Challenge

Old Trafford
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ronaldo Sharkin made the kick off which started today's match. Wei Kun Lin in the 5thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Tommy Kahn, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 10 minutes into the game, Wei Kun Lin cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Tommy Kahn was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 14 minutes into the match, Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wei Kun Lin. After having played for 16 minutes, Ronaldo Sharkin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manchester united's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ronaldo Sharkin 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 Chris Mergenthaler in the 18th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Manchester united's Mats Johnsson. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wei Kun Lin in the 19th minute of play. In the 19th match minute, Germany was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrian Dreifuss to maneuver through the defense. 22 minutes into the game, Chris Mergenthaler threw the ball into play from the sideline. Manchester united's Mats Johnsson quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 27th minute, Leif Holmberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vincent Lundin hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. Ronaldo Sharkin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Manchester united's zone, Frank Sachs stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erik Algren came out of the goal and Frank Sachs tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Frank Sachs stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Germany's Tommy Kahn played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ronaldo Sharkin in the 57th minute of play. After some careless play in the Germany defense, Ronaldo Sharkin 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. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ronaldo Sharkin, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Manchester united's zone, Frank Sachs stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Erik Algren came out of the goal and Frank Sachs tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Albin Holweck managed to get in a good position for a shot. Germany's supporters rose to their feet, but Albin Holweck was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Erik Algren breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to Germany getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great ball. Wei Kun Lin took the ball and in the 80 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tommy Kahn. Tommy Kahn dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 5-0. After a rather tough play, Germany's Malte Schiele got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Andréas Vidman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 85 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Ronaldo Sharkin came free, but Tommy Kahn reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Manchester united's Erik Algren got control of the ball when Frank Sachs tried to sneak it across the goal line. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Manchester united had played much better football throughout.