League

Rothenberge
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) MSV Duisburg's Franz Hasselbach started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. MSV Duisburg's Christoph Schardt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Heinrich Link in the 4th minute of play. Christoph Schardt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Heinrich Link, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Franz Hasselbach got free with Leo Schubert in the 9th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Heinrich Link in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Christoph Schardt prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Christoph Schardt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Heinrich Link, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14thth minute of the game Heinrich Link who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but MSV Duisburg's Christoph Schardt was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The audience was convinced that Heinrich Link's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Christoph Schardt was relentless in the 16th minute of the game. Andy Roth's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christoph Schardt read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. In the 21st minute, Andy Roth ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Christoph Schardt was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. When Daubenbornerhof's Heinrich Link in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye MSV Duisburg's goalie prevented a goal. In the 32nd minute, Arminius Dieling hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 33rdth minute of the game Franz Hasselbach who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Daubenbornerhof's Leo Schubert was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 35 minutes into the game, Birger Pfützner recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Leo Schubert. Birger Pfützner showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. In the 39th minute, Andy Roth ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Christoph Schardt was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. The audience was convinced that Heinrich Link's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Christoph Schardt was relentless in the 42nd minute of the game. The supporters of Daubenbornerhof booed when MSV Duisburg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Birger Pfützner didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, MSV Duisburg's Felix Plaas got a free kick in the 45th minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-2.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Heinrich Link made a kick off. Christoph Schardt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Heinrich Link in the 51st minute. 53 minutes into the match, Daubenbornerhof's goal looked a bit too open when Battista Pechkopf came free, but Leo Schubert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arminius Dieling hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. A hard shot 56 in the game by Heinrich Link from a close distance when the talented Christoph Schardt managed to make a qualified save. MSV Duisburg's players were relieved. When Battista Pechkopf came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the MSV Duisburg fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Battista Pechkopf couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Daubenbornerhof booed when MSV Duisburg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Plaas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Christoph Schardt made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Heinrich Link sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 66th minute, Heinrich Link managed to get in a good position for a shot. Daubenbornerhof's supporters rose to their feet, but Heinrich Link was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Christoph Schardt breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After a rather tough play, MSV Duisburg's Felix Plaas got a free kick in the 77th minute. 77 minutes into the match, MSV Duisburg's goalkeeper Christoph Schardt had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Andy Roth. Pjotr Biermann charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pjotr Biermann the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 78th match minute, MSV Duisburg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pjotr Biermann to maneuver through the defense. Christoph Schardt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Heinrich Link in the 80th minute. When Heinrich Link came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Daubenbornerhof fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Heinrich Link couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Daubenbornerhof booed when MSV Duisburg was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Felix Plaas didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Daubenbornerhof walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.