Challenge

Cruz de Malta
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Frank Sachs took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some careless play in the Germany defense, Gunnar Ekeroth kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Tommy Kahn. The Germany fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Tommy Kahn should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great ball. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gunnar Ekeroth in the 15th minute of play. Gunnar Ekeroth's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 20thth minute, Tommy Kahn skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 22nd minute, Gunnar Ekeroth ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Tommy Kahn was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. A collision led to Three Lions FC getting a freekick after 25 minutes play. Benito McRae hit a great ball. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kajetan Filanowski in the 32nd minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Gunnar Ekeroth came free, but Tommy Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. George Grealish fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tommy Kahn having to interfere. After 43 played minutes Three Lions FC got a freekick which was hit by Benito McRae. George Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Sachs in the 44th minute of the match.

The wind increased when Gunnar Ekeroth made the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Adrian Dreifuss 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 Three Lions FC the free kick. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Germany's zone, Gunnar Ekeroth stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Tommy Kahn came out of the goal and Gunnar Ekeroth tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 55th match minute, Three Lions FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kajetan Filanowski to maneuver through the defense. 57 minutes into the game, Three Lions FC's Gunnar Ekeroth 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, 3-0. George Lukaku hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. George Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albin Holweck in the 65th minute of the match. George Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Frank Sachs in the 68th minute of the match. The supporters of Germany booed when Three Lions FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. George Lukaku didn't get a good kick on the ball. George Buffon made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Frank Sachs sent off a good shot on target. Three Lions FC's Gunnar Ekeroth got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Willy Stieler fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Germany's protests and gave Willy Stieler a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 93 minutes play. Willy Stieler hit a great ball. George Grealish sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Three Lions FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Germany had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.