Hoffenheim Women 5 – 0 Young Boys Women
International Club Friendly | 18 July 2026, 21:30

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim Women began their pre-season campaign in emphatic style, dismantling Swiss side BSC Young Boys Women 5–0 in a one-sided friendly. The German Frauen-Bundesliga outfit showed superior fitness, sharpness, and attacking fluidity from the first whistle, leaving little doubt about their ambitions for the upcoming season.

First‑half dominance sets the tone

Hoffenheim took control immediately. Inside the opening ten minutes, a slick passing move carved open the Young Boys defence, and forward Laura Merkel slotted home the opener with a composed finish. The pressure never relented. By the 25th minute, midfielder Selina Özkan doubled the lead with a powerful strike from the edge of the box, leaving the Swiss goalkeeper with no chance.

Young Boys struggled to contain Hoffenheim’s high press and quick transitions. The German side’s third goal arrived just before half‑time when winger Emma Richter latched onto a through ball and curled a precise shot into the far corner. At 3‑0, the match was effectively decided.

Second‑half consolidation and additional goals

Hoffenheim continued to dominate after the restart, rotating their squad and maintaining intensity. Substitute Jana Fischer made an immediate impact, scoring the fourth with a header from a corner kick. The fifth goal came from a well‑worked set piece, finished off by centre‑back Lena Hartmann to cap a comprehensive performance.

Young Boys rarely threatened Hoffenheim’s goal. Their best chance came from a long‑range effort that sailed just over the bar. The Swiss side will take lessons from this heavy defeat as they continue their own pre‑season preparations.

Key takeaways

• Hoffenheim’s depth – Even with several changes, the quality did not drop. The squad looks well‑balanced and hungry.
• Young Boys’ defensive organisation – Despite the scoreline, the visitors showed glimpses of structure but were undone by individual errors and Hoffenheim’s relentless speed.
• Friendly context – These results should be taken with perspective. Both sides used the match to build fitness and test tactical variations.

Hoffenheim Women will be pleased with the clean sheet and the variety of goalscorers. Their next friendly may offer a sterner examination, but this performance signals that they are on track for a competitive season ahead.