🔥 Overtime drama: The Pack edge Fokus Eagles in match of the day | OneFootball

The top match of the fifth game day lived up to its promise. Third place against fourth, both teams with three consecutive wins – the Fokus Eagles and The Pack are currently among the most in-form teams in the Icon League. Accordingly, the match was intense: high pace, many duels, constant back and forth. A game that neither wanted to lose – and was only decided in overtime.

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In the first half, there were initially few goals. After strong preparation by Emincan Tekin, Emanuele Giardini put the Eagles ahead 1-0. But shortly before the break, Daniel Caligiuri equalized for The Pack, so it was a fair 1-1 going into the locker room. After the restart, the game really picked up pace. Chances by the minