Challenge

Iron Maiden Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Frank Sachs took the kick off in the first half of the match. 5 minutes into the game, Iron Maiden FC's Arın Biçim nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tommy Kahn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. In the 15th minute, Arın Biçim reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Tommy Kahn. The goal made the score 3-0. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dave Murray, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 29 minutes into the match, Iron Maiden FC's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Adalberto Nueva reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Honorio Torrent in the 33rd minute. Frank Sachs's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Adalberto Nueva read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Frank Sachs notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Iron Maiden FC's Adalberto Nueva. Adalberto Nueva was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Germany's Tommy Kahn proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Germany from getting a goal against them. 42 minutes into the match, Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dave Murray. After having played for 44 minutes, Albin Holweck managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Germany's supporters crossed their fingers, but Albin Holweck was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Arın Biçim to make the kick off. In the 52nd match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. Arın Biçim struck a weak shot in the 57th 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 Iron Maiden FC. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Honorio Torrent, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Günalp Talip in the 66th minute of play. Iron Maiden FC made a substitution. Janick Geers replaced Dave Murray. Frank Sachs struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Adalberto Nueva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Germany. If Albin Holweck had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Iron Maiden FC's Janick Geers in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Germany's goalie prevented a goal. Günalp Talip scored 4-1 in the 76th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tommy Kahn, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Iron Maiden FC made a substitution. Rob Halford replaced Clive Burr. 82 minutes into the match, Günalp Talip had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Tommy Kahn. Germany's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Günalp Talip was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-1. Arın Biçim took the ball and in the 85 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 6-1. After 89 minutes of play, Iron Maiden FC's Günalp Talip made it 7-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Tommy Kahn was left in no man's land by his defense there! The audience was convinced that Janick Geers's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tommy Kahn was relentless in the 93rd minute of the game. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arın Biçim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iron Maiden FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.