96-69 1 - 0 Brandenburger (384488749)

21406 spectators had found their way to Schiessbude, despite the heavy rain. Miroslav Egić was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Ruggiero Rominger and Emiel Sluiter. 96-69 decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. The following players had been chosen: Díaz - Hoopman, Michlmayr, Franks - Lalanne, Perandini, Viirret, Park, Geuens - Ovijn, Keserović.

Brandenburger started off with a 5-4-1 lineup. They fielded: Nitz - Wasserbau, Maetze, Palosaari, Boudar, Sparwald - Vasić, Muurilainen, Urrila, Lundhstål - Riebenstahl.

Brandenburger were relying on their ability to counter-attack. Some great play up the middle by 96-69 led to a chance for J. Park to score after 13 minutes, but the shot hit the crossbar. Brandenburger mounted an inspired counterattack down the right wing after 14 minutes, but M. Lundhstål was unable to convert from short range. E. Hoopman was uncomfortable with the soggy pitch as he couldn't move the ball around with his usual grace. With 21 minutes played, seemingly due to lack of experience, C. Maetze needlessly tripped an opponent just outside the penalty area, but the free kick that followed didn't succeed. With 32 minutes played, the home side managed to get a 1 - 0 lead as J. Park flipped the ball in after a cross from the right. After several obvious shirt pulling incidents, N. Palosaari got himself booked. The manager of Brandenburger was not happy. After 34 minutes a very unfortunate collision in the penalty area led to Brandenburger's M. Lundhstål being carried off the pitch and replaced by G. Stoyhe. Halftime score was 1 - 0. Possession in this half belonged to 96-69, who controlled the ball 65 percent of the time.

The muddy pitch made the game a gritty affair, which seemed to suit M. Urrila just fine. After a short break after 50 minutes, 96-69 seemed to change their tactical approach a bit. Brandenburger's defence sent a ball soaring up the middle on a beautiful counterattack with 51 minutes gone, but M. Urrila's finish was met by the reaching hands of the keeper. After 58 minutes, the defensive line of Brandenburger created a counterattack through the middle that gave M. Urrila a good look at the goal, but his shot glanced harmlessly off the crossbar. After 73 minutes, a couple of quick and successful challenges followed by a shot from just outside the penalty area by P. Perandini might have resulted in another goal for 96-69. However, V. Nitz made a spectacular save. Brandenburger had a great opportunity to score following a counterattack after 74 minutes, but C. Maetze's shot from the left sailed high over the bar. With 75 minutes played, the Brandenburger coach decided a substitution may help turn the game around. A. Pålsson came on, M. Urrila had to leave the fray. After 75 minutes, 96-69 were awarded a free kick. Rather than shooting straight at goal, the taker went for an indirect variant which seemed to take his team mates a bit by surprise. J. Geuens did attempt a finish, but from an awkward position, sending the ball into the away fans. In the lead, 96-69 adjusted their style of play with 77 minutes gone. 96-69 enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 66 percent of possession.

96-69's top performer was clearly D. Keserović. However, V. Lalanne made a disastrous appearance. J. Riebenstahl performed admirably for Brandenburger. M. Sparwald turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 1 - 0.