Emirates Stadium
Spectators: 48 (Terracing: 37,
Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) After having played for 3 minutes, Foeke Toolenaar managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. De Digitale Dribbelaars's supporters crossed their fingers, but Foeke Toolenaar was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 5 minutes into the match, Espen Steelers's goal looked a bit too open when Kristof Klompe came free, but Jörg Stiel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 6 minutes, Rafael Michelangeli mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the De Digitale Dribbelaars and the Espen Steelers players grew even worse after the yellow card. 8 minutes into the match, De Digitale Dribbelaars's goalkeeper Pieter-Jan Wagemakers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dominik Sauerberg. During the 8th minute of the match Rafael Michelangeli completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Rafael Michelangeli a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Rafael Michelangeli hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. In the 10th match minute, De Digitale Dribbelaars was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kristof Klompe to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Anton Lyle managed to get in a good position for a shot. De Digitale Dribbelaars's supporters rose to their feet, but Anton Lyle was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jörg Stiel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 13th minute, Foeke Toolenaar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 14 minutes into the match, De Digitale Dribbelaars's goalkeeper Pieter-Jan Wagemakers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dominik Sauerberg. Jörg Stiel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kristof Klompe, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Espen Steelers's Jörg Stiel played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kristof Klompe in the 20th minute of play. With a little luck, De Digitale Dribbelaars's Pieter-Jan Wagemakers got control of the ball when Mauro Aebi tried to sneak it across the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Kristof Klompe notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Espen Steelers's Jörg Stiel. Jörg Stiel was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jörg Stiel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Anton Lyle, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. After a rather tough play, De Digitale Dribbelaars's Anton Lyle got a free kick in the 34th minute. Kristof Klompe struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Jörg Stiel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for De Digitale Dribbelaars. 39 minutes into the game, Kurt Wüthrich cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Pieter-Jan Wagemakers was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 44 minutes into the match, De Digitale Dribbelaars's goalkeeper Pieter-Jan Wagemakers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mauro Aebi. 47 minutes into the match, De Digitale Dribbelaars's goal looked a bit too open when Salomone Weber came free, but Pieter-Jan Wagemakers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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.
In the 51st match minute, De Digitale Dribbelaars was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erik Roodenburg to maneuver through the defense. Dominik Sauerberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henri Schwersenz in the 60th minute of play forced De Digitale Dribbelaars's goalkeeper Pieter-Jan Wagemakers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Salomone Weber in the 62nd minute of play forced De Digitale Dribbelaars's goalkeeper Pieter-Jan Wagemakers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Espen Steelers's Bryan Rohner was substituted for Dominik Sauerberg. In the 76th match minute, Espen Steelers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vincent Albbrecht to maneuver through the defense. Falko Reimann kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. With a little luck, Espen Steelers's Jörg Stiel got control of the ball when Kristof Klompe tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pieter-Jan Wagemakers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henri Schwersenz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jörg Stiel made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Kristof Klompe sent off a good shot on target. Pieter-Jan Wagemakers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Falko Reimann in the 94th minute of the match. Anton Lyle's late challenge caught a Espen Steelers's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anton Lyle helped the player get up and apologised. Anton Lyle hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. Pieter-Jan Wagemakers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kurt Wüthrich, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.
There was no doubt that Espen Steelers were the better team. Espen Steelers's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.
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