National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Per Schäfer made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to U21 Denmark getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Fillip Sivananda hit a great ball. 6 minutes into the game, one of U21 Germany:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. U21 Germany:s Wayne Knoppertz showed great skill when he stopped Alex Wenike:s penalty. In the 8th minute, Alex Wenike left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The U21 Denmark fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. In the 13th match minute, U21 Denmark was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daniel Agger to maneuver through the defense. Einar Klysnov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Per Schäfer in the 17th minute of play. In the 18th minute, Pit Kaiser hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hassan Mylting recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Wayne Knoppertz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lejf Brinkbo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 30th minute Lejf Brinkbo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wayne Knoppertz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Wayne Knoppertz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fillip Sivananda, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 38 minutes into the match, Frederik Blaumüller had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Einar Klysnov. U21 Denmark's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Frederik Blaumüller was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lejf Brinkbo in the 43rd minute of play forced U21 Germany's goalkeeper Wayne Knoppertz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Alex Wenike to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the match, U21 Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Frederik Blaumüller came free, but Einar Klysnov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Einar Klysnov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Per Schäfer in the 56th minute of the match. In the 58th minute, Fillip Sivananda reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Wayne Knoppertz. The goal made the score 1-2. U21 Germany made a substitution. Maurice Höfgen replaced Frederik Blaumüller. U21 Germany's Hanno Böwering was substituted for Paulo Hellmich. 67 minutes into the match, U21 Germany's goalkeeper Wayne Knoppertz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alex Wenike. U21 Germany made a substitution. Lüder Ganz replaced Clemens Heineke. After 73 played minutes U21 Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Fillip Sivananda. Wayne Knoppertz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bo Dogel, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After 76 played minutes U21 Denmark got a freekick which was hit by Hassan Mylting. With a little luck, U21 Germany's Wayne Knoppertz got control of the ball when Lejf Brinkbo tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 83rd minute Roman Jochem shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Einar Klysnov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bo Dogel came free with the goalkeeper in the 86th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Wayne Knoppertz could save by the left post. The supporters of U21 Germany booed when U21 Denmark was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eg Flensburg didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 92nd minute Roman Jochem shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Einar Klysnov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 95 minutes into the match, U21 Denmark's goal looked a bit too open when Roman Jochem came free, but Einar Klysnov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.

When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. U21 Denmark had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.