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Caterham Valley Stad
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Norman Fountain in the 8th minute of play forced Sporting Mertzig's goalkeeper Ludwig Lampadius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eddie Baumstein hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Ludwig Lampadius showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Norman Fountain, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Ludwig Lampadius showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zak Mannell in the 11th minute of the match. Türker Kumuk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ludwig Lampadius having to interfere. In the 21st minute Norman Fountain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ludwig Lampadius saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 22 minutes into the match, Sporting Mertzig's goal looked a bit too open when Zak Mannell came free, but Ludwig Lampadius reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Racing Luxemburg booed when Sporting Mertzig was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Karlheinz Habich didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jean-Marie Pfaff made a fantastic save in the 24th minute, when Pierre-Joseph Hundhammer sent off a good shot on target. In the 30th minute, Eddie Baumstein hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 33rd match minute, Sporting Mertzig was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Eddie Baumstein to maneuver through the defense. In the 38th minute Norman Fountain shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ludwig Lampadius saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Karlheinz Habich hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Sporting Mertzig's Eddie Baumstein got his second yellow card of the match in the 39th minute. The referee ordered Eddie Baumstein off the ground. After 40 played minutes Sporting Mertzig got a freekick which was hit by Eddie Baumstein. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Norman Fountain in the 41st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ludwig Lampadius prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Maximilian Wagener charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maximilian Wagener the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 44th match minute, Sporting Mertzig was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximilian Wagener to maneuver through the defense. Norman Fountain got in the 46th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Ludwig Lampadius handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pierre-Joseph Hundhammer made a kick off. Zak Mannell struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Ludwig Lampadius didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Racing Luxemburg. In the 54th minute, Samuel Muno hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Norman Fountain came free with the goalkeeper in the 55th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ludwig Lampadius could save by the left post. Türker Kumuk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ludwig Lampadius having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Racing Luxemburg's zone, Pierre-Joseph Hundhammer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jean-Marie Pfaff came out of the goal and Pierre-Joseph Hundhammer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 68th minute, Danny Renwick hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rudolph Grasmück kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Norman Fountain who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 70thth minute tested the skills of Ludwig Lampadius when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Huey Hampton hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Türker Kumuk was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 74th minute. Racing Luxemburg's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Ludwig Lampadius didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Norman Fountain went, in the 74th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. If Norman Fountain had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matias Rodriguez in the 90th minute of play forced Sporting Mertzig's goalkeeper Ludwig Lampadius to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Matias Rodriguez sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 93 minutes, Rudolph Grasmück mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sporting Mertzig and the Racing Luxemburg players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 93rd match minute, Sporting Mertzig was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rudolph Grasmück to maneuver through the defense.