SKW CSL win vs Ramblers
"On Monday, 17 June, the night was set for the long awaited derby, on a social level, between Ramblers and SKW. Due to a change in line up, the captain, Julianus, had to play the creative midfield part whilst Kai Friedrich took up the striking position next to Helge Fischer. Ralf Düvel once again played the holding midfield role alongside Sandile Xaba. The hosts, Ramblers, started the game very strong. It was also them who scored the much celebrated first goal. However, the referee decided that it was scored from an offside position, much to the frustration of the Ramblers players. With ever increasing duration of the game, both side equalised each other mostly in the centre of the park, but still showing some good soccer and having chances on both sides. However, the two yougsters in the goals kept their focus high. It was only later in the first half that Julianus converted a chance he created almost by himself, by poking the ball to the side of the Ramblers keeper, to score the opening goal of the night.
Many small fouls on both sides prevented the game to really get a good flow, however the derby proved that after all the years, it is still a hard fought match with no side wanting to lose the ball to their bitter rivals. This also showed the injury of the central defender, Tiemo Dobberstein, middle of the first half. This meant coach Kai had to pull back Düvel into that position, Julianus moving back to his regular position in holding midfield, and Rassie coming on as substitute to take the attacking midfield position.
Going with 1:0 into the break, SKW came back with the same line-up into the second half, but still it was Ramblers who showed a bit more aggression, winning the majority of duels in the midfield. After few minutes, Friedrich took himself of the field, allowing Sakeus Shivute to take his position upfront.
It was then for the Ramblers keeper, youngster Wolff, to show his skills with a fine save fishing the ball out of the top corner, and making it obvious why he is the national keeper for the under 17.
Few chances, lots of substitutions and a lot of controversial decisions on both sides of the pitch later, the SKW side was finally relieved to hear the final whistle, taking home their 5th win in as many games, clearing the top of the table by 5 points.
SKW line up:
Goal: Marko Zierzow
Defence: Sebastian Frank-Schultz - Tiemo Dobberstein - Abisai (Bones) Nangolo
Midfield: Arne Fischer - Sandile Xaba - Julianus Rukamba - Ralf Düvel - Tangeni Shivute
Attack: Helge Fischer - Kai Friedrich
Bench:
Rassie (on for Tiemo Dobberstein) 30th min
Sakkie Shivute (on for Kai Friedrich) 45th min
Kendy (on for Tangeni Shivute) 50th min
Mekondjo Erastus (on for Kendy) 65th min
Ulf Diemer (on for Sebastian Frank-Schultz) 70th min
Justus-Sylvester Voigts (on for Arne Fischer) 75th min
Man of the Match for SKW: Ralf Düvel - he showed a very good game especially in the holding midfield role, not giving up any ball. Later, he did well to keep the defence together and not conceding any goal."