Challenge

AFB Arena
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Germany's Albin Holweck managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Lukasz Wielopolski in the 9 minute of the game. Frank Sachs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Birk Bodin having to interfere. Ignacio Valerón fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tommy Kahn having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cherry Evans got free with Tommy Kahn in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 18th minute, one of Germany: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 Germany. Tommy Kahn made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Sören Wanneck sent off a good shot on target. Birk Bodin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Frank Sachs, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. 29 minutes into the match, Frank Sachs had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Birk Bodin. Weiß-Rot Frankfurt's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Frank Sachs was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Thomas Groppe took the ball and in the 32 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 2-1. With a little luck, Germany's Tommy Kahn got control of the ball when Cherry Evans tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some careless play in the Germany defense, Thomas Groppe 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. Lukasz Wielopolski hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. 47 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 Weiß-Rot Frankfurt the free kick. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Cherry Evans to strike the kick off in the second half. Aldo Bauzá received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Tommy Kahn tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Weiß-Rot Frankfurt's Cherry Evans in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Germany's goalie prevented a goal. Weiß-Rot Frankfurt's Olaf Krumbein got a good chance for a goal in the 59th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 59th match minute, Weiß-Rot Frankfurt was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aldo Bauzá to maneuver through the defense. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Pacho Raya during the 60th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Weiß-Rot Frankfurt's Pacho Raya got a free kick in the 60th minute. Germany's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Frank Sachs in the 62nd minute. Germany's Frank Sachs was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Birk Bodin in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Sören Wanneck tried to clear up in front of the goal, but didn't succeed and rather the ball rolled into the own goal to the right of a despaired Birk Bodin. An unnecessary self made goal, 3-2 in the 63rd minute. Tommy Kahn made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olaf Krumbein in the 71st minute of play. A collision led to Weiß-Rot Frankfurt getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Lukasz Wielopolski hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th 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. Birk Bodin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sören Wanneck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tommy Kahn having to interfere. Olaf Krumbein recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. There was no doubt that Weiß-Rot Frankfurt were the better team. Weiß-Rot Frankfurt's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.