Press kit

7th UEFA Women’s Cup 2nd Leg Final Match

1. FFC - Umeå IK

Pre-match Press Conference UEFA Women’s Cup Arena Frankfurt, Press Room, 23 May 2008

7th UEFA Women's Cup 2008 2008 Final

Match: Umeå IK - 1. FFC Frankfurt the 17/05/2008 at 13:00 (13:00 CET)

Venue: Umeå Stadium: Gammliavallen Attendance: 4130

Result: 1:1 (45') - 1:1 (90') - 1:1 (final)

Goals scored: 1:0 (60) VIEIRA DA SILVA - Umeå WOM - (1' ) 1:1 (6) POHLERS Conny - Frankfurt WOM - (5' )

Nr. Name + - Nr. Name + - 1 RÖNNLUND Ulla-Karin (G) * 1 ROTTENBERG Silke (G) * 2 PAULSON Anna * 2 LEWANDOWSKI Gina Loren * 3 FRISK Johanna * 6 POHLERS Conny * (-83') 4 WESTBERG Karolina * 8 WUNDERLICH Tina (C) * 7 DAHLQVIST Lisa * 9 PRINZ Birgit * 9 EDLUND Madelaine * 11 KLIEHM Katrin * (-56') 13 RASMUSSEN Johanna Maria * 12 WEBER Meike * Baltensperger 16 YAMAGUCHI Mami * 14 KRIEGER Alexandra * 19 BACHMANN Ramona * (-68') 18 GAREFREKES Kerstin * 60 VIEIRA DA SILVA Marta * 20 WIMBERSKY Petra * 91 ÖSTBERG Frida (C) * 25 BARTUSIAK Saskia * 21 SÖBERG Carola (G) 23 ULLRICH Stephanie (G) 15 KONRADSSON Emmelie (+68') 13 GÜNTHER Sarah (+56') 5 BERGLUND Emma 28 SMISEK Sandra (+83') 12 PEDERSEN June 3 HANSEN Louise 17 ABERG-ZINGMARK Emma 16 MARCIAK Anna 18 JAKOBSSON Sofia 21 THOMAS Karolin 26 ENGEL Anne

Jeglertz Andrée Coach Tritschoks Hans-Jürgen Coach

Yellow cards: (18) GAREFREKES Kerstin - Frankfurt WOM - (37') - Unsporting behaviour - Other (12) WEBER Meike - Frankfurt WOM - (87') - Unsporting behaviour - Tackle (9) PRINZ Birgit - Frankfurt WOM - (90') - Shows dissent (3) FRISK Johanna - Umeå WOM - (90'+2') - Unsporting behaviour - Tackle

Delegate Liasion Officer: Delegate: Pritchard Philip C. ( WAL ) Referee: Gaal Gyöngyi ( HUN ) Referee Observer: Elovirta Katriina ( FIN ) Assistant Referee 1: Makkosne Petz Brigitta ( HUN ) Referee Liaison Officer: Nordqvist Asa ( SWE ) Assistant Referee 2: Kulcsar Judit ( HUN ) 4th Official: Kulcsar Katalin ( HUN )

C = Captain / G = Goalkeeper

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Coaches reactions after First Leg

Andrée Jeglertz, Umeå IK coach I saw Frankfurt celebrating already as if they've already won it. That suits us perfectly. I'm expecting a similar kind of match in Frankfurt. Although a goalless draw would be enough for them, I don't think they'll just protect the result. I think they'll try to get an early goal, which might give us chances to counterattack. It's going to be a very interesting match, that's for sure. I've got no big tactical surprises for the return leg; what we need to do is be much more focused when losing the ball. They got to create their chances too easily today. When it comes to our own attacking game, we need to capitalise on the fact that their defensive line is weak. As soon as we play the ball behind their defenders, they look worried. We have to take better advantage of that. There's still a long way to go – it's 90 minutes in Frankfurt for both teams.

