Friendly League

Knaggel FC Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 5th minute, Reese Richard hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Howard Stafford showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dominik Korsus, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. In the 7th minute of the match ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG got a corner. Knaggel FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Etienne Van Thomme ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Etienne Van Thomme to fire away a dangerous shot which Howard Stafford despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Roman Seiderer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Belton Gruer, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. 15 minutes into the match, ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goal looked a bit too open when Buchanan Starling came free, but Roman Seiderer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 17 minutes into the game, Dominik Korsus cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Howard Stafford was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Roman Seiderer proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG from getting a goal against them. After having played for 23 minutes, Elliot Stockwin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Knaggel FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elliot Stockwin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Philipp Lautsch charged in rather forcefully in the 31st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Philipp Lautsch the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 33 minutes into the match, ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's goal looked a bit too open when Belton Gruer came free, but Roman Seiderer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dominik Korsus in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Howard Stafford saved Knaggel FC from getting behind. Howard Stafford showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dominik Korsus in the 41st minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

After a defensive mix-up in Knaggel FC's zone, Etienne Van Thomme stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Howard Stafford came out of the goal and Etienne Van Thomme tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 54th minute, Dominik Korsus hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 55 minutes into the game, Knaggel FC's Elliot Stockwin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Roman Seiderer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's Johann Zöllner was substituted for Ole Rabe. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Etienne Van Thomme managed to get in a good position for a shot. ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG's supporters rose to their feet, but Etienne Van Thomme was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Howard Stafford breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After some careless play in the ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG defense, Elliot Stockwin kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Roman Seiderer. The ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Roman Seiderer should have stopped the shot. Michael Schreer hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. Belton Gruer struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Roman Seiderer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Knaggel FC. In the 75th minute, Elliot Stockwin left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Knaggel FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Etienne Van Thomme in the 79thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Howard Stafford, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 82nd minute, Johann Zöllner fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Howard Stafford took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dominik Korsus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Etienne Van Thomme fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Howard Stafford having to interfere. The supporters of Knaggel FC booed when ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Philipp Lautsch didn't get a good kick on the ball. Knaggel FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of ΔΓЅΣ∏ ΔLLΔ ∏GΣGG for a fine match.