League

Stadion Hérémence
Spectators: 7774 (Terracing: 5831, Seating: 1788, VIP seats: 155) Greppen SC's Franck Amberg started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Leonello Henseler showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oliviero Schultheiss, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oliviero Schultheiss in the 8th minute of play forced 1. FC Vatikan's goalkeeper Leonello Henseler to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 9 minutes into the match, Greppen SC's goalkeeper Harald Frappier had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by John Schenker. Michael Mela kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that John Schenker's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Harald Frappier was relentless in the 13th minute of the game. 16 minutes into the match, Franck Amberg had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Leonello Henseler. 1. FC Vatikan's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Franck Amberg was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Patrick Bregenzer got free with Harald Frappier in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Baldo Wollstadt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 24 minutes into the game, John Schenker recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Harald Frappier. John Schenker showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. John Schenker received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Harald Frappier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ronny Courtemanche received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Harald Frappier tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Harald Frappier didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from John Schenker went, in the 39th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. 46 minutes into the match, 1. FC Vatikan's Patrick Bregenzer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Harald Frappier narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When the match clock showed 48 minutes, the score became 4-1 when Baldo Wollstadt sped through Greppen SC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Harald Frappier. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-1. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for John Schenker to strike the kick off in the second half. Cameron Scherer hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. In the 57th minute the ball was on its way in behind Greppen SC's goalkeeper Harald Frappier, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The attack was good, but when John Schenker in the 64th minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. In the 70th minute, Paulin Boeck hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 77th minute, Franck Amberg hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Greppen SC's Howard Fuchs got a free kick in the 78th minute. Paulin Boeck hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Harald Frappier showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from John Schenker in the 84th minute of the match. After 89 played minutes 1. FC Vatikan got a freekick which was hit by Patrick Bregenzer. Baldo Wollstadt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Harald Frappier read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. After some careless play in the Greppen SC defense, John Schenker kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Harald Frappier. The Greppen SC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Harald Frappier should have stopped the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers John Schenker in the 97th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Harald Frappier saved Greppen SC from getting behind. There was no doubt that 1. FC Vatikan were the better team. 1. FC Vatikan's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.