Hans-Jürgen Tritschoks, 1. FFC Frankfurt coach Conceding a goal so soon was the worst possible start for us, naturally. Thankfully we got a quick equaliser. The goal was crucial to us and it shocked Umeå. We are happy with 1-1, but everything is still open and there's a long way to go. We've seen two teams who are at a very high level – and on the same level. The second leg will be decided on how the teams perform on the day. We are in a good position, but can't be sure we will win it. Our team showed that they are among the best in Europe, which was important for us. It was an exciting match for the spectators. Playing on this surface was difficult for us, but my team handled it well. We saw two attacking teams today and I expect that to be the same again in the return leg.

UEFA Women’s Cup Arena Frankfurt (1. FFC Frankfurt)

The UEFA Women’s Cup Arena Frankfurt

This magnificent venue, also known as Commerzbank Arena and the stage for 1. FFC Frankfurt’s second leg match against Umeå IK, took three years to build, from July 2002 to October 2005. Its capacity is 52,500 and, in case of bad weather, it can be covered by the world’s biggest retractable roof in only 15 minutes.

Home to the men’s team, Eintracht Frankfurt, it has already staged a UEFA Women’s Cup final match, back in 2002 between the same two teams. It later closed and was transformed from the Waldstadion into its current form.

In addition to its club football use, it was also one of the stadiums chosen for five matches of the 2006 World Cup and it hosted not only one of ’s UEFA EURO 2008™ qualifying matches, but also, and more unexpectedly, three of Turkey’s qualifiers too.

A multifunctional stadium, it is also used for pop concerts (The Rolling Stones, Genesis, Herbert Grönemeyer), religious events and as a recording scene of TV programmes and commercials.

All in all, it has already attracted 4 million visitors.

1. FFC Frankfurt Squad List

(1) Goalkeeper; January 25, 1972 GER

(23) Stephanie Ullrich Goalkeeper; July 29, 1984 GER

(2) Gina Lewandowski Defender; April 13, 1985 USA

(3) Midfield; May 4, 1975 DEN

(4) Nia Künzer Defender; January 18, 1980 GER

(6) Forward; November 16, 1978 GER

(7) Midfield; January 26, 1975 GER

(8) Defender; October 10, 1977 GER

(9) Forward; October 25, 1977 GER

(10) Midfield; October 11, 1975 GER

(11) Katrin Kliehm Midfield; May 17, 1981 GER

(12) Meike Weber Midfield; March 30, 1987 GER

(13) Sarah Günther Defender; January 25, 1983 GER

(14) Alexandra Krieger Defender; July 28, 1984 USA

(15) Forward; January 25, 1991 GER

(16) Anna Marciak Defender; October 27, 1983 GER

(18) Forward; September 4, 1979 GER

(20) Forward; November 9, 1982 GER

(21) Karolin Thomas Midfield; April 3, 1985 GER

(25) Midfield; September 9, 1982 GER

(26) Anne Engel Defender; July 4, 1985 GER

(28) Midfield; July 3, 1977 GER

Coach: Dr. Hans-Jürgen Tritschoks (GER)

