Bryggen 3 - 2 Tallica (389413557)

A scorching day at The Red Castle, where 26881 spectators were in place for today's match. Jomar van Bergen was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Mihnea Tugui and Ioan Leonte. Bryggen had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. They fielded: Matussin - Clark, Gravesen, Mundi - Reh, Raun, Čapljić, Malle, Szentannai - Knudsen, Ruzau.

Tallica decided to use a 3-5-2 set up. The following players took the field: Abramski - Andreasen, Naumann, Vedby Rasmussen - Sejrsen, Krogh, Smed, Monrad, Vinkler - Stoye, Keskintürk.

Today, Tallica's strategy involved concentrating on the flanks for their attacks. T. Andreasen got left behind when Bryggen's A. Ruzau made a sudden run forward after 27 minutes, finishing off with a neat strike. 1 - 0! Tallica had a chance to level the score as E. Vedby Rasmussen suddenly found himself free in the middle of the box with only the keeper to beat, but he misjudged the finish, and only managed to hit the bar. With 42 minutes played, Bryggen's B. Szentannai almost extended the lead, but his shot from the left glanced off the top of the bar to fall behind the net. 43 minutes into the match, a typically brave header by R. Stoye from U. Sejrsen's cross looped just over the opposing goalkeeper's desperate reach. Goal for Tallica, making the score 1 - 1. The visitors could have taken the lead from a free kick after 43 minutes, if it wasn't for the jaw-dropping save by A. Matussin. A. Ruzau gave Bryggen the lead as he successfully challenged the guests' central defenders, then slotted the ball into the bottom corner, giving the keeper no chance. 2 - 1 2 - 1 was the halftime score. Bryggen had most of the ball, with 51 percent of possession.

U. Sejrsen enjoyed the sunshine and demonstrated his stunning technique over and over again. With 75 minutes played, the Tallica coach decided a substitution may help turn the game around. A. van der Enk came on, S. Keskintürk had to leave the fray. Bryggen solidified their lead at the 76 minute mark, as A. Clark dribbled the ball through the opposing central defence and scored to make it 3 - 1. The intense heat forced W. Reh into making some errors because he couldn't seem to keep up with the others. The home team's fans were upset when, after 79 minutes, the visiting T. Andreasen broke through the central defence and kicked the ball past the keeper. 3 - 2 was the score. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by Bryggen, with 52 percent of the ball.

A. Ruzau performed admirably for Bryggen. W. Reh turned in a dismal performance, however. Tallica's best player was A. van der Enk. However, R. Vinkler made a disastrous appearance. The match ends 3 - 2.