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Türk Telekom Arena
Spectators: 6730 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 0) Frank Funk started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In a very dangerous position, a player in Galatasaray S.K 1905 fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 3rd minute. Penalty! Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andreas Bertsch in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Melchior Grasedieck prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Melchior Grasedieck took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andreas Bertsch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Nacken booed when Galatasaray S.K 1905 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Philipp Flüß didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Frank Funk in the 18th minute of play forced Nacken's goalkeeper Oliver Blauwink to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Andreas Bertsch sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Melchior Grasedieck showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andreas Bertsch, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. After some careless play in the Galatasaray S.K 1905 defense, Mark Thieße kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Melchior Grasedieck. The Galatasaray S.K 1905 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Melchior Grasedieck should have stopped the shot. Galatasaray S.K 1905's Melchior Grasedieck played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andreas Bertsch in the 32nd minute of play. Melchior Grasedieck took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andreas Bertsch, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Andreas Bertsch came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Nacken 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 Andreas Bertsch couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mark Thieße in the 40th minute of play forced Galatasaray S.K 1905's goalkeeper Melchior Grasedieck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Nacken's Mark Thieße in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Galatasaray S.K 1905's goalie prevented a goal. Fritz Giermann kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. Galatasaray S.K 1905's Melchior Grasedieck played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andreas Bertsch in the 49th minute of play.

In the 55th minute of the match, Andreas Bertsch tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Melchior Grasedieck saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. 60 minutes into the game, Galatasaray S.K 1905's Frank Funk nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Oliver Blauwink made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Andreas Böttcher charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Andreas Böttcher the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 70 played minutes Galatasaray S.K 1905 got a freekick which was hit by Andreas Böttcher. Rainer Stecher shot a long shot in the 70th minute and a light blocked Melchior Grasedieck hadn't a chance when the ball went into goal on his right side. It was 1-4. Frank Funk hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Frank Funk managed to get in a good position for a shot. Galatasaray S.K 1905's supporters rose to their feet, but Frank Funk was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Oliver Blauwink breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Galatasaray S.K 1905's Frank Funk got a good chance for a goal in the 84th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bolko Hinz in the 96th minute of play forced Galatasaray S.K 1905's goalkeeper Melchior Grasedieck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Nacken eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.