League Play-Off

Hornsen
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Kersten Breyer kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Klemens Naud in the 5th minute of play forced Hornsen FC's goalkeeper David Schnoor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 6th match minute, Großhöhfeld was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kersten Breyer to maneuver through the defense. Viggo Beckmann made a fantastic save in the 8th minute, when Johannes Riessle sent off a good shot on target. When Großhöhfeld's Klemens Naud in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hornsen FC's goalie prevented a goal. David Schnoor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Klemens Naud, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. 17 minutes had been played when some careless play by Hornsen FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nicolas Vandenhirtz was slow to take the kick. During this time Großhöhfeld's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Nicolas Vandenhirtz almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Hornsen FC's David Schnoor did a great save. If Mats Graumünz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Großhöhfeld's Viggo Beckmann got control of the ball when Johannes Riessle tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jan-Nicolas Kunzi kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kersten Breyer in the 25th minute of play forced Hornsen FC's goalkeeper David Schnoor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jürgen Yost's late challenge caught a Großhöhfeld's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jürgen Yost helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Hornsen FC getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Jürgen Yost hit a great ball. Jürgen Yost was shown his second yellow card after 29 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Klemens Naud in the 30th minute of play forced Hornsen FC's goalkeeper David Schnoor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 31 minutes, Kersten Breyer made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Hornsen FC's David Schnoor tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Großhöhfeld's defense didn't have a chance, in the 36th minute, when Johannes Riessle scored to the left of an out of position Viggo Beckmann, making the score, 1-1. Kersten Breyer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without David Schnoor having to interfere. Klemens Naud 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. Großhöhfeld's Klemens Naud got a good chance for a goal in the 43rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Großhöhfeld's Klemens Naud in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hornsen FC's goalie prevented a goal. Kersten Breyer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. David Schnoor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The wind increased when Johannes Riessle made the kick off in the second half. Oskar Bald fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without David Schnoor having to interfere. 58 minutes into the match, Hornsen FC's goalkeeper David Schnoor had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Klemens Naud. After a defensive mix-up in Hornsen FC's zone, Kersten Breyer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. David Schnoor came out of the goal and Kersten Breyer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Klemens Naud had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 63 minutes into the game, Mats Graumünz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Hornsen FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Großhöhfeld the free kick. A collision led to Hornsen FC getting a freekick after 63 minutes play. Mats Graumünz hit a great ball. Klemens Naud's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 68thth minute, David Schnoor skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 70th minute the ball was on its way in behind Hornsen FC's goalkeeper David Schnoor, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 73 played minutes Großhöhfeld got a freekick which was hit by Horst Seelenbinder. Michael Henning charged in rather forcefully in the 74th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Michael Henning the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Michael Henning hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. In the 75th match minute, Hornsen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kim Rose to maneuver through the defense. David Schnoor made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Nicolas Vandenhirtz sent off a good shot on target. Klemens Naud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Klemens Naud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 85 minutes, Klemens Naud managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Großhöhfeld's supporters crossed their fingers, but Klemens Naud was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Hornsen FC's Jan-Nicolas Kunzi got a free kick in the 90th minute. Kersten Breyer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but David Schnoor read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, Hornsen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Kersten Breyer came free, but David Schnoor reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Großhöhfeld were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.