Players, coaches, officials and fans hardly got any sleep as celebrations continued until the morning followed by further parties back in Frankfurt. Over 100,000 fans welcomed their heroes in the city centre despite stormy weather and heavy rain.
Rangers' Aaron Ramsey, who had been brought on specially for the shootout, missed the seventh penalty, and Frankfurt's Rafael Santos Borre drilled the last penalty into the corner to decide the title.
Bala joined Rangers Women FC in January this year before the Covid-19 pandemic broke out to become the first Indian footballer to play in Europe's top-flight
Bala Devi is among the leading players of the continent to join the Asian Football Confederation's #BreakTheChain video campaign against COVID-19.
Rangers FC announced the signing of Bala Devi from Manipur Police Sports Club, subject to international clearance. She will join the club on an 18-month deal
She has also served as her national team captain in a distinguished international career, which began when she was called up aged just 15.
Bala Devi has been a star footballer for the Indian women's team and has now anded a trial with Rangers FC through the club's partnership with Bengaluru FC.
