Official Cup

Niedersachsenstadion
Spectators: 170 (Terracing: 128, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Servet Akburç took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ben Labigne might have been able to make a better finish in the 2nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Aílton Fernandez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Ben Labigne ran back to his position shaking his head. Geert Wilder fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Till Geppert having to interfere. Till Geppert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Geert Wilder in the 6th minute of the match. If Servet Akburç had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 11 minutes into the match, Servet Akburç notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Hannover Reds's Till Geppert. Till Geppert was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Natalio Rayman kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. 17 minutes into the game, AVV Zeeburgia's Servet Akburç nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Till Geppert made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Aílton Fernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Immanuel Baumann in the 20th minute of the match. AVV Zeeburgia's Aílton Fernandez proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save AVV Zeeburgia from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Xiao Chang Chao in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Till Geppert prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Till Geppert showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Xiao Chang Chao in the 25th minute of the match. In the 26th minute Ben Labigne shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aílton Fernandez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The corner ended in Stephan Stout almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Hannover Reds's Till Geppert did a great save. Paavo Burgdorf's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 31stth minute, Aílton Fernandez skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Hannover Reds's Till Geppert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Servet Akburç in the 34th minute of play. Dominik Klemt kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Ben Labigne succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-2 in the 41st playminute. Aílton Fernandez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paavo Burgdorf, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Immanuel Baumann fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aílton Fernandez having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Aílton Fernandez showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dominik Klemt, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. Till Geppert made an important save on a dangerous shot by Xiao Chang Chao in the 60th minute. In the 62nd minute Xiao Chang Chao shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Till Geppert saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Servet Akburç could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Till Geppert made a huge save. Till Geppert made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Servet Akburç sent off a good shot on target. Aílton Fernandez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ben Labigne in the 72nd minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Geert Wilder got free with Till Geppert in the 74th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Till Geppert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Xiao Chang Chao, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. 76 minutes into the game, Hermann Zach was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hannover Reds's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AVV Zeeburgia the free kick. A collision led to Hannover Reds getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Hermann Zach hit a great ball. Geert Wilder received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Till Geppert tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Till Geppert made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Xiao Chang Chao in the 80th minute of play. When Lu Feng Fan fell near the penalty area in the 83rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AVV Zeeburgia's protests and gave Lu Feng Fan a yellow card for diving instead. Servet Akburç could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Till Geppert made a huge save. In the 86th minute Xiao Chang Chao shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Till Geppert saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th minute Xiao Chang Chao shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Till Geppert saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hannover Reds's Till Geppert proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 88th minute of the match, managed to save Hannover Reds from getting a goal against them. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Xiao Chang Chao in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Till Geppert saved Hannover Reds from getting behind. The AVV Zeeburgia supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing AVV Zeeburgia would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.