Gladenbach 1 - 0 Socke (384291476)

Weather conditions were fairly good for football, and Glückaufkampfbahn Gladenbach saw a crowd turnout of 38972. Roderik Prevoo was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Arne Oberrauner and Jens Gerau. Gladenbach had chosen a strategic 4-5-1 formation. Lineup: Blanco - Barulho, Polk, McGuinness, Bielicz - Molins, Lafargue, Ionas, Girafa, Debacker - Ingemarsson.

A 5-4-1 alignment was the formation of choice for Socke. The following players had been chosen: Pierobon - Schmon, Paulsson, Urbanke, Muschitz, Orsi - Bordalás, Perkkala, Andersson, Neuke - Antonsson.

Gladenbach saw most attack opportunities on the wings. Socke immediately set off using their skill at pressing their opponents. Gladenbach fans held their breath as B. Ingemarsson scampered down the left side. He successfully avoided all challenges and cracked home the shot for 1 - 0! 13 minutes into the game Gladenbach managed a counterattack, but L. Debacker took a soft shot from the left flank that was easy prey for the alert keeper. The pressing tactics used by Socke were successful as the ball remained close to the half way line at all times. It was 1 - 0 at the break. Possession in this half belonged to Gladenbach, who controlled the ball 56 percent of the time.

At this time in the match, Socke were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. Socke pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. Socke's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. Socke's talent at pressing frustrated the spectators as the game became a dire midfield struggle. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Gladenbach, with 56 percent of the ball.

Gladenbach's top performer was clearly B. Ingemarsson. G. Lafargue turned in a dismal performance, however. Socke's best player was P. Antonsson. H. Schmon on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 1 - 0.