1. Bundesliga Women· Season 2011
Munster W
Kopenicker Berlin W
USC Münster fought back from 1-2 down to beat Köpenicker SC Berlin 3-2 (26-24, 25-27, 16-25, 25-17, 15-9) in the 1. Bundesliga Women on 4 December 2011.
Match Analysis
AI SummarySet-by-Set Breakdown
Set 1 — Münster 26–24 Köpenick
The opening set was a tense affair with both sides trading points deep into extra time. Münster edged ahead 26–24 to take the early lead, but it was a sign of things to come — neither team willing to give an inch.
Set 2 — Münster 25–27 Köpenick
Köpenick responded brilliantly, pushing the second set to another tight finish. The visitors held their nerve in the clutch moments to level the match at 1–1 with a 27–25 win.
Set 3 — Münster 16–25 Köpenick
The third set belonged entirely to Köpenicker SC Berlin. Ilona Dröger powered her side forward with her all-round game, and Berlin raced to a commanding 25–16 victory to take a 2–1 lead. Münster looked shell-shocked as the visitors dominated from start to finish.
Set 4 — Münster 25–17 Köpenick
Facing a deficit, Münster roared back. Axel Büring's side regrouped during the break and produced a dominant response. Hana Cutura and Lonneke Sloetjes found their rhythm in attack, while the Münster defence limited Köpenick's scoring options. The hosts cruised to a 25–17 win to force a deciding set.
Set 5 — Münster 15–9 Köpenick
The decisive set was one-way traffic. Münster raced to a 10–6 lead at the change of ends and never looked back. With the home crowd behind them, they closed out the match 15–9 to complete a memorable comeback.
Key Performers
Ilona Dröger (Köpenick) was the standout player on the court, tallying a remarkable 26 points with 23 kills (45% attack success), 8 blocks and 1 ace. Her offensive production kept Berlin in the match for three sets.
Jennifer Sell (Köpenick) matched Dröger's 26-point haul, recording 22 kills (46% attack success) along with 3 aces and 1 block. The duo formed a formidable attacking partnership that caused Münster problems throughout the middle of the match.
Hana Cutura (Münster) led the home side's scoring with 16 points (13 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace) and was instrumental in the fourth-set turnaround.
Lonneke Sloetjes (Münster) also contributed 16 points (12 kills, 3 blocks, 1 ace) with her powerful hitting from the right side.
Andrea Berg / née Wiley (Münster) was exceptionally efficient in the middle, converting 11 of her 17 attack attempts (65%) for 14 points and adding 2 blocks.
Ines Bathen (Münster) chipped in 12 points (9 kills, 2 blocks, 1 ace) from the outside hitter position, while Linda Dörendahl anchored the backcourt with a 62% positive reception rate.
Match Statistics
The final numbers reflected just how tight the contest was:
- Total points: Münster 107–102 Köpenick
- Attack success: Münster 40% – 41% Köpenick
- Blocks: Münster 6 – 16 Köpenick
- Aces: Münster 4 – 6 Köpenick
- Reception (positive): Münster 55% – 44% Köpenick
Despite being out-blocked 16–6, Münster's superior serving reception and clutch play in the crucial moments proved decisive.
Context & Implications
This 10th matchday fixture of the 2011/12 1. Bundesliga Women season proved vital for both sides. Münster entered the weekend sitting sixth in the table, looking to build momentum after mixed results in November. The win moved them to 10 points from 7 matches, keeping them in touch with the top half of the league.
Earlier in the week, Münster had suffered a 3–1 defeat at Suhl (25–18, 22–25, 23–25, 15–25) on 26 November, making this comeback victory all the more important for team morale.
Köpenick, meanwhile, showed they could compete with anyone on their day, with Dröger and Sell proving a handful for any defence. The visitors left Münster with a point from the two-set advantage they had established but will rue their inability to close out the match when leading 2–1.
Looking Ahead
Münster were scheduled to face Alemannia Aachen next in the DVV Cup quarter-finals on 12 December 2011 — a key fixture that would test their cup credentials. For Köpenick, the challenge was to turn promising performances into consistent results as the season moved towards its midpoint.
Rivalry since 2009
Munster W vs Kopenicker Berlin W Head to Head Results· 17
Munster W and Kopenicker Berlin W have met 17 times — Munster W won 13, Kopenicker Berlin W won 4, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Munster W leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 17 meetings. A combined 72 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.24 per match (45 for the home side, 27 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (82%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2017.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 Jun 2026