Challenge

Jacksonville Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Oscar Cruz got the match started through his kick off. Tommy Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Oscar Cruz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The throw-in from Pieter Harmens in the 6th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by Germany's Adrian Dreifuss. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oscar Cruz in the 7th minute of the match. King Batistuta might have been able to make a better finish in the 9th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tommy Kahn. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. King Batistuta ran back to his position shaking his head. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oscar Cruz in the 10th minute of play. In the 11th minute Jacksonville 67 were awarded a corner. Sven Horring went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 16th minute, King Batistuta made a precise shot to the right of Tommy Kahn. Germany's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After a rather tough play, Jacksonville 67's Joost Opdam got a free kick in the 18th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when King Batistuta got free with Tommy Kahn in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 21 minutes into the match, Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by King Batistuta. Rogelio Hanni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Frank Sachs, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. King Batistuta's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 26thth minute, Tommy Kahn skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 29th minute, King Batistuta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 32 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. Oscar Cruz 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. 40 minutes into the match, Jacksonville 67's goal looked a bit too open when Frank Sachs came free, but Rogelio Hanni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Pieter Harmens kicked well hit freekick during the 42nd minute of the match. Frank Sachs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rogelio Hanni having to interfere.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Frank Sachs to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 54th 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. Rogelio Hanni breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match had gone on for 63 minutes, Frank Sachs took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Rogelio Hanni to make any attempt to save it. Adrian Dreifuss hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oscar Cruz in the 68th minute of play forced Germany's goalkeeper Tommy Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 73 minutes into the match, King Batistuta 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 King Batistuta was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Frank Sachs in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rogelio Hanni saved Jacksonville 67 from getting behind. Albin Holweck received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Rogelio Hanni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. King Batistuta took the ball and in the 81 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 3-1. Tommy Kahn showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from King Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. After 85 played minutes Germany got a freekick which was hit by Adrian Dreifuss. Tommy Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oscar Cruz in the 86th minute of the match. 93 minutes into the match, Germany's Frank Sachs sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rogelio Hanni narrowly saved just below the crossbar.