Endemann caps Wolfsburg thrashing as United collapse

Manchester United succumbed to the first defeat of their Women’s Champions League campaign, losing 5-2 against Wolfsburg after braces from Ella Peddemors and Lineth Beerensteyn and a late finish by Vivien Endemann. It was a result that sent Stephan Lerch’s side two places above United into third in the table.

- Sophie Downey

The temperature in Wolfsburg may have been close to freezing but the players on the pitch did their bit to warm up the Volkswagen Arena. Five first-half goals raised the temperature as momentum swung between the two teams before Wolfsburg opened up a gap after the break.

A disappointed Marc Skinner was left to rue his side’s lapses in concentration defensively. The timings of the goals and errors in the buildup seemed to frustrate him the most, particularly after a strong start.

"I think the stats sum it up," the United manager said. “Six shots on target, five goals. They’ve been clinical but, really, we’ve given them the game... there’s not much more I can say. It’s gut-wrenching to concede five, especially in the way we have.”