League

Claus Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Leif Imkamp made the kick off which started today's match. Danilo Patten charged in rather forcefully in the 8th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Danilo Patten the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 8th match minute, Claus FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danilo Patten to maneuver through the defense. Justin Spörer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Danilo Patten had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lewis Trautermann's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Adam Michallek read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Dalborn's zone, Danilo Patten stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Adam Michallek came out of the goal and Danilo Patten tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 26 minutes into the game, Kristian Strauss was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Claus FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dalborn the free kick. After 26 played minutes Claus FC got a freekick which was hit by Kristian Strauss. Danilo Patten recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Danilo Patten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Leif Imkamp received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Adam Michallek tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Lewis Trautermann had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Leif Imkamp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dalborn's Adam Michallek proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Dalborn from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Leif Imkamp in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Adam Michallek saved Dalborn from getting behind. Lewis Trautermann could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 46th minute of the match, but Adam Michallek made a huge save. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Justin Spörer made a kick off. 57 minutes into the match, Claus FC's goal looked a bit too open when Justin Spörer came free, but Harold Winkelmeier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Dalborn getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Heribert Mies hit a great ball. Adam Michallek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Leif Imkamp in the 64th minute of play. Adam Michallek stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Danilo Patten's shot from short distance in the 66th minute. After a rather tough play, Dalborn's Heribert Mies got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 74th minute, Lewis Trautermann hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 77th minute, Leif Imkamp ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Adam Michallek was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Adam Michallek showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leif Imkamp, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kristian Strauss in the 88th minute of play forced Dalborn's goalkeeper Adam Michallek to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Danilo Patten had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Claus FC's Leif Imkamp in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Dalborn's goalie prevented a goal. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Claus FC had played much better football throughout.