Friendly League

Koolkerke Stadion
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Robertinho Carabajal kicked off to start the match. Ulises Steven made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wilhelm Nienhaus in the 3rd minute of play. In the 5th minute Stefan Mayer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ulises Steven saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rune Jarstein showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robertinho Carabajal, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 9 minutes into the match, AFC Koolkerke's goal looked a bit too open when Emilio Melzer came free, but Ulises Steven reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 12th minute Wilhelm Nienhaus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ulises Steven saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robertinho Carabajal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 23rd minute of the match, but Rune Jarstein made a huge save. Rune Jarstein made a fantastic save in the 23rd minute, when Robertinho Carabajal sent off a good shot on target. A sloppy throw-in by Emilio Melzer in the 24th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by AFC Koolkerke's Tang Di Nan. Hertha 1969's Rune Jarstein played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robertinho Carabajal in the 27th minute of play. If Robertinho Carabajal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Robertinho Carabajal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 30th minute of the match, but Rune Jarstein made a huge save. The supporters of AFC Koolkerke booed when Hertha 1969 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Moritz Hasenjäger didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hertha 1969's Rune Jarstein proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 35th minute of the match, managed to save Hertha 1969 from getting a goal against them. Rune Jarstein made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Robertinho Carabajal sent off a good shot on target. Hertha 1969's Rune Jarstein proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 45th minute of the match, managed to save Hertha 1969 from getting a goal against them. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Wilhelm Nienhaus was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes had been played when some careless play by AFC Koolkerke's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Moritz Hasenjäger was slow to take the kick. During this time Hertha 1969's players had a chance to rest. 58 minutes into the match, AFC Koolkerke's goal looked a bit too open when Benedikt Bensch came free, but Ulises Steven reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 61 minutes, Robertinho Carabajal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. AFC Koolkerke's supporters crossed their fingers, but Robertinho Carabajal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Zé Paulo da Silva could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Ulises Steven made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Hertha 1969's Benedikt Bensch got a free kick in the 64th minute. Fabrizio Di Muzio kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. In the 69th minute of the match Moritz Hasenjäger sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ulises Steven skillfully saved the ball. Hertha 1969 made a substitution. Rupert Heidingsfelder replaced Wilhelm Nienhaus. Rune Jarstein showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joseph Smits, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Robertinho Carabajal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ulises Steven made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zé Paulo da Silva in the 83rd minute. Robertinho Carabajal struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Rune Jarstein didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for AFC Koolkerke. Ulises Steven showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rupert Heidingsfelder in the 90th minute of the match. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.