League

Merdingen
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Manheim FSV's Jörg Bäßler 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. 3 minutes into the match, Merdingen FC's goal looked a bit too open when Jörg Bäßler came free, but Werner Walser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Silvester Grupe kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Manheim FSV's Jörg Bäßler got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Olav Maeth scored 1-1 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Iker Gädechens, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Jörg Bäßler fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Werner Walser having to interfere. Werner Walser showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jörg Bäßler in the 28th minute of the match. Olav Maeth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Iker Gädechens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iker Gädechens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicholas Daus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Merdingen FC were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after Manheim FSV's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kurt Radbruch took the corner. Merdingen FC's Kurt Radbruch was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Iker Gädechens in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Olav Maeth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Nicholas Daus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

52 minutes into the match, Manheim FSV's goal looked a bit too open when Olav Maeth came free, but Iker Gädechens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 54 minutes into the match, Manheim FSV's goal looked a bit too open when Olav Maeth came free, but Iker Gädechens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Manheim FSV's zone, Olav Maeth stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Iker Gädechens came out of the goal and Olav Maeth tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Olav Maeth struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Iker Gädechens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Merdingen FC. 62 minutes into the game, Alfons Schmitt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Manheim FSV's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Merdingen FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Manheim FSV's Alfons Schmitt got a free kick in the 62nd minute. A collision led to Merdingen FC getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Eike Volkmann hit a great ball. Manheim FSV's Iker Gädechens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nicholas Daus in the 71st minute of play. In the 73rd minute, Jörg Bäßler hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Olav Maeth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Iker Gädechens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iker Gädechens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Olav Maeth, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Iker Gädechens took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicholas Daus, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iker Gädechens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nicholas Daus, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Olav Maeth sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 91st match minute, Manheim FSV was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Piet Kleist to maneuver through the defense. Olav Maeth recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 96th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When the referee blew the final whistle, you could see the dissatisfaction in the Merdingen FC players' eyes. They were disappointed they hadn't taken more from the game.