League Play-Off

Barmer Stadion
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Franz Szolkowy took the kick off in the first half of the match. If Gavin Leupold had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. David Lenz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabian Kröpelin in the 6th minute of the match. David Lenz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fabian Kröpelin's shot from short distance in the 9th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gavin Leupold in the 11th minute of play forced FC Arminia Wuppertal's goalkeeper David Lenz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Fabian Kröpelin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without David Lenz having to interfere. David Lenz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gavin Leupold, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Arminia Wuppertal's goalkeeper David Lenz, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gavin Leupold received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. David Lenz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 23rd minute, Michael Mackensen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. David Fiedeler charged in rather forcefully in the 24th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed David Fiedeler the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Helge Nikisch was a little too slow when David Fiedeler got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 32nd minute. The score was now 1-1. Franz Szolkowy fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 35th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Helge Nikisch having to interfere. Helge Nikisch made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Fiedeler in the 41st minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gavin Leupold during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Wulkow Bei Booßen FC getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Gavin Leupold hit a great ball. David Lenz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gavin Leupold's shot from short distance in the 48th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fabian Kröpelin made a kick off. Sascha Berz charged in rather forcefully in the 51st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Sascha Berz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 51 played minutes FC Arminia Wuppertal got a freekick which was hit by Sascha Berz. 55 minutes into the match, Wulkow Bei Booßen FC's Fabian Kröpelin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that David Lenz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Fabian Kröpelin came up free with the goalie in the 58th minute, the Wulkow Bei Booßen FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Fabian Kröpelin couldn't finish the play. Fabian Kröpelin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 61st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Franz Szolkowy fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Helge Nikisch having to interfere. Franz Szolkowy received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Helge Nikisch tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Franz Szolkowy fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Helge Nikisch having to interfere. Gavin Leupold sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 73 minutes into the match, Fabian Kröpelin dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of David Lenz, 1-2. Franz Szolkowy sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Wulkow Bei Booßen FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Michael Mackensen hit a great ball. David Fiedeler struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Helge Nikisch didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Arminia Wuppertal. Philipp Lilleike hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Gavin Leupold fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without David Lenz having to interfere. 93 minutes into the game, Franz Szolkowy was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Arminia Wuppertal's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Wulkow Bei Booßen FC the free kick. The supporters of Wulkow Bei Booßen FC booed when FC Arminia Wuppertal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 93 match minutes in a wonderful position. Franz Szolkowy didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fabian Kröpelin in the 95th minute of play forced FC Arminia Wuppertal's goalkeeper David Lenz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the referee blew the final whistle jeers and boos were heard from the home team's supporters. They were angered to see FC Arminia Wuppertal lose a match they had controlled from the kick-off.