KFC07 0 - 1 Stolthed (393287117)

Clear skies welcomed the 2362 spectators who had made their way to KFC Arena. Kelvin Hamer was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Leon Mellmar and Domenic Wasserbau. A 5-5-0 alignment was the formation of choice for KFC07. Lineup: Späthling - Kruspel, Mogge, Vatan, Drappier, Auer-Welsbach - Luz, Domínguez, Faderler-Evangelist, Kormos, Schätze -.

Stolthed had chosen a strategic 3-5-2 formation. The following players took the field: Eder - Boldt, Kariti, Pugejs - Glazer, Falgeras, Papiewski, Grozea, Tragter - Ervasti, Deidda.

It was obvious that KFC07 were using their pressing skill as their primary tactic. It was an obvious ambition of Stolthed to use their ability at attacking on the flanks. KFC07's ability to press all over the field frequently paid dividends. S. Vatan was very close to giving KFC07 the lead with an ingenious free kick routine 12 minutes into the match, but the ball just grazed the bar. At this time in the match, KFC07 were using their skill at pressing to successfully stifle the game. 23 minutes into the match, the visiting Stolthed made the score 0 - 1 after R. Ervasti executed a perfect free kick. With the scoreboard showing that 24 minutes had been played, Stolthed nearly put themselves up another goal after E. Deidda came through on the left. Fortunately for the home crowd, the keeper made the save. It was 0 - 1 at the break. Stolthed enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 60 percent of possession.

The pressing tactics used by KFC07 were successful as the ball remained close to the half way line at all times. Players in Stolthed heard their coach's words ringing in their ears and steered their central attacks to the wings instead. A defender managed to keep the ball from crossing the goal-line after a curling shot coming in from the right from M. Boldt after 60 minutes, and prevented Stolthed from going up another goal. KFC07 pressed their opponents, causing the game to be a bit of a stalemate at times. Stolthed had most of the ball, with 59 percent of possession.

The most dominating KFC07 player was without a doubt S. Vatan. H. Späthling was a disappointment, however. M. Boldt performed admirably for Stolthed. N. Glazer turned in a dismal performance, however. The match ends 0 - 1.