Umeå IK Squad List

(1) Ulla-Karin Rönnlund Goalkeeper; February 19, 1977 SWE

(21) Carola Söberg Goalkeeper; July 29, 1982 SWE

(2) Defender; February 29, 1984 SWE

(3) Johanna Frisk Defender; March 19, 1986 SWE

(4) Defender; May 16, 1978 SWE

(5) Defender; December 19, 1988 SWE

(7) Lisa Dahlqvist Midfield; February 6, 1987 SWE

(9) Forward; September 15, 1985 SWE

(10) Forward; January 8, 1979 SWE

(12) June Pedersen Forward; April 3, 1985 NOR

(13) Forward; July 2, 1983 DEN

(15) Emmelie Konradsson Midfield; April 9, 1989 SWE

(16) Midfield; August 13, 1986 JAP

(17) Emma Åberg-Zingmark Midfield; January 22, 1991 SWE

(18) Forward; April 23, 1990 SWE

(19) Forward; December 25, 1990 SWI

(20) Elaine Midfield; November 1, 1982 BRA

(60) Marta Forward; February 19, 1986 BRA

(91) Frida Östberg Midfield; December 10, 1977 SWE

Coach: Andrée Jeglertz (SWE) Tina Wunderlich

1. FFC Frankfurt’s faithful captain (at the club since 1994) is keen to lead the team to a third UEFA Women’s Cup title

You have played in all three matches against Umeå IK. How do you rate your opponents this year compared with the past? I think they have grown stronger over the years, as have we. They have more experience now, they are willing to fight and they emphasise this, they stick together and then there’s top star Marta, of course.

You’ve just mentioned Marta. Stopping her will be one of your jobs. How do you plan on doing that? We must remain tight at all times, stick together, stand close to each other, we central defenders have to work together with the wing-backs and deny her the space she needs.

Was the first triumph against Umeå IK in the 2002 final special because it was the first ever competition? How would you rate a win this year compared with 2002? Of course, 2002 was special, being the first ever UEFA Women’s Cup. But this competition is always special: you get to present yourself on the big stage and if you win, you are the number one team in Europe.

There were two bitter defeats in 2004 in the finals against Umeå IK (3-0, 5-0). What leads you to hope that you will fare better this time? Our team has improved a lot since then. We have not had as many injuries as in 2004, even though we do of course miss Renate Lingor at the moment. Back then, we met our limit, but it has been the club’s philosophy since then to have a broader squad and it has succeeded.

It will be the first time that you have played in the Frankfurt stadium built for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. What emotions does that arouse? Quite honestly, I am looking forward to it a lot! Of course we hope that enough people will attend to create an atmosphere, but the stage is set and now we have to perform.

Frankfurt ease into final again

1. FFC Frankfurt defeated ASD CF Bardolino Verona 3-0 at the Bentegodi Stadium to qualify for the UEFA Women's Cup final for the fourth time in seven editions with a 7-2 aggregate win.

Home support Playing in front of more than 12,000 spectators and trailing 4-2 after last week's first leg, the Italian champions took the game to the visitors early on but failed to create clear goalscoring opportunities, often falling foul of Frankfurt's offside trap. The visitors started to take control and Conny Pohlers headed wide from a good position before Renate Lingor's left-foot shot from outside the penalty box flashed just over. Bardolino, however, had a good chance to take the lead on the night when Giorgia Motta's cross from the left found in the heart of the penalty area but the striker's header drifted just wide.

Chances for both sides Panico had another chance just after the break when she ran on a long pass by Melania Gabbiadini but this time failed to connect properly with her left-footed shot. At the other end, Birgit Prinz crossed perfectly to the far post for Pohlers whose header flashed just wide with Bardolino goalkeeper Carla Brunozzi beaten.

Late goals Frankfurt, champions in 2002 and 2006, took the lead midway through the second period when Karolin Thomas's powerful shot from outside the penalty box flew past Brunozzi and into the roof of the net. Bardolino could have levelled soon after but Valentina Boni shot wide from a good position after a wonderful pass by Panico and the German side punished their hosts with two goals in quick succession on the counterattack. With ten minutes left, Thomas found Kerstin Garefrekes and the forward scored with a neat lob over Brunozzi. Two minutes later, Pohlers dribbled past the Italian goalkeeper and scored the third goal as an impressive Frankfurt side qualified for the final in style.

Umeå scrape through to fifth final

Umeå IK secured their fifth UEFA Women's Cup final berth after a 0-0 home draw against Olympique Lyonnais saw them go through on away goals after the first leg was drawn 1-1 in France.

Well-matched opponents In a game played between two very well-matched sides, a nervous Umeå team found it hard to break down 's defence and it was the away outfit who could have taken the lead early on after hit the top of the crossbar after 16 minutes. Umeå, who won the trophy in 2003 and 2004, struggled to impose themselves on the game, only really getting into their stride towards the end of the game.

