Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Frank Sachs started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albin Holweck in the 3rd minute of play forced Average Joes's goalkeeper Linus Svanström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 9 played minutes Average Joes got a freekick which was hit by Aaron Löfgren. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Average Joes's goalkeeper Linus Svanström, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Average Joes booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Janik Vogt didn't get a good kick on the ball. The crowd rose to their feet as Mattias Finnman kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Tommy Kahn. That made the score 1-0 in the 18 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Sachs in the 29th minute of play forced Average Joes's goalkeeper Linus Svanström to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes had been played when some careless play by Average Joes's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Frank Sachs was slow to take the kick. During this time Germany's players had a chance to rest. A nice corner shot did that Frank Sachs got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Linus Svanström quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. Frank Sachs shot a long shot in the 30th minute and a light blocked Linus Svanström hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 1-1. 39 minutes into the match, Average Joes's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Linus Svanström reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Germany's Tommy Kahn got control of the ball when Hampus Johansson tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Germany booed when Average Joes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jo Blanchaert didn't get a good kick on the ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hampus Johansson to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 56th 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. After having played for 58 minutes, Mattias Finnman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Average Joes's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mattias Finnman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mattias Finnman took the ball and in the 70 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 2-1. In the 72nd minute, Adrian Dreifuss hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mattias Finnman struck a weak shot in the 73rd 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 Average Joes. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Frank Sachs managed to get in a good position for a shot. Germany's supporters rose to their feet, but Frank Sachs was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Linus Svanström breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a defensive mix-up in Average Joes's zone, Frank Sachs stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Linus Svanström came out of the goal and Frank Sachs tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hampus Johansson in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tommy Kahn saved Germany from getting behind. After a defensive mix-up in Average Joes's zone, Albin Holweck stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Linus Svanström came out of the goal and Albin Holweck tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aaron Löfgren hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Sven Krakouer hit a great ball.