World League

Donaustadion
Spectators: 7717 (Terracing: 5789, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 154) Don Merlot made the kick off and thus started the match. 4 minutes into the match, SSV Ulm 1846's goal looked a bit too open when Henry Hamberg came free, but Kryspin Cupial reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Lunatics of Arianrhod's Joel Hibai got a free kick in the 5th minute. SSV Ulm 1846's Niclas Monschke got a good chance for a goal in the 6th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 9th minute Fedele Panza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kryspin Cupial saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Elia Di Sipio kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Eugenio Manfredi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Don Merlot in the 17th minute of play. Eugenio Manfredi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Don Merlot in the 20th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Flavio Morelli in the 21st minute of play forced SSV Ulm 1846's goalkeeper Kryspin Cupial to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eugenio Manfredi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Niclas Monschke, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Fedele Panza's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Kryspin Cupial was relentless in the 24th minute of the game. When Lunatics of Arianrhod's Henry Hamberg in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SSV Ulm 1846's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to Lunatics of Arianrhod getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Joel Hibai hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Hibai in the 28th minute of play forced SSV Ulm 1846's goalkeeper Kryspin Cupial to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner went over the outstretched arms of SSV Ulm 1846's goalie and right to Walter Giusti. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. SSV Ulm 1846's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. In the 33rd minute, Felice Cirigliano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 34 played minutes Lunatics of Arianrhod got a freekick which was hit by Elia Di Sipio. Eugenio Manfredi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Don Merlot in the 35th minute of the match. Elia Di Sipio made in the 41st minute of the game a quick throw-in and Fedele Panza immediately put the ball in play. Kryspin Cupial made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fedele Panza in the 42nd minute of play. SSV Ulm 1846's Kryspin Cupial played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henry Hamberg in the 43rd minute of play. Eugenio Manfredi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Niclas Monschke in the 45th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Stephane Bosch during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 46th minute, Stephane Bosch hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 47 minutes into the match, SSV Ulm 1846's goal looked a bit too open when Fedele Panza came free, but Kryspin Cupial reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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.

Kryspin Cupial made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joel Hibai in the 52nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niclas Monschke in the 53rd minute of play forced Lunatics of Arianrhod's goalkeeper Eugenio Manfredi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Don Merlot in the 56th minute of play forced Lunatics of Arianrhod's goalkeeper Eugenio Manfredi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lunatics of Arianrhod's Eugenio Manfredi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Don Merlot in the 59th minute of play. In the 61st minute Henry Hamberg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kryspin Cupial saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eugenio Manfredi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Don Merlot in the 68th minute of play. Fedele Panza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kryspin Cupial was a little too slow when Henry Hamberg got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 71st minute. The score was now 0-1. In the 73rd match minute, SSV Ulm 1846 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Albrecht Bosbach to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fedele Panza in the 75th minute of play forced SSV Ulm 1846's goalkeeper Kryspin Cupial to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kryspin Cupial showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fedele Panza in the 78th minute of the match. In the 80th minute of the match, Joel Hibai tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Kryspin Cupial saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Niclas Monschke in the 87th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Eugenio Manfredi saved Lunatics of Arianrhod from getting behind. Lunatics of Arianrhod'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.