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ILLYRIA
Spectators: 7518 (Terracing: 5639, Seating: 1729, VIP seats: 150) Yildiray Ernst recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Benjamin Zentner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bastian Sitzler in the 6th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 9th minute, Robert Damovsky managed to get in a good position for a shot. Helsinghausen FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Robert Damovsky was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benjamin Zentner breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 9 minutes into the game, Sjard Kucz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Illyria's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Helsinghausen FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Illyria's Sjard Kucz got a free kick in the 10th minute. Federico Mannheim received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Benjamin Zentner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bastian Sitzler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Benjamin Zentner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Benjamin Zentner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Damovsky, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Federico Mannheim's late challenge caught a Illyria's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Federico Mannheim helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Helsinghausen FC getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Federico Mannheim hit a great ball. Benjamin Zentner took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robert Damovsky, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 37 minutes of play, Helsinghausen FC's Bastian Sitzler made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Benjamin Zentner was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 40th minute, Ralf Glöden hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Robert Damovsky had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Bastian Sitzler struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Benjamin Zentner didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Helsinghausen FC. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Robert Damovsky in the 47th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Benjamin Zentner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Illyria players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Helsinghausen FC were winning 0-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Robert Oßwald to make the kick off. After 54 minutes of play, Helsinghausen FC's Bastian Sitzler made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Benjamin Zentner was left in no man's land by his defense there! 58 minutes into the game, Yildiray Ernst was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Helsinghausen FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Illyria the free kick. In the 58th match minute, Helsinghausen FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yildiray Ernst to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Illyria's zone, Bastian Sitzler stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Benjamin Zentner came out of the goal and Bastian Sitzler tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 66 minutes into the game, Yildiray Ernst recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benjamin Zentner. Yildiray Ernst showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. 70 minutes into the game, Bastian Sitzler cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-4. Benjamin Zentner was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Robert Damovsky in the 73rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Benjamin Zentner, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The supporters of Illyria booed when Helsinghausen FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ingo Labouvie didn't get a good kick on the ball. Illyria's Ralf Glöden couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 76th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Helsinghausen FC. Bastian Sitzler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Benjamin Zentner tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 83 minutes into the game, Robert Oßwald was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Illyria's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Helsinghausen FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Illyria's Robert Oßwald got a free kick in the 84th minute. Benjamin Zentner made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Bastian Sitzler sent off a good shot on target. Helsinghausen FC's Robert Damovsky got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 91 minutes into the match, Illyria's goalkeeper Benjamin Zentner had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bastian Sitzler. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert Damovsky in the 92nd minute of play forced Illyria's goalkeeper Benjamin Zentner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 95th minute, Robert Damovsky reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Benjamin Zentner. The goal made the score 1-5. When the match was over Helsinghausen FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Illyria throughout the match.