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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Alex Mansilha made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lutz Golke got free with Iwan Lepucki in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Sergio Ramos got a throw-in 4 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Joachim Kretschmer. Iwan Lepucki made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kurt Ahrem in the 10th minute. After 13 played minutes Academica Pulheim got a freekick which was hit by Gary Lineker. Paul Heyckendorf showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaudencio Lekubegi, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Iwan Lepucki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alex Mansilha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of LavAzzA booed when Academica Pulheim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Reinhard Baum didn't get a good kick on the ball. Iwan Lepucki made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alex Mansilha in the 23rd minute of play. Paul Heyckendorf showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adam Vase, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 27 minutes into the match, LavAzzA's goal looked a bit too open when Joachim Kretschmer came free, but Iwan Lepucki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hannes Forsberg hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Gary Lineker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Academica Pulheim's Joachim Kretschmer got a free kick in the 36th minute. 38 minutes into the match, LavAzzA's goal looked a bit too open when Alex Mansilha came free, but Iwan Lepucki reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Mansilha in the 39th minute of play forced LavAzzA's goalkeeper Iwan Lepucki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 46 played minutes Academica Pulheim got a freekick which was hit by Reinhard Baum. 47 minutes into the match, Academica Pulheim's goal looked a bit too open when Gaudencio Lekubegi came free, but Paul Heyckendorf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gaudencio Lekubegi made a kick off. In the 52ndth minute of the game Gaudencio Lekubegi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Academica Pulheim's Paul Heyckendorf was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Paul Heyckendorf made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Fernando Pinto sent off a good shot on target. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Academica Pulheim's goalkeeper Paul Heyckendorf, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. LavAzzA's Iwan Lepucki played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kurt Ahrem in the 65th minute of play. Gaudencio Lekubegi struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Paul Heyckendorf didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for LavAzzA. Academica Pulheim's Maxime Vrints was substituted for Lutz Golke. Academica Pulheim's Zbigniew Setara was substituted for Kurt Ahrem. Gaudencio Lekubegi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Paul Heyckendorf made a huge save. In the 83rd match minute, Academica Pulheim was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Reinhard Baum to maneuver through the defense. LavAzzA's Nguyễn Phuong was substituted for Franc Fabra. After a rather tough play, LavAzzA's Samir Kastrati got a free kick in the 88th minute. 90 minutes into the match, Academica Pulheim's goalkeeper Paul Heyckendorf had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gaudencio Lekubegi. Iwan Lepucki showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zbigniew Setara, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugó Bøss in the 93rd minute of play forced LavAzzA's goalkeeper Iwan Lepucki to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.