Challenge

Marieholm Stadion
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Björn Jespersson made the kick off which started today's match. In the 4th minute Albin Holweck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Christian Mårtensson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 4 minutes into the match, Albin Holweck had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Christian Mårtensson. Marieholm's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Albin Holweck was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Daniel Persson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Tommy Kahn made a huge save. Albin Holweck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Mårtensson having to interfere. Christian Mårtensson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Albin Holweck in the 14th minute of play. A hard shot 17 in the game by Daniel Persson from a close distance when the talented Tommy Kahn managed to make a qualified save. Germany's players were relieved. 19 minutes into the match, Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Anders Bennet. In the 20th minute, Björn Jespersson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Marieholm fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. With a little luck, Germany's Tommy Kahn got control of the ball when Björn Jespersson tried to sneak it across the goal line. Frank Sachs sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 28th minute, Marieholm's Anders Bennet ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Tommy Kahn. Tommy Kahn yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. Germany's Tommy Kahn proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Germany from getting a goal against them. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Anders Bennet managed to get in a good position for a shot. Marieholm's supporters rose to their feet, but Anders Bennet was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Tommy Kahn breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sven Krakouer kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Sture Söderberg struck a weak shot in the 38th 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 Marieholm. Christian Mårtensson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Sachs in the 41st minute of play. 43 minutes had been played when some careless play by Germany's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sture Söderberg was slow to take the kick. During this time Marieholm's players had a chance to rest. Tommy Kahn made an important save on a dangerous shot by Björn Jespersson in the 46th minute.

The wind increased when Frank Sachs made the kick off in the second half. Frank Sachs might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Christian Mårtensson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Frank Sachs ran back to his position shaking his head. 54 minutes into the game, Janik Vogt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Germany's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Marieholm the free kick. Janik Vogt hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. 56 minutes into the game, Daniel Persson was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Marieholm's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Germany the free kick. Daniel Persson hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Germany's Albin Holweck got a free kick in the 59th minute. Frank Sachs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christian Mårtensson having to interfere. Frank Sachs struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Christian Mårtensson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Germany. Björn Jespersson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Frank Sachs's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 72ndth minute, Christian Mårtensson skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Frank Sachss short, quick shot in the 72ndth minute got Christian Mårtensson to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 74 played minutes Marieholm got a freekick which was hit by Lukas Lind. In the 85th minute, Lukas Lind hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Albin Holweck sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sture Söderberg in the 91st minute of play. After 95 played minutes Frank Sachs rounded Marieholm's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-2. For all the effort they put into the match, the Germany players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Marieholm.