Friendly League

Aufbau-Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Uwe-Jens Röttger made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the match, Manchester United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Matti Erkiner came free, but Edwin van der Sar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Valdemar Kuoppala struck a weak shot in the 7th minute. Heinz-Gerd Bonin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester United FC. Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Uwe-Jens Röttger in the 13th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Andras Gafus got free with Edwin van der Sar in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Taisto Pentsinen in the 18th minute of play forced 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz's goalkeeper Heinz-Gerd Bonin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Heinz-Gerd Bonin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Taisto Pentsinen in the 19th minute of the match. With a little luck, Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar got control of the ball when Uwe-Jens Röttger tried to sneak it across the goal line. Valdemar Kuoppala recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 22nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 24 minutes, Uwe-Jens Röttger made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Manchester United FC's Edwin van der Sar tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Edwin van der Sar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andras Gafus, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. Edwin van der Sar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Uwe-Jens Röttger, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the match, Manchester United FC's goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Andras Gafus. Heinz-Gerd Bonin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Valdemar Kuoppala in the 45th minute of the match. Eero Uusipaavalniemi's late challenge caught a 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Eero Uusipaavalniemi helped the player get up and apologised. Eero Uusipaavalniemi hit a great freekick 48 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Manchester United FC's Eero Uusipaavalniemi got a free kick in the 49th minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Valdemar Kuoppala made the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Manchester United FC getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Taisto Pentsinen hit a great ball. In the 53rd minute Matti Erkiner shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edwin van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Heinz-Gerd Bonin made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Valdemar Kuoppala sent off a good shot on target. In the 56th minute Matti Erkiner shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edwin van der Sar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Valdemar Kuoppala got free with Heinz-Gerd Bonin in the 62nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 66 played minutes 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz got a freekick which was hit by Adriano Görlitz. 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz were furious when Egon Künkler was red carded, 68 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 67th minute of the game. One of 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Manchester United FC:s goal. Heinz-Gerd Bonin had in the 70thth minute some difficulties stopping Valdemar Kuoppala's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The excitement rose when Manchester United FC's Valdemar Kuoppala after 70 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 2-1. After 72 played minutes Manchester United FC got a freekick which was hit by Alfred Laulaja. 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz made a substitution. Marcus Willmann replaced Matti Erkiner. Marcus Willmann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Taisto Pentsinen managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manchester United FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Taisto Pentsinen was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Heinz-Gerd Bonin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Pietari Puhakainen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. With a little luck, 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz's Heinz-Gerd Bonin got control of the ball when Pietari Puhakainen tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz booed when Manchester United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdemar Kuoppala didn't get a good kick on the ball. 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz's Heinz-Gerd Bonin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Taisto Pentsinen in the 86th minute of play. Edwin van der Sar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andras Gafus in the 90th minute of the match. In the 93rd match minute, 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Uwe-Jens Röttger to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in 1.FC Aufbau-Einsturz's zone, Markus Vähäsavo stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Heinz-Gerd Bonin came out of the goal and Markus Vähäsavo tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Heinz-Gerd Bonin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Davide Beckham, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Andras Gafus hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. Marcus Willmann fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 99th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edwin van der Sar having to interfere.