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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nino Schurter made the kick off which started today's match. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Alain Berset managed to get in a good position for a shot. Espen Steelers's supporters rose to their feet, but Alain Berset was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Paul Heyckendorf breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Fabian Honauer was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Hinnerk Dietrich showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-0 in the 6 minute of play. Fabian Honauer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gary Lineker in the 22nd minute of the match. Espen Steelers's Fabian Honauer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hinnerk Dietrich in the 24th minute of play. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Academica Pulheim's goalkeeper Paul Heyckendorf, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 29 minutes of play, Espen Steelers's Alain Berset made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Paul Heyckendorf was left in no man's land by his defense there! Fabian Honauer made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lutz Golke in the 32nd minute. Fabian Honauer made an important save on a dangerous shot by Kurt Ahrem in the 34th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alain Berset in the 35th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Paul Heyckendorf prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alain Berset might have been able to make a better finish in the 37th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Paul Heyckendorf. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Alain Berset ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alain Berset in the 37th minute of play forced Academica Pulheim's goalkeeper Paul Heyckendorf to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Academica Pulheim getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Ilie Zâncă hit a great ball. In the 42nd minute, one of Academica Pulheim:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Academica Pulheim. The score stood at 2-2 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hinnerk Dietrich made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Kurt Ahrem in the 58th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fabian Honauer prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Alain Berset struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Paul Heyckendorf didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Espen Steelers. Academica Pulheim's Zbigniew Setara was substituted for Joachim Kretschmer. Academica Pulheim's Sergio Ramos was substituted for Manuel Tiede. Ole Pankok kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 65 minutes into the game, Alain Berset recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Paul Heyckendorf. Alain Berset showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-4. Espen Steelers's Tobie Canclini was substituted for Torben Krabber. Rogelio Montez who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 74thth minute tested the skills of Paul Heyckendorf when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 79th match minute, Espen Steelers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Calistrat Velicu to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st match minute, Espen Steelers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Williams Imholz to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the match, Espen Steelers's goal looked a bit too open when Zbigniew Setara came free, but Fabian Honauer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Espen Steelers's Fabian Honauer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alex Mansilha in the 90th minute of play. Espen Steelers's Fabian Honauer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zbigniew Setara in the 91st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alex Mansilha in the 96th minute of play forced Espen Steelers's goalkeeper Fabian Honauer to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Academica Pulheim supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Espen Steelers's performance. The match ended with a win for Espen Steelers.