League

Chingford
Spectators: 7000 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Paul Dinkelmann took the kick off in the first half of the match. Lukas Gruber took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ignace Kiener, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lukas Gruber made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Francisco Gilg sent off a good shot on target. Elias Hoop fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chuck Messmer having to interfere. If Ignace Kiener had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Southampton AFC fans' excitement grew in the 14th match minute when Southampton AFC's Paul Dinkelmann looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Francisco Gilg hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Paul Dinkelmann's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Chuck Messmer was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Damian Sele fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chuck Messmer having to interfere. 29 minutes into the game, Southampton AFC's Damian Sele nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Chuck Messmer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Damian Sele sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Damian Sele had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Southampton AFC's Pascal Martini got a free kick in the 44th minute. In the 45th minute, Cristobal Mathieu got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ignace Kiener to make the kick off. When Paul Dinkelmann came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Southampton AFC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Paul Dinkelmann couldn't finish the play. Paul Dinkelmann received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Chuck Messmer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Damian Sele blasted a shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Chuck Messmer having to make a save. The supporters of Southampton AFC booed when Chingford was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Gilg didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paul Dinkelmanns short, quick shot in the 66thth minute got Chuck Messmer to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 70 minutes, Helmut Studer mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Chingford and the Southampton AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Luka Milutinov walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. The audience was convinced that Paul Dinkelmann's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Chuck Messmer was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. Damian Sele sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 77 minutes of play, Chingford's Ignace Kiener made it 2-4 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Lukas Gruber was left in no man's land by his defense there! A collision led to Chingford getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Karsten Gregg hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paul Dinkelmann in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chuck Messmer saved Chingford from getting behind. After 93 played minutes Chingford got a freekick which was hit by Karsten Gregg. When Southampton AFC's Paul Dinkelmann in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chingford's goalie prevented a goal. In the 97th minute, Helmut Studer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Southampton AFC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.