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The 32-year-old former midfielder wrote her name in Bundesliga history after Union Berlin’s win over Darmstadt
In a groundbreaking moment for German football, Marie-Louise Eta etched her name in history on Sunday, becoming the first female coach to lead a Bundesliga team to victory. Eta guided Union Berlin to a significant 1-0 win over Darmstadt in a fixture that marked her debut as the head coach.
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The 32-year-old former Germany youth international had previously been appointed as an assistant first-team coach for Union Berlin earlier in the season. However, circumstances led to Eta taking the helm for the Bundesliga strugglers in their home game against bottom-placed Darmstadt, with Nenad Bjelica serving a suspension.
Eta makes historic Bundesliga debut
Eta’s inaugural experience as the leader of a Bundesliga side resulted in a 1-0 triumph, secured by Benedict Hollerbach’s decisive goal just after the hour mark. Not only did Eta guide Union Berlin to victory on the field, but she also took charge of all pre and post-match media duties, showcasing her comprehensive role in the historic fixture.
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Union Berlin’s Marie-Louise Eta | Imago
A Women’s Champions League winner with Turbine Potsdam in 2010, Eta had previously worked in the youth set-up at Union Berlin. Her transition to the first-team coaching staff occurred last year, and her ascent to the head coaching position highlights her rapid progress within the football hierarchy.
Eta shows leadership amidst suspension and tough circumstances
Nenad Bjelica’s suspension, resulting from an incident involving Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane, paved the way for Eta to lead the team. The German Football Association handed Bjelica a three-game ban for unsporting behavior, providing Eta with the opportunity to make history.
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Marie-Louise Eta during Union Berlin’s match against Darmstadt | Imago
Despite Union Berlin facing a tougher campaign compared to the previous season, Eta’s inspirational leadership against Darmstadt propelled the team five points clear of the relegation spots. The victory not only marks a significant moment for Eta personally but also adds a historic chapter to the ongoing evolution of women in football coaching roles.
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