League Play-Off

Karsdorfberg Sportpa
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Olli Akemann took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 5th minute, Andreas Wattmann got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Timo Zöllner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcel Bankewitz in the 9th minute of the match. Marcel Bankewitz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Timo Zöllner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 23rd match minute, Karsdorfberg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonas Lankes to maneuver through the defense. In the 24th minute of the match Georg Senk sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Timo Zöllner skillfully saved the ball. In the 29th minute, Norbert Heinsohn hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Olli Akemann in the 30th minute of play forced Karsdorfberg's goalkeeper Timo Zöllner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Olli Akemann took the ball and in the 30 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Timo Zöllner. Timo Zöllner dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. Timo Zöllner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Olli Akemann in the 34th minute of play. Marcel Bankewitz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Benjamin Schulze's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but René Haedelt firmly grabbed it by the left post. 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.

Marcel Bankewitz might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Timo Zöllner. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Marcel Bankewitz ran back to his position shaking his head. René Haedelt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Andreas Wattmann in the 60th minute of the match. 63 minutes into the game, Karsdorfberg's Andreas Wattmann nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. René Haedelt made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. After 67 minutes, Timo Fechter mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Harvestehude and the Karsdorfberg players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 67 played minutes Harvestehude got a freekick which was hit by Timo Fechter. Julien Schwarzer took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 72nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for René Haedelt. Harvestehude's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Olli Akemann in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Timo Zöllner saved Karsdorfberg from getting behind. If Marcel Bankewitz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Olli Akemann struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Timo Zöllner didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Harvestehude. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tim-Oliver Knorr during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Alexander Nülle took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 84th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Timo Zöllner. Karsdorfberg's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Harvestehude's René Haedelt played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andreas Wattmann in the 85th minute of play. In the 91stth minute of the game Benjamin Schulze who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Harvestehude's René Haedelt was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Karsdorfberg's Andreas Wattmann in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Harvestehude's goalie prevented a goal. Karsdorfberg's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.