Challenge

The Dribbel Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Zero Gravity's Wawrzyniec Iwanowski started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wawrzyniec Iwanowski got free with Tommy Kahn in the 6th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 8th minute, Wawrzyniec Iwanowski fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Tommy Kahn, passed just outside the right post. Mehmet Hamdi Yaren received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Tommy Kahn came out and tried to block the shot, but Mehmet Hamdi Yaren slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 10th minute. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bob Westelinx, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wawrzyniec Iwanowski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 16th minute of the match, but Tommy Kahn made a huge save. In the 17th minute, Albin Holweck hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Germany's Tommy Kahn got control of the ball when Bob Westelinx tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ritchie Schepmans charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ritchie Schepmans the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A hard shot 24 in the game by Wawrzyniec Iwanowski from a close distance when the talented Tommy Kahn managed to make a qualified save. Germany's players were relieved. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mehmet Hamdi Yaren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Germany's Tommy Kahn got control of the ball when Wawrzyniec Iwanowski tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 34 minutes, Wawrzyniec Iwanowski made it 2-0 with a short kick to the right side. Germany's Tommy Kahn tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Zero Gravity's Bob Westelinx got a good chance for a goal in the 37th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 46th minute, Chris Mergenthaler hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Frank Sachs to strike the kick off in the second half. After 52 minutes, Albin Holweck mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Germany and the Zero Gravity players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Albin Holweck hit a great ball. After having played for 56 minutes, Wawrzyniec Iwanowski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zero Gravity's supporters crossed their fingers, but Wawrzyniec Iwanowski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zero Gravity made a substitution. Pierre-Paul Serneels replaced Januário Quinaz. In the 59th match minute, Zero Gravity was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Qin Fei Chao to maneuver through the defense. Albin Holweck received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Vincent Vanger came out and tried to block the shot, but Albin Holweck slotted it home off the left post making it 2-1 in the 61st minute. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bob Westelinx in the 64th minute of play. In the 66th minute Zero Gravity were awarded a corner. William Schroons went to the cornerflag to take it. 71 minutes into the match, Zero Gravity's goal looked a bit too open when Albin Holweck came free, but Vincent Vanger reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mehmet Hamdi Yaren kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Vincent Vanger showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Sachs, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 74th minute, Sven Krakouer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Malte Schiele hit a great ball. When Wawrzyniec Iwanowski came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Zero Gravity fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Wawrzyniec Iwanowski couldn't finish the play. Frank Sachs struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Vincent Vanger didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Germany. Bob Westelinx kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Germany's Albin Holweck got his second yellow card of the match in the 94th minute. The referee ordered Albin Holweck off the ground. Albin Holweck kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Mehmet Hamdi Yaren took the ball and in the 97 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tommy Kahn. Tommy Kahn dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-1.