League

Norby
Spectators: 8530 (Terracing: 6398, Seating: 1962, VIP seats: 170) Ernie Schneider could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 9th minute of the match, but Vincent Huppert made a huge save. Gustav Meyers recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Preston's Vincent Huppert proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 12th minute of the match, managed to save Preston from getting a goal against them. If Gustav Meyers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bruno Oberweis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gerd Hahnemann, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Gustav Meyers was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 25th minute. Cristiano RONALDO's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Fredrik Trausch kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 35th minute Gerd Hahnemann shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bruno Oberweis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A hard shot 37 in the game by Ernie Schneider from a close distance when the talented Vincent Huppert managed to make a qualified save. Preston's players were relieved. Gerd Hahnemann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Gerd Hahnemann fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bruno Oberweis having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Gustav Meyers's late challenge caught a Preston's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gustav Meyers helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Cristiano RONALDO getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Gustav Meyers hit a great ball. Gerd Hahnemann sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vincent Huppert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustav Meyers, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. In the 63rd minute of the match Mark Nassau-Weilburg sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vincent Huppert skillfully saved the ball. The Cristiano RONALDO fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when Cristiano RONALDO's Ernie Schneider 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Ernie Schneider recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 69th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 72 minutes, Bernd Böckler mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cristiano RONALDO and the Preston players grew even worse after the yellow card. Preston's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Laurent Hundhammer in the 75th minute. Vincent Huppert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ernie Schneider, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Ernie Schneider's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vincent Huppert read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 84th minute of play. 87 minutes into the match, Preston's goal looked a bit too open when Ernie Schneider came free, but Vincent Huppert reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Preston getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Louis Feldstein hit a great ball. 89 minutes into the game, Cristiano RONALDO's Ernie Schneider nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vincent Huppert made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Ernie Schneider struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Vincent Huppert didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Cristiano RONALDO. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Cristiano RONALDO fans cheered their team off the field, for while Preston had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.