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Donaustrudel
Spectators: 8012 (Terracing: 6011, Seating: 1842, VIP seats: 159) Arnold Koslow started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arnim Irmscher in the 2nd minute of play forced Springender Hirsch's goalkeeper Justin Iyidirli to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ludger Schimon's late challenge caught a FC Donautal's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ludger Schimon helped the player get up and apologised. Justin Iyidirli acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 4th minute, took the ball on the long shot from Louis Volkmer. Eckhard Girrbach might have been able to make a better finish in the 6th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Justin Iyidirli. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Eckhard Girrbach ran back to his position shaking his head. 6 minutes into the match, Springender Hirsch's goalkeeper Justin Iyidirli had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eckhard Girrbach. Springender Hirsch's attentive Sixten Carstensen managed to snatch the ball when Arnim Irmscher made a throw-in in the 11th minute of the game. The supporters of FC Donautal booed when Springender Hirsch was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Raphael Schaper didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eckhard Girrbach's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 13thth minute, Justin Iyidirli skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ludger Schimon kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Eckhard Girrbach could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Justin Iyidirli made a huge save. Eckhard Girrbach in the 26thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Justin Iyidirli, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Matthew Hildebrand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Don Danz in the 34th minute of the match. Matthew Hildebrand showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Don Danz in the 39th minute of the match. Eckhard Girrbach could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Justin Iyidirli made a huge save. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Caspar Cabada to strike the kick off in the second half. Matthew Hildebrand made an important save on a dangerous shot by Don Danz in the 54th minute. Don Danz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 58 played minutes Don Danz rounded FC Donautal's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-1. 64 minutes into the match, FC Donautal's Eckhard Girrbach sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Justin Iyidirli narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 73 minutes, Arnold Koslow mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Springender Hirsch and the FC Donautal players grew even worse after the yellow card. Arnold Koslow hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. 75 minutes into the match, Eckhard Girrbach notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Springender Hirsch's Justin Iyidirli. Justin Iyidirli was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Matthew Hildebrand took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Don Danz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matthew Hildebrand made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Don Danz sent off a good shot on target. Don Danz in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Matthew Hildebrand, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Springender Hirsch booed when FC Donautal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arnim Irmscher didn't get a good kick on the ball. When FC Donautal's Eckhard Girrbach in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Springender Hirsch's goalie prevented a goal. After 93 played minutes Springender Hirsch got a freekick which was hit by Sixten Carstensen. Carl Gobsch hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. FC Donautal's Caspar Cabada got a good chance for a goal in the 99th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Springender Hirsch's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.