'Fantastic game' However, it was European debutants Lyon who came closest to scoring – a goal which would have seen them make the final – when hit the post in injury time. Umeå held on, though, and will now meet 1. FFC Frankfurt in the final which is played over two legs in May, with the Swedish champions at home first. "This was a great day for women's football," Umeå coach Andrée Jeglertz said. "It was a fantastic game between two very good sides. I've never faced a better team with this club."

Record awaits Goalkeeper Ulla-Karin Rönnqvist said: "We're really looking forward to the final against Frankfurt. We've played them before and they're a good side, but we know we're in with a really good chance." Whoever triumphs in the final will have won a record third UEFA Women's Cup with both sides having two successes apiece.

UEFA Women’s Cup Season 2006-2007

Spirited Arsenal outgun rivals Arsenal LFC became the first team from outside Germany and Scandinavia to reach the UEFA Women's Cup final in 2006/07 – and they promptly lifted the trophy.

Clear outsiders against two-time winners Umeå IK in the decider, Arsenal travelled to a windy for the first leg and withstood a Marta-inspired onslaught before grabbing a last-gasp 1-0 win with Alex Scott's long-range effort. Umeå gave all they could in the return a week later, striking the woodwork more than once in Borehamwood, but Arsenal held on to their aggregate lead.

The two qualifying rounds passed without any major surprises, but that changed in the quarter-finals. Holders 1. FFC Frankfurt lost the first leg of their tie 2-1 at Kolbotn IL in Norway, but although the reigning champions scored three times without reply in the first hour of the return, Solveig Gulbrandsen and Isabell Herlovsen struck within 60 seconds midway through the second half and the visitors prevailed on away goals. But that was not the only trauma for Germany, as national champions lost 3-0 at Brøndby IF and could only win the return 2-1 to ensure the Frauen Bundesliga had no European semi-finalists for the first time. There was less drama in the other two last-eight ties, as Arsenal overcame Iceland's Breidablik 9-1 having scored five unanswered goals in the away first leg, striking three times over the matches to add to her five in the 5-4 second qualifying round defeat of WFC Rossiyanka in Russia. Umeå defeated Dutch champions Saestum 6-1 away and 5-2 at home for an even more comfortable triumph.

The Swedish champions continued on that track in the semi-finals, as a 5-1 win at Kolbotn made the second leg a formality, celebrated with a 6-0 triumph to become the first four-time finalists. However, the other semi-final was still tight after the first game, as Kelly Smith scored twice for Arsenal at Brøndby only for the Danish side to equalise each time for a 2-2 draw. To increase Arsenal's frustration, star player Smith was sent off late on and given a three-match ban, but even without her Rachel Yankey, Karen Carney and Fleeting scored at Borehamwood to sent the Gunners into the final.

They again missed Smith, but took the trophy anyway to celebrate their 20th birthday, all that time under the same manager, Vic Akers.

UEFA’s Women’s Cup Season 2005-2006

Frankfurt rise to the top once more Unsurprisingly as the final pitted together two teams from the same nation for the first time, the second leg of the 2005/06 showpiece drew a tournament- record crowd of 13,200 as 1. FFC Frankfurt defeated the holders 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam 3-2 to seal a 7-2 aggregate triumph. Renate Lingor (2), Sandra Albertz and Kerstin Garefrekes were on target in the first leg for Frankfurt, who conceded two at home to Conny Pohlers the following week before winning thanks to goals from , a Lingor penalty and Birgit Prinz.

Ever gracious in defeat, Potsdam coach Bernd Schröder hailed "a great advert for women's football which showed what women's football is all about". With two German sides in the final, however, questions were asked whether any other nation could compete with the Bundesliga clubs. Lingor was not convinced, saying: "We have some very professional coaches now and the level of performance has been upped considerably in the past years but we must not forget that two years ago it was two Swedish teams in the final, so we are certainly not without peers."

Indeed, after the first legs of the semi-finals, it seemed that HSC and Djurgården/Älvsjö were set to play off for the trophy having gained first-leg wins in Germany against Frankfurt and Potsdam respectively. But in the returns, Montpellier fell to a 3-2 defeat and exited on away goals, while the Swedes had no answer as Potsdam turned on the style to win 5-2 in Solna. To get as close as they did was an impressive achievement for Montpellier, who might have become the first team from outside Germany and Scandinavia to reach the final had they not twice hit the woodwork and missed a penalty. Instead Frankfurt went on to claim a first crown since the inaugural final in 2002 and move the Bundesliga on to three tournament wins to the Swedish Allesvenkan's two.

History of the UEFA Women’s Cup

On 23 May 2000, the UEFA Executive Committee approved the proposal to introduce a European Women's club competition, and thus the UEFA Women's Cup came into being.

Thirty-three teams involved The draw for the 2001/02 competition took place during the 2001 UEFA European Women's Championship final tournament, with 33 teams setting out on the road to the final. One qualifying match was played before the teams were split into eight qualifying groups of four teams.

Frankfurt triumph The eight group winners contested the quarter-finals in a traditional home and away format with Umeå IK, HJK Helsinki, Toulouse FC and 1. FFC Frankfurt all advancing to the last four.

Fiercely contested Umeå defeated their Nordic rivals HJK, while Frankfurt's 2-1 first-leg success in France proved enough to see off a spirited Toulouse side. Something had to give at the Waldstadion final on 23 May 2002 and in the end it was Umeå's long unbeaten record as Frankfurt carried off the first UEFA Women's Cup with a 2-0 triumph.

Umeå success By 2002/03, 35 clubs were entering, but in the semi-finals Umeå had their revenge on Frankfurt winning a penalty shoot-out after both legs finished 1-1. Fortuna Hjørring of Denmark defeated England's Arsenal LFC to progress to the final, by now a two-legged affair, but it was Umeå who claimed the trophy.

Champions win again Forty teams played in the 2003/04 edition, with Germany and Scandinavia again dominating. Umeå beat Danish Brøndby IF to reach the final, where they were to play old rivals Frankfurt, who despite being held 0-0 in the first leg vs. Sweden's Malmö FF, won the return 4-1. It was Umeå who prevailed in the final for the second year running, winning the opening leg - the first time Frankfurt had lost over 90 minutes in the competition's history - and romping to a very large victory in Germany.

New champion Forty-three sides competed in the 2004/2005 edition as the Cup went from strength to strength, with a German club triumphing for the second time.

However it was 1. FFC Turbine Potsdam not their rivals from Frankfurt who succeeded over Swedish champions Djurgården/Älvsjö in the final.

All-German final Again 43 clubs took part in 2005/06, and although Potsdam made two finals in a row it was Frankfurt who kept the trophy in Germany, after winning the first leg away 4-0 before gaining a 3-2 victory in front of a tournament record 13,200 crowd.

Surprise results… The format and entry remained stable for 2006/07. However, without a German club in the semi-finals for the first time and an English team, Arsenal LFC, claiming the title, last year’s edition had lots of surprises to offer.

... twice in a row This season, another club made wonders in the UEFA Women’s Cup. For their first participation ever, the Olympique Lyonnais girls passed one stage after the other, being only stopped in the semi-finals by Umeå IK, because of the away- goal rule. The Swedish club is now to face 1. FFC Frankfurt in the final.

The trophy The challenge of designing the trophy was to take elements of the logo and create a contemporary and feminine shape. The body of the trophy is a single strand of gently twisted bronze emulating one of the waves of the logo. The form fans out at the bottom on to a two-tiered circular base and at the top envelopes an acrylic glass ball onto which the Women's cup logo has been sandblasted. The trophy is 40cm high and weighs 8.5kg. It was produced by Blue Infinity, a design company based in Geneva, Switzerland.