U18 League

Field of Despair
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) STARGARD FC's Franz-Josef Beckenbauer 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. The audience was convinced that Timo Elgert's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Lance Haßke was relentless in the 5th minute of the game. After 7 minutes, Julius Kaiser mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the STARGARD FC and the Möhnsen FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 7 played minutes STARGARD FC got a freekick which was hit by Julius Kaiser. The audience was convinced that Franz-Josef Beckenbauer's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Alan Bornscheuer was relentless in the 12th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Franz-Josef Beckenbauer in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Alan Bornscheuer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Franz-Josef Beckenbauer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Alan Bornscheuer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of STARGARD FC booed when Möhnsen FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adam Korsikowski didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Franz-Josef Beckenbauer managed to get in a good position for a shot. STARGARD FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Franz-Josef Beckenbauer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Alan Bornscheuer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to STARGARD FC getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Clemens Schall hit a great ball. In the 49th match minute, Möhnsen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adam Korsikowski to maneuver through the defense. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Timo Elgert made the kick off in the second half. Peer Hafner sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 69 played minutes Möhnsen FC got a freekick which was hit by Armando Valenti. After 73 minutes, Hellmut Eilers mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Möhnsen FC and the STARGARD FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Hellmut Eilers kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. 79 minutes into the game, Möhnsen FC's Peer Hafner nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Lance Haßke made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Hardi Girrbach might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Alan Bornscheuer. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hardi Girrbach ran back to his position shaking his head. After having played for 85 minutes, Franz-Josef Beckenbauer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. STARGARD FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Franz-Josef Beckenbauer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Michael Ballack could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Alan Bornscheuer made a huge save. Möhnsen FC's Bill Leicht got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Franz-Josef Beckenbauers short, quick shot in the 96thth minute got Alan Bornscheuer to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Möhnsen FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of STARGARD FC for a fine match.