Challenge

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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Frank Sachs got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, one of spikarna:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for spikarna. 6 minutes into the game, Kaj Hård recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Tommy Kahn. Kaj Hård showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kaj Hård in the 11th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Frank Sachs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lars Norberg having to interfere. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Malte Schiele hit a great ball. 17 minutes into the match, Sven Nordkvist dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Tommy Kahn, 2-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th 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. Lars Norberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 23 minutes, Frank Sachs managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Germany's supporters crossed their fingers, but Frank Sachs was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The throw-in from Rickard Alefors in the 27th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Germany's Janik Vogt. With a little luck, Germany's Tommy Kahn got control of the ball when Atakan Pepe tried to sneak it across the goal line. Atakan Pepe's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tommy Kahn read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. Sven Nordkvist hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th 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. Lars Norberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Kaj Hård who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 38thth minute tested the skills of Tommy Kahn when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 39 minutes into the match, Kaj Hård 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 Kaj Hård was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Lars Norberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Sachs in the 44th minute of play. After 46 played minutes spikarna got a freekick which was hit by Atakan Pepe.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Kaj Hård to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Kaj Hård came free, but Tommy Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kaj Hård, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kaj Hård in the 57th minute of play. When spikarna's Kaj Hård in the 64th minute got a chance for a shot 64th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Germany's goalie prevented a goal. In the 65th minute spikarna were awarded a corner. Atakan Pepe went to the cornerflag to take it. Niklas Söderberg hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Rickard Alefors hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in spikarna's zone, Albin Holweck stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lars Norberg 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. 73 minutes into the game, spikarna's Sven Nordkvist 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, 5-0. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 80 played minutes spikarna got a freekick which was hit by Rickard Alefors. Adrian Dreifuss kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sven Nordkvist, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Sven Nordkvist received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Tommy Kahn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. spikarna were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Germany for a fine match.