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Spectators: 7550 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ernest Pollastrini kicked off to start the match. 6 minutes into the game, Erde's Beltrame Kirchhofer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rudolf Merz made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ernest Pollastrini in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Quint Sanger prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rudolf Merz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Beltrame Kirchhofer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Morten Sturzenegger fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rudolf Merz having to interfere. The supporters of Fifa FC booed when Erde was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Beat Straumann didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 24th minute Morten Sturzenegger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rudolf Merz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Omar Jardan in the 28th minute of play forced Erde's goalkeeper Quint Sanger to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Thomas Loewe during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 32nd match minute, Fifa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Vogt to maneuver through the defense. Beltrame Kirchhofer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Fifa FC's Ernest Pollastrini in 36 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Quint Sanger guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. After a rather tough play, Erde's Beltrame Kirchhofer got a free kick in the 37th minute. The long shot by Dan Vogt in the 38th minute really tested Quint Sanger's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. In the 43rd match minute, Fifa FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dan Vogt to maneuver through the defense. Morten Sturzenegger sent away a hard shot on goal in the 48th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust 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. Beltrame Kirchhofer was the one to do the kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Romeo Bocchi during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Fifa FC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Romeo Bocchi hit a great ball. Beltrame Kirchhofer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Omar Jardan's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Quint Sanger read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 57th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Morten Sturzenegger during the 58th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 59th minute, Morten Sturzenegger hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ernest Pollastrini fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Quint Sanger having to interfere. Rudolf Merz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Beltrame Kirchhofer in the 62nd minute of play. Samuele Schmidli kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. After 76 played minutes, Fifa FC's Dan Vogt shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Quint Sanger came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Fifa FC reached it. In the 83rd minute of the match, Morten Sturzenegger got a very nice opportunity to score, but Rudolf Merz was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Morten Sturzenegger got free with Rudolf Merz in the 87th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Quirin Rösli kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Rudolf Merz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Quirin Rösli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Erde players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.