Challenge

Kernsdorf
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Germany's Frank Sachs 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. In the 3rd minute, Frank Sachs got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Germany's defense didn't have a chance, in the 6th minute, when Mariusz Bondel scored to the left of an out of position Tommy Kahn, making the score, 1-0. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Tadeusz Siekierka in the 12th minute. In the 16th minute of the match, Tadeusz Siekierka got a very nice opportunity to score, but Tommy Kahn was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Zbyszek Kaider showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albin Holweck in the 19th minute of the match. In the 20th minute of the match Germany got a corner. Kernsdorf SSA's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Frank Sachs ran over to the corner to take the kick. Albin Holweck was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 23 minutes into the game, Tadeusz Siekierka recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tommy Kahn. Tadeusz Siekierka showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. In the 27th minute Mariusz Bondel shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tommy Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Tadeusz Siekierka struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Tommy Kahn didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kernsdorf SSA. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mariusz Bondel, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. 38 minutes into the match, Kernsdorf SSA's Mariusz Bondel sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tommy Kahn narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mariusz Bondel made a kick off. After 55 minutes, Chris Mergenthaler mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Germany and the Kernsdorf SSA players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 57 played minutes Kernsdorf SSA got a freekick which was hit by Diego Esqueira. In the 58th minute, Diego Esqueira hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 62nd match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. Chris Mergenthaler kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. 65 minutes into the match, Kernsdorf SSA's José Guerreiro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Tommy Kahn narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A sloppy throw-in by Arkadiusz Kajdasz in the 68th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Germany's Janik Vogt. Albin Holweck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zbyszek Kaider having to interfere. Kernsdorf SSA were awarded a corner in the 73th minute after Germany's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Lazaros Rota took the corner. José Guerreiro was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. A collision led to Kernsdorf SSA getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Konstanty Ratulowski hit a great ball. Mariusz Bondel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Albin Holweck hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers José Guerreiro in the 88th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tommy Kahn saved Germany from getting behind. When Frank Sachs fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Germany's protests and gave Frank Sachs a yellow card for diving instead. In the 93rd match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frank Sachs to maneuver through the defense. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mariusz Bondel in the 94th minute of the match. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Kernsdorf SSA had played much better football throughout.