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Spectators: 10305 (Terracing: 7729, Seating: 2370, VIP seats: 206) An unexpectedly hard shot by Heintje Rechmann in the 2nd minute of play forced Kuwait's goalkeeper Manual Neuer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Germany's Thomas Schonfeld was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Manual Neuer in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Peter Freeh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bassam Al Mofede in the 9th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Enno Goethe in the 12th minute of play forced Kuwait's goalkeeper Manual Neuer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 15 minutes into the game, when Francesco Beimler put in a rough tackle. 18 minutes into the game, Thomas Schonfeld threw the ball into play from the sideline. Kuwait's Andrea Pirlo quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Germany's Peter Freeh proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Germany from getting a goal against them. Peter Freeh took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bassam Al Mofede, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Kuwait booed when Germany was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Thomas Schonfeld didn't get a good kick on the ball. Andrea Pirlo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Peter Freeh made a huge save. In the 28th minute Kuwait were awarded a corner. Motlaq Al Arbash went to the cornerflag to take it. Kuwait's Motlaq Al Arbash was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Peter Freeh in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. When Kuwait's Bassam Al Mofede in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Germany's goalie prevented a goal. Manual Neuer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Slaven Zerbe in the 37th minute of the match. Manual Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Heintje Rechmann, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Heintje Rechmann in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manual Neuer saved Kuwait from getting behind. Manual Neuer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Enno Goethe in the 42nd minute of the match. After 42 minutes of play, Germany's Enno Goethe made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Manual Neuer was left in no man's land by his defense there! Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Kuwait made a substitution. Nasser Al Sherazi replaced Aadil Baroun. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Bassam Al Mofede stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the match, Germany's goal looked a bit too open when Moner Bo Qamaz came free, but Peter Freeh reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Manual Neuer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Heintje Rechmann, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Peter Freeh showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bassam Al Mofede in the 63rd minute of the match. Peter Freeh showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Haider Al Nasser in the 74th minute of the match. Heintje Rechmann could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Manual Neuer made a huge save. Peter Freeh showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bassam Al Mofede in the 84th minute of the match. Peter Freeh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Haider Al Nasser in the 86th minute of play. In the 91st minute, Haider Al Nasser ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Peter Freeh was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Heintje Rechmann kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Haider Al Nasser hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Germany were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.