Zwolle Women 0-4 Werder Bremen Women
International Club Friendly – July 25, 2026

Werder Bremen Women delivered a commanding preseason performance, routing Zwolle Women 4-0 in an international club friendly on July 25, 2026. The German side showed superior sharpness and cohesion in front of goal, while the Dutch hosts struggled to find rhythm against a well-organized Bremen outfit.

Match Overview

Played at a neutral venue (or Zwolle’s home ground), the friendly served as an important warm-up for both clubs ahead of their respective domestic seasons. Werder Bremen dominated from the first whistle, controlling possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities. Zwolle, despite spirited defending, could not contain Bremen’s attacking waves.

First Half – Bremen Take Control

The visitors opened the scoring inside the first 20 minutes through a well-worked team move. Bremen’s high press forced Zwolle into errors, and by halftime they had added two more goals, effectively putting the match beyond reach. The half ended 3-0, with Bremen’s midfield dictating the tempo and their forwards finishing clinically.

Second Half – Clinical Finish

Bremen continued their dominant display after the restart, adding a fourth goal midway through the half. Zwolle created a few half-chances but lacked the final ball or a composed finish. The German side substituted freely, giving minutes to squad players while maintaining defensive solidity. The clean sheet was a further positive for the visitors.

Standout Performers

• Werder Bremen’s forward line: Four different scorers – a testament to their depth and attacking variety.
• Bremen’s midfield engine: Controlled possession and broke lines with incisive passing.
• Zwolle’s goalkeeper: Made several saves to keep the scoreline from being even wider.

Implications

The result provides a significant confidence boost for Werder Bremen Women as they fine-tune tactics for their upcoming league campaign. For Zwolle, the heavy defeat highlights areas to address, particularly defensive organization and transitioning out of pressure. Friendlies are ultimately about preparation, but Bremen’s performance suggests they are in sharp form early in preseason.