Banchen 5 - 1 melojat (385540687)

34033 spectators arrived at Allianssi Arena, where weather conditions were pretty good for football. Dustin-Alexander Kisielewski was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Mark Vis and Magnus Fal. Banchen tactics involved an interesting 3-5-2 combination. The following players had been chosen: Marighetti - Neuke, Frison, Herva - Haun, Gelberg, Suokas, Božinović, Shkedi - Jakobsson, Žežickas.

melojat decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. Lineup: Cohen - Huber, Euler, Ungureanu - Ranto, Demmers, Rogersson, Elferink, Keskikiikonen - Vepsä, Buška.

The wings were the focus of most of Banchen's attacks today. For their match strategy, melojat had decided to use their ability to counter-attack whenever possible. The home side put themselves ahead 1 - 0 after 19 minutes courtesy of a breakthrough from A. Haun, who scored with a stunning volley following a cross from the right wing. After 24 minutes Banchen's T. Gelberg had to be carried off on a stretcher in agony. E. Maglio came in to replace him. Attacking on the wings was the choice for Banchen, and they were successfully passing the ball from the middle to the wings to attack. With the clock showing 31 minutes played, a great pass from the defensive line of melojat resulted in a counterattack that was smoothly brought under control by V. Vepsä in the centre of the opposition's penalty area, but his finish went high. A. Haun sailed high above the opponents as he headed in a corner kick from D. Božinović after 32 minutes of play, making the score 2 - 0. By now, the players in Banchen felt that victory was guaranteed and began to play it safe, focusing on defence and not risking too much going forward. It was obvious that Banchen had instructions to attack on the wings instead of in the middle. Banchen increased the lead as G. Jakobsson struck to make the score 3 - 0 after an attack from the left left him unmarked in front of the keeper. Things were deteriorating for the away team as Banchen scored another to make it 4 - 0 after a left side attack resulted in a goal for H. Neuke after 38 minutes. There was concern in the stands when, at the 44 minute mark, melojat's S. Rogersson hit the ground hard, but he refused the attention of the trainer and rejoined his teammates on the pitch. Halftime score was 4 - 0. Banchen claimed to have seen most of the ball, and the statistics agreed with them - possession being 60 percent.

melojat's F. Demmers was shown a yellow card after 80 minutes for slicing down an opponent. With 82 minutes played, D. Ungureanu had a fantastic opportunity to reply but his shot flew harmlessly into the side-netting of the goal. melojat mounted an inspired counterattack down the right wing after 85 minutes, but S. Keskikiikonen was unable to convert from short range. With 88 minutes showing on the scoreboard clock, melojat showed some good skill and were able to reduce the score to 4 - 1 when C. Buška got past the home side's central defenders right in front of the goal. With 88 minutes played, Banchen put themselves up 5 - 1 when the visiting defenders lost the ball to E. Maglio, who came up from the left and proceeded to coolly round the keeper and knock the ball home. Banchen enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 60 percent of possession.

A. Frison performed admirably for Banchen. However, P. Marighetti made a disastrous appearance. The most dominating melojat player was without a doubt C. Buška. V. Vepsä turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 5 - 1.