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Six days before their first competitive match of the new season, the VfL Wolfsburg Women successfully came through their final pre-season test. In a match played behind closed doors, the Green-and-Whites secured a 3-1 victory over Bundesliga side SV Werder Bremen. The match consisted of two 45-minute halves followed by an additional 20-minute period. Camilla Küver (77’) and Ella Peddemors (79’) put the She-Wolves ahead with two quick-fire goals before Luna Vanzeir pulled one back for Bremen (91’). Linnea Saelen rounded off the scoring in the 107th minute to make it 3-1. The first competitive highlight of the season awaits next Saturday, when VfL take on FC Bayern München in the Google Pixel Women’s Supercup in Ingolstadt. Kick-off at the Audi Sportpark is at 19:30. Double chance goes begging Both teams initially took their time to settle into the game. The She-Wolves patiently worked the ball through their own ranks but were unable to carve out any clear-cut chances. The Green-and-Whites posed a real threat for the first time in the 24th minute – and twice in quick succession. Cora Zicai broke through down the left and slipped a through-ball into the penalty area for Ella Peddemors. The Dutchwoman pulled the trigger but saw her effort strike the crossbar. Svenja Huth met the rebound first time and aimed low towards the left corner, but Werder goalkeeper Mariella El Sherif was on hand to turn the ball behind for a corner. Shortly before the break, the She-Wolves stepped up the pressure again and pushed forward, but were unable to find the breakthrough. The teams therefore went into half-time goalless.