Spandau 04: Women celebrate Supercup victory against Bochum!

Spandau 04: Women celebrate Supercup victory against Bochum!

On October 18, 2025, the women of Wasserfreunde Spandau 04 triumphed in the Supercup against SV Blau-Weiß Bochum with 15:11. The encounter took place in the Schöneberg sports and teaching swimming pool in Berlin and represented another highlight in the Spandau women's track record. In fact, the water friends have won all national titles since 2018 and with this victory defended their position as the best water polo team in Germany germanaquatics.de reported.

In the run-up to the game it was the first meeting between Spandau 04 and Bochum. The latter had set up a new team sponsor, the DAX group Rheinmetall, and a new squad. Bochum had previously reached the final of the 2025 championship and therefore appeared with a self-confident demeanor. However, the Spandau women went into the game as German champions and cup winners.

Game progression and decisive moments

The game started explosively, with Bochum taking a 3-1 lead in the first quarter. But Spandau was not discouraged. The Berliners quickly equalized and kept the game exciting in the second and third quarters, with several lead changes. In the decisive final section, the water friends pulled ahead by four goals and defended this lead until the end.

The best scorers for Spandau were captain Gesa Deike and Barbara Bujka, who each scored four goals. On the Bochum side, Aylin Fry was the biggest threat with four goals and Jana Stüwe with three goals. The success marks the fifth consecutive victory in the Supercup for Spandau, as well deutsche-wasserpolo-liga.de notes.

The importance of women's water polo

The Supercup is not just a sporting competition, but is part of a larger movement to strengthen women's water polo in Germany and worldwide. Historically, women's water polo has been characterized by challenges, but also significant progress, such as waterball100.de explained. Women's water polo combines athleticism, tactics and team spirit as they strive for recognition and equality in the sport.

The Bundesliga represents the highest competition in German women's water polo and the DSV Cup is another important national tournament. Over the years, women's teams have proven their class in international competitions such as the Olympic Games and European Championships. The increase in women in leadership positions in sport and the increasing visibility of women in water polo is a positive development for the future.