Alexandra Popp scores twice on Borussia Dortmund debut in Germany's third tier
The former Germany captain marked her first Dortmund appearance with two goals as 4,572 watched a third-tier women's match in Germany.
Alexandra Popp scored twice on her Borussia Dortmund debut as the club beat its opponents 3-0 in Germany's third tier, drawing an attendance of 4,572. The former Germany captain said the setting felt unusual after years at the top level.
Sky Sports reported that Popp described the experience as "not normal" while reflecting on the size of the crowd and the level of the competition. Her move has put one of German football's best-known players into a lower division.
The match underlined the attention Dortmund can bring to the women's game even outside the top flight. Popp's arrival also adds a high-profile name to a league that usually attracts far smaller crowds.
The game took place in Germany, where women's football has been expanding across several tiers.
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