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Holstein Kiel defeats Alemannia Aachen in a tight match
Holstein Kiel defeated Alemannia Aachen by 3-2 in an exciting match of the first round of the German Cup (DFB Pokal). The match, which was played at the Neuer Tivoli in Aachen, was marked by intensity and struggle for both teams.
Holstein Kiel started better and took the lead through a goal from S. Machino in the 16th minute, assisted by F. Porath. However, Alemannia Aachen managed to equalize shortly after, in the 28th minute, thanks to a goal from M. Hanraths assisted by A. Heinz. The first half ended with the score tied at 1-1, but not before witnessing two yellow cards to Alemannia Aachen, one for L. Scepanik and another for the scorer himself, M. Hanraths.
The second half followed the same trend as the first, with both teams fighting for victory. Alemannia Aachen took the lead in the 60th minute, with a goal from C. Benschop assisted by N. Winter. Holstein Kiel, however, did not give up and equalized the score again in the 82nd minute, with a goal from L. Rosenboom, without assistance. And finally, the visiting team achieved victory in the 90th minute, with a new goal from Rosenboom, also without assistance.
Holstein Kiel dominated possession with 70%, made 18 shots (9 on goal), took 6 corners and received two yellow cards. Alemannia Aachen, on the other hand, had 30% possession, made 14 shots (5 on goal), 8 corners and received 5 yellow cards.
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Substitutions holstein kiel: at minute 65 J. Arp came in and T. Puchacz went out., at minute 76 M. Komenda came in and M. Ivezic went out., at minute 76 A. Y. Kelati came in and F. Porath went out., at minute 76 M. Knudsen came in and N. Remberg went out., at minute 79 L. Rosenboom came in and T. Becker went out.
Substitutions alemannia aachen: at minute 73 T. Topken came in and C. Benschop went out., at minute 73 K. Goden came in and L. Scepanik went out., at minute 89 F. Heister came in and N. Winter went out., at minute 89 U. Bapoh came in and A. Heinz went out., at minute 90 L. Putaro came in and B. Bahn went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alemannia Aachen
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Holstein Kiel
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