League

Gundelswind Sportpar
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) FC Wursthausen's Markus Hofmann 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. If Dennis Prinz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert Vogelsang in the 9th minute of play forced FC Wursthausen's goalkeeper Ullrich Schmid to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gerhard Jarosch's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 11thth minute, Otfried Hauser skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 17th match minute, Rickelhausen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robert Vogelsang to maneuver through the defense. Dennis Prinz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Otfried Hauser took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Markus Hofmann, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Otfried Hauser showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rainald Baumeister, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. In the 27thth minute of the game Dennis Prinz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rickelhausen FC's Otfried Hauser was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Dennis Prinz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Finn Ohmer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Ullrich Schmid tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Markus Hofmann had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Dennis Prinz struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Otfried Hauser didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Wursthausen. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rainald Baumeister in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Otfried Hauser saved Rickelhausen FC from getting behind. 44 minutes into the match, Clint Sauter had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ullrich Schmid. FC Wursthausen's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Clint Sauter was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 47th minute, Finn Ohmer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Robert Vogelsang was the one to do the kick off. When FC Wursthausen's Markus Hofmann in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rickelhausen FC's goalie prevented a goal. Dennis Prinz scored 2-1 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Otfried Hauser, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 60th minute, Jurij Sänger got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 62nd minute, Robert Vogelsang reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Ullrich Schmid. The goal made the score 2-2. When Clint Sauter fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rickelhausen FC's protests and gave Clint Sauter a yellow card for diving instead. Ullrich Schmid showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Clint Sauter, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Robert Vogelsang sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Markus Hofmann's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Otfried Hauser read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 74th minute of play. After 75 minutes of play, FC Wursthausen's Dennis Prinz made it 3-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Otfried Hauser was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Peer Zachariassen fell near the penalty area in the 81st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rickelhausen FC's protests and gave Peer Zachariassen a yellow card for diving instead. 85 minutes into the match, Rickelhausen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Dennis Prinz came free, but Otfried Hauser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Finn Ohmer during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Rickelhausen FC getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Finn Ohmer hit a great ball. Markus Hofmann struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Otfried Hauser didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Wursthausen.