League Play-Off

Dainrode
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Timur Börstling made the kick off which started today's match. FC-Niwki's Lothar Grobs got a good chance for a goal in the 8th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Timur Börstling in the 10th minute of play forced FC-Niwki's goalkeeper Marcel Kofler to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 12 minutes into the match, Achim Gennburg notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Dainrode's Klaus Funke. Klaus Funke was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Lothar Grobs fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Klaus Funke having to interfere. Thomas Kolbe fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Klaus Funke having to interfere. In the 19th minute Timur Börstling shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcel Kofler saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Simon Sünneke recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Marcel Kofler took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timur Börstling, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 24 minutes into the game, Jonas Wigger was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC-Niwki's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Dainrode the free kick. Simon Sünneke received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Marcel Kofler tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 28th minute, Neo Süßmann hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lothar Grobs sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Marcel Kofler made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Simon Sünneke sent off a good shot on target. 39 minutes into the match, FC-Niwki's goal looked a bit too open when Berti Konietzny came free, but Marcel Kofler reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 43rd minute, Dainrode's Timur Börstling dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Thomas Kolbe was the one to do the kick off. Klaus Funke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Achim Gennburg's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Sascha Vitz kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Timur Börstling sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Klaus Funke made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lothar Grobs in the 60th minute. Klaus Funke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thomas Kolbe, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Achim Gennburg's late challenge caught a Dainrode's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Achim Gennburg helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to FC-Niwki getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Achim Gennburg hit a great ball. Simon Sünneke struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Marcel Kofler didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dainrode. 71 minutes into the game, Simon Sünneke was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dainrode's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC-Niwki the free kick. A collision led to Dainrode getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Simon Sünneke hit a great ball. A hard shot 74 in the game by Lothar Grobs from a close distance when the talented Klaus Funke managed to make a qualified save. Dainrode's players were relieved. Simon Sünneke sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 77th match minute, FC-Niwki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lars Oliver Schwarzbäcker to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 78th minute, Timur Börstling managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dainrode's supporters rose to their feet, but Timur Börstling was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Marcel Kofler breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nelson Hinsken kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Juan Hammel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcel Knöpfel's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Klaus Funke read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. Dainrode's Klaus Funke played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thomas Kolbe in the 88th minute of play. If Lothar Grobs had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Thomas Kolbe kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Klaus Funke. That made the score 1-2 in the 93 minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC-Niwki had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.