Prized/Friendly Cup

Hanne-Sobek-Stadion
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Franco Penna took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Andi Godescheid notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Dexter Morgan VR46's Davide Cavaliere. Davide Cavaliere was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Davide Cavaliere came out of the goal in the 7th minute to try and stop a shot by Hertha 1969's Maxim Nissen. But to his dismay, Maxim Nissen quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. In the 10th minute, Hertha 1969's Andi Godescheid ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Davide Cavaliere. Davide Cavaliere yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-0. 14 minutes into the match, Alberigo Di Nucci had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Alf Kleinert. Hertha 1969's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Alberigo Di Nucci was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Davide Cavaliere made an important save on a dangerous shot by Andi Godescheid in the 17th minute. Hertha 1969's Alf Kleinert played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberigo Di Nucci in the 21st minute of play. The Hertha 1969 fans' excitement grew in the 23rd match minute when Hertha 1969's Lutz Ertel 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 4-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a rather tough play, Dexter Morgan VR46's Angelo Scalabrino got a free kick in the 27th minute. Dennis Fava hit a great freekick 29 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Hertha 1969's zone, Franco Bobbio stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alf Kleinert came out of the goal and Franco Bobbio tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Andi Godescheid during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Davide Cavaliere was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Andi Godescheid showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 5-1 in the 35 minute of play. After 44 minutes of play, Dexter Morgan VR46's Franco Penna made it 5-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alf Kleinert was left in no man's land by his defense there! All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Lutz Ertel to make the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Dexter Morgan VR46's zone, Lutz Ertel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Davide Cavaliere came out of the goal and Lutz Ertel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Davide Cavaliere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andi Godescheid in the 54th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Armin Venditti got free with Alf Kleinert in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The supporters of Hertha 1969 booed when Dexter Morgan VR46 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frank Sammartino didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 58th minute of the match Nico Bell sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Davide Cavaliere skillfully saved the ball. 64 minutes into the game, Franco Bobbio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dexter Morgan VR46's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hertha 1969 the free kick. Franco Bobbio kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Lutz Ertel during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 70th minute, Lutz Ertel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Davide Cavaliere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lutz Ertel in the 72nd minute of play. Alf Kleinert showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberigo Di Nucci, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After a rather tough play, Dexter Morgan VR46's Diego Santo got a free kick in the 79th minute. In the 81st minute, Andi Godescheid made a precise shot to the right of Davide Cavaliere. Dexter Morgan VR46's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-2. Karsten Wolsch struck a weak shot in the 89th minute. Davide Cavaliere didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hertha 1969. Davide Cavaliere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andi Godescheid in the 92nd minute of play.