PLYRS UNITED in the semi-finals! 7-6 victory after a spectacular back-and-forth against DNA Athletics 🔥⚽
What an Icon League quarter-final! In a nerve-wracking match, PLYRS UNITED defeated the strong DNA Athletics team 7-6 – a true thriller with rule-breaking plays, spectacular goals, and a dramatic finish. The dream of the title lives on! 🏆💪
⏱️ Early shock – then the comeback
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Minute: DNA Athletics catches the PLYRS cold – a powerful long-range shot makes it 0:1 .
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Minute: Our number 9 – Maxi Grünberg – provides the answer! With a great feint, he creates space and fires a shot from distance – 1-1! 💥🔥
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Minute: Then the next goal! Stefan Winkel (No. 8) ruthlessly exploits a misplaced pass by DNA – 2:1 for the PLYRS!
🧨 The rulebreaker phase brings the turning point – and the drama
Both teams activate the rulebreaker "Golden Ball" from the second half onwards – goals count double!
13th minute : DNA scores in the final seconds of regulation time – and the goal counts double! New score: 2-3 ❗
But the PLYRS respond with their own rulebreaker:
Just before the 15th minute: “Hero Ball” active!
Stefan Winkel once again demonstrates his class and scores with ice-cold precision – the ball counts double! 4:3! 💪⚡
💥 PLYRS won't let up – DNA remains dangerous
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Minute: DNA now activates the “Hero Ball” itself – pure excitement.
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Minute: Marcel Kosuch (No. 27) increases the score for the PLYRS to 5:3 !
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Minute: Stefan Winkel completes his hat trick – 6:4! 🧢🔥
But then a setback: own goal by Nikola Kosanic – 6:5 .
⏱️ Final seconds – and the happy ending
- Minute: DNA actually manages to equalize – 6:6 , everything is open again!
But then came the emotional climax:
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Just 20 seconds later : Anis Ben-Hatira (No. 66) shoots – 7:6 for the PLYRS!
The final whistle blows – PLYRS UNITED are in the semi-finals! 🙌🏁
📊 A game full of action, tactics and passion.
With unwavering determination, clever rulebreakers and true playmaker moments, the PLYRS secured their place in the Icon League semi-finals.
Now it's time to focus, recover – and be ready for the next big duel! 🚀⚔️
