Larissa Mühlhaus, who scored both goals for Werder - both from hand penalties in the 6th and 56th minutes. However, the first penalty caused some discussion as the ball was shot into the hand of Hamburg player Svea Stoldt. There is no video assistant in the women's Bundesliga, so the referee's decision was irrefutable. Such a duel can not only be impressive in terms of football, but there is also a lot to talk about, not least thanks to the emotions it brings with it. The game was anything but easy for HSV goalkeeper Larissa Haidner. She made several strong saves and kept her team in the game, despite Hamburg SV repeatedly failing offensively and failing to score for the third time.

Positive atmosphere in the stands

In contrast to the men's Bundesliga, there were no negative fan reactions this time. There were no signs of cup throwing or pyrotechnics. Instead, the spectators were consistently peaceful and passionately supported their teams. Birte Brüggemann, the head of Werder Bremen's women's football department, expressed the wish that the rivalry between the two teams would be played out without hatred and aggression. This peaceful atmosphere could also be due to the demographic composition of the audience: more women, less alcohol and a mixed fan community put a smile on the faces of everyone in attendance.

The attentive readers will remember that Larissa Mühlhaus only moved from Hamburg to Bremen in July 2024. Her decisive performance today has more than justified the trust her new club has in her. After the final whistle, there was a cheering atmosphere among the Bremen players, while the Hamburg players left the field with a deflated look after hitting the post twice. Maria Mikolajova and Maja Sternad hit the woodwork in the second half, which further dampened hopes of an equalizer.

A historic moment

Today will go down in the history books, not only because of Werder's victory, but also as the first meeting in the Bundesliga between the women's teams of both clubs. It remains to be seen how this rivalry will develop. One thing is certain, however: for the fans in Bremen and Hamburg, the visit to the stadium was definitely worth it.

With this victory, Werder Bremen may not only have gained three points, but also set the course for the future of women's football in the region. The positive atmosphere and support that the women have received today gives hope that such games will become even more numerous in the future. Expectations are high and fans are excited for what's to come!

This is how the fr.de reports on the exciting game, during ndr.de provides further exciting details about the game. A great stage for women's football that should continue in the near future!