Official Cup

Am Sportzentrum
Spectators: 176 (Terracing: 133, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) Lutz Golke who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 3rdth minute tested the skills of Johnny Banks when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Johnny Banks was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Alex Mansilha showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 5 minute of play. After having played for 8 minutes, François Rouvrais managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Hamburg's supporters crossed their fingers, but François Rouvrais was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ingolf Appenzeller kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. Johnny Banks made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lutz Golke in the 11th minute. FC Hamburg's Johnny Banks played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Mansilha in the 16th minute of play. Paul Heyckendorf made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from François Rouvrais in the 25th minute of play. A hard shot 26 in the game by Kurt Ahrem from a close distance when the talented Johnny Banks managed to make a qualified save. FC Hamburg's players were relieved. Paul Heyckendorf showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Pompiliu Roşculeţ, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. In the 32nd minute there was a penalty for Academica Pulheim. Alex Mansilha stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Johnny Banks. 2-0. 34 minutes into the game, FC Hamburg's François Rouvrais nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Paul Heyckendorf made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Johnny Banks showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alex Mansilha in the 37th minute of the match. Paul Heyckendorf made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pompiliu Roşculeţ in the 39th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by François Rouvrais in the 45th minute of play forced Academica Pulheim's goalkeeper Paul Heyckendorf to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Alex Mansilha in the 46th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Johnny Banks saved FC Hamburg from getting behind.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and François Rouvrais made a kick off. Ilie Zâncă kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. 53 minutes into the match, Academica Pulheim's goal looked a bit too open when Hendrik Holletschek came free, but Paul Heyckendorf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 54th match minute, FC Hamburg was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dedé Maldini to maneuver through the defense. Academica Pulheim's Maxime Vrints was substituted for Lutz Golke. François Rouvrais could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 59th minute of the match, but Paul Heyckendorf made a huge save. François Rouvrais might have been able to make a better finish in the 63rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Paul Heyckendorf. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. François Rouvrais ran back to his position shaking his head. François Rouvrais who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Paul Heyckendorf when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The FC Hamburg fans' excitement grew in the 66th match minute when FC Hamburg's François Rouvrais 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 2-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 72nd minute, Maxime Vrints made a precise shot to the right of Johnny Banks. FC Hamburg's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-2. Johnny Banks took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hugó Bøss, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Paul Heyckendorf showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liam Hähner, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Feliks Ludwa kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. FC Hamburg's Rafael Pausch was substituted for Manfred Kottsieper. In the 82nd minute, Feliks Ludwa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Mansilha in the 85th minute of play forced FC Hamburg's goalkeeper Johnny Banks to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 91 minutes FC Hamburg's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Alex Mansilha who took care of the corner kick. The corner ended in Alex Mansilha almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Hamburg's Johnny Banks did a great save. After a defensive mix-up in Academica Pulheim's zone, François Rouvrais stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Paul Heyckendorf came out of the goal and François Rouvrais tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.