Challenge

Stade An Ráth Mór
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Yves Robinet made the kick off which started today's match. 6 minutes into the match, Rathmore Lime Tree's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Alix Geoffray reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Rathmore Lime Tree getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Toufik Loir hit a great ball. Alix Geoffray made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Sachs in the 12th minute of play. In the 14th minute of the game Brandon Pardon made a throw-in which Toufik Loir played forward. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Adrian Dreifuss charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adrian Dreifuss the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Adrian Dreifuss kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Tommy Kahn was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Walter Texier. When Germany's Frank Sachs in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rathmore Lime Tree's goalie prevented a goal. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Erwin Billault in the 25th minute. In the 26th minute Rathmore Lime Tree were awarded a corner. Benjamin Loth went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Rathmore Lime Tree's corner Benjamin Loth fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Tommy Kahn quite easily take care of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Sachs in the 30th minute of play forced Rathmore Lime Tree's goalkeeper Alix Geoffray to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gilbert Cosson was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 31st minute. Rathmore Lime Tree's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. In the 31st minute Yves Robinet 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. 41 minutes into the game, Frank Sachs cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Alix Geoffray was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Germany's Frank Sachs got a free kick in the 43rd minute. Brandon Pardon's late challenge caught a Germany's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Brandon Pardon helped the player get up and apologised. Brandon Pardon kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Frank Sachs was the one to do the kick off. Alix Geoffray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Sachs, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Alix Geoffray took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Sachs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 55 minutes into the game, Frank Sachs cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Alix Geoffray was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Brandon Pardon kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. After recieving a nice pass, Germany's Frank Sachs tried to score from far away in the 59th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Yves Robinet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tommy Kahn having to interfere. In the 70th minute, Albin Holweck 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. In the 74th minute, Albin Holweck 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 76 minutes, Gabin Lièvin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rathmore Lime Tree and the Germany players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 76 played minutes Rathmore Lime Tree got a freekick which was hit by Gabin Lièvin. Gilbert Cosson recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 82nd minute Germany were awarded a corner. Frank Sachs went to the cornerflag to take it. 85 minutes into the game, Rathmore Lime Tree's Yves Robinet 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, 1-2. Alix Geoffray showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Sachs, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. 94 minutes in the game Brandon Pardon did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Toufik Loir.