League Play-Off

Wimm Sportfeld
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The supporters of Wimm booed when Esperde FSV was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 6 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ralph Frieg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Berthold Schnarr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Detlev Welp in the 14th minute of play. Henning Rügner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Michel Wenschlag, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. After a rather tough play, Esperde FSV's Torge Indefrei got a free kick in the 16th minute. In the 21st minute, Hanno Wright hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 23rd minute of the match Henning Dickhut shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Berthold Schnarr showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Detlev Welp in the 24th minute of play forced Wimm's goalkeeper Berthold Schnarr to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Berthold Schnarr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Torge Indefrei in the 27th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michel Wenschlag in the 28th minute of play forced Esperde FSV's goalkeeper Henning Rügner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Henning Rügner was out of position in the 29 minute of play, and Noel Habermas capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Noel Habermas really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. 34 minutes into the game, Noel Habermas recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Henning Rügner. Noel Habermas showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Berthold Schnarr made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Torge Indefrei in the 39th minute of play. Wimm's Berthold Schnarr played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Detlev Welp in the 40th minute of play. Henning Rügner came out of the goal in the 42nd minute to try and stop a shot by Wimm's Noel Habermas. But to his dismay, Noel Habermas quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. 47 minutes into the match, Wimm's goal looked a bit too open when Aydin Kneissli came free, but Berthold Schnarr reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Noel Habermas stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd match minute, Esperde FSV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Henning Dickhut to maneuver through the defense. If Michel Wenschlag had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 60th minute, Aydin Kneissli left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Esperde FSV fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. After 63 minutes, Ralph Frieg mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Esperde FSV and the Wimm players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a rather tough play, Esperde FSV's Ralph Frieg got a free kick in the 63rd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Noel Habermas in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Henning Rügner saved Esperde FSV from getting behind. Henning Rügner showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herbert Jun, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. In the 66th match minute, Esperde FSV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kay Allmann to maneuver through the defense. 67 minutes into the match, Rasmus Häfner notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Esperde FSV's Henning Rügner. Henning Rügner was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Noel Habermas struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Henning Rügner didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Wimm. Henning Rügner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Noel Habermas in the 75th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Noel Habermas in the 83rd minute of play forced Esperde FSV's goalkeeper Henning Rügner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aydin Kneissli could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 85th minute of the match, but Berthold Schnarr made a huge save. Detlev Welp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Wimm's Herbert Jun quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Wulf-Dieter Beimes, made in the 95th minute of the game. Wimm's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.