League Play-Off

Neuroda Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Benjamin Loos made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Neuroda's zone, Joachim Mahlberg stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lorenz Breuer came out of the goal and Joachim Mahlberg tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Harold Saller fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lorenz Breuer having to interfere. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Immichenhain FSV's goalkeeper Marco Hanta, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Alexander Bannenberg fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Marco Hanta having to interfere. After having played for 16 minutes, Benjamin Loos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Neuroda's supporters crossed their fingers, but Benjamin Loos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Harold Saller sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joachim Mahlberg in the 19th minute of play forced Neuroda's goalkeeper Lorenz Breuer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute Immichenhain FSV were awarded a corner. Christian van der Steen went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Hakan Kathage got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Lorenz Breuer quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. The supporters of Immichenhain FSV booed when Neuroda was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Benjamin Loos didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joachim Mahlberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joachim Mahlberg blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lorenz Breuer having to make a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Harold Saller in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lorenz Breuer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alexander Bannenberg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 34th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the match clock showed 41 minutes, the score became 0-2 when Harold Saller sped through Neuroda's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Lorenz Breuer. If Benjamin Loos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joachim Mahlberg made a kick off. Lorenz Breuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joachim Mahlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 51st minute. An unexpected shot in the 55th minute by Joachim Mahlberg got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Marco Hanta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benjamin Loos, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. In the 67th minute, Alexander Bannenberg made a precise shot to the right of Marco Hanta. Immichenhain FSV's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-3. 74 minutes into the match, Immichenhain FSV's goal looked a bit too open when Benjamin Loos came free, but Marco Hanta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lorenz Breuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joachim Mahlberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Marian Senk's late challenge caught a Immichenhain FSV's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marian Senk helped the player get up and apologised. After 82 played minutes Neuroda got a freekick which was hit by Marian Senk. 87 minutes into the game, Neuroda's Benjamin Loos nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marco Hanta made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. Harold Saller fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lorenz Breuer having to interfere.