League

Uhrde
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Marlishausen FC's Eckart Epping 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. 3 minutes in the game, Abdul Westermann fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Stefan Limper having to interfere. Helmuth Killmaier hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. In the 9th minute Eckart Epping shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Krister Rubeck saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stefan Limper took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdul Westermann, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Irmin Deligöz kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the match, Jo Ariesen notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Uhrde FC's Krister Rubeck. Krister Rubeck was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Odilo Post during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 24 played minutes Marlishausen FC got a freekick which was hit by Odilo Post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abdul Westermann in the 27th minute of play forced Marlishausen FC's goalkeeper Stefan Limper to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Reinhold Steeger hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. Abdul Westermann recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Abdul Westermann struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Stefan Limper didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Uhrde FC. Jo Ariesen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jo Ariesen in the 41st minute of play forced Uhrde FC's goalkeeper Krister Rubeck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jo Ariesen in the 46th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Krister Rubeck prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 47 minutes into the game, Marlishausen FC's Eckart Epping nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Krister Rubeck made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Abdul Westermann made the kick off in the second half. When Fox Metzner fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Uhrde FC's protests and gave Fox Metzner a yellow card for diving instead. In the 55th minute, Fox Metzner hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 57 minutes into the match, Uhrde FC's goalkeeper Krister Rubeck had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eckart Epping. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 58th minute of the game. One of Marlishausen FC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Uhrde FC:s goal. After having played for 63 minutes, Eckart Epping managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Marlishausen FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Eckart Epping was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jo Ariesen might have been able to make a better finish in the 65th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Krister Rubeck. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Jo Ariesen ran back to his position shaking his head. 66 minutes into the game, Eckart Epping was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Marlishausen FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Uhrde FC the free kick. Abdul Westermann received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Stefan Limper tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fabio Hilligloh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 73rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stefan Limper having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abdul Westermann in the 75th minute of play forced Marlishausen FC's goalkeeper Stefan Limper to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 76 minutes into the match, Marlishausen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fabio Hilligloh came free, but Stefan Limper reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabio Hilligloh in the 78th minute of play forced Marlishausen FC's goalkeeper Stefan Limper to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 81st minute, one of Uhrde FC: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 Uhrde FC. Otmar Köstner took the ball and in the 83 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Krister Rubeck. Krister Rubeck dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jo Ariesen got free with Krister Rubeck in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Eckart Epping recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Krister Rubeck was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Eckart Epping showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-4 in the 97 minute of play. Jo Ariesen's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Krister Rubeck read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 101st minute of play. Marlishausen FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.