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Spectators: 8471 (Terracing: 6354, Seating: 1948, VIP seats: 169) 4 minutes into the match, FK Partizani Tirana's goal looked a bit too open when Dustin Kalweit came free, but Thorsten Benscheider reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 6th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC WOUDOO's goalkeeper Marcinho Secco, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Marten Stallberg's late challenge caught a FK Partizani Tirana's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marten Stallberg helped the player get up and apologised. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 12th minute of the game. One of FC WOUDOO:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of FK Partizani Tirana:s goal. FK Partizani Tirana's Thorsten Benscheider played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ehrhard Bretzel in the 21st minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kemal Schmitter in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcinho Secco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Franz-Peter Zinn received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Marcinho Secco tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 33rd minute, Tommy Clason made a precise shot to the right of Marcinho Secco. FC WOUDOO's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. If Epifanio Marin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 37th minute, Sascha Hinz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Epifanio Marin's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Thorsten Benscheider firmly grabbed it by the left post. 48 minutes into the game, FC WOUDOO's Ehrhard Bretzel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Thorsten Benscheider made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ehrhard Bretzel made a kick off. Thorsten Benscheider showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ehrhard Bretzel, who was totally free with the ball in the 57th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Ehrhard Bretzel had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Thorsten Benscheider. FK Partizani Tirana's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ehrhard Bretzel was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-2. If Epifanio Marin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FK Partizani Tirana's Thorsten Benscheider played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dustin Kalweit in the 68th minute of play. Thorsten Benscheider took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Epifanio Marin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to FC WOUDOO getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Marten Stallberg hit a great ball. In the 72nd minute of the match Zwi Gilgen sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Marcinho Secco skillfully saved the ball. A hard shot 73 in the game by Kemal Schmitter from a close distance when the talented Marcinho Secco managed to make a qualified save. FC WOUDOO's players were relieved. FK Partizani Tirana's Thorsten Benscheider played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dustin Kalweit in the 76th minute of play. During the 76th minute of the match Marten Stallberg completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Marten Stallberg a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. The supporters of FK Partizani Tirana booed when FC WOUDOO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marten Stallberg didn't get a good kick on the ball. When %teams%'s Kemal Schmitter was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 3-3 just inside the left pole, 80 minutes into the game. Marcinho Secco was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. After a rather tough play, FC WOUDOO's Dustin Kalweit got a free kick in the 90th minute. FK Partizani Tirana's Thorsten Benscheider played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dustin Kalweit in the 95th minute of play. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.