League Play-Off

Glinstedt Sportpark
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ronald Göldner got the match started through his kick off. Mohamed Kärgel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronald Göldner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Ronald Göldner managed to get in a good position for a shot. Werder Bremen's supporters rose to their feet, but Ronald Göldner was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mohamed Kärgel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mohamed Kärgel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Akim Kaul in the 11th minute of play. Mohamed Kärgel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronald Göldner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mohamed Götz shot from long distance in the 25th minute, but Levent Häfner was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. Mohamed Kärgel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Akim Kaul, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Akim Kaul, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 29 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Mohamed Kärgel was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Werder Bremen's Ronald Göldner got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Gunter Gerster had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Höxter getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Mohamed Götz hit a great ball. In the 47th minute of the match Marcus Lehmann sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mohamed Kärgel skillfully saved the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Jörn Schütz was the one to do the kick off. Akim Kaul fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mohamed Kärgel having to interfere. Othmar Füllkrug kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. If Jörn Schütz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Akim Kaul could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Mohamed Kärgel made a huge save. 65 minutes into the match, Höxter's goalkeeper Mohamed Kärgel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Akim Kaul. Mohamed Kärgel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ronald Göldner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 70th minute, Emile Scharpe hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Höxter's Mohamed Kärgel got control of the ball when Akim Kaul tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jörn Schütz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Akim Kaul might have been able to make a better finish in the 81st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mohamed Kärgel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Akim Kaul ran back to his position shaking his head. Mohamed Kärgel made a fantastic save in the 83rd minute, when Akim Kaul sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Werder Bremen booed when Höxter was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radolf Burgers didn't get a good kick on the ball. Akim Kaul sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Höxter's zone, Akim Kaul stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mohamed Kärgel came out of the goal and Akim Kaul tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Ronald Göldner managed to get in a good position for a shot. Werder Bremen's supporters rose to their feet, but Ronald Göldner was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mohamed Kärgel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Höxter succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Werder Bremen had controlled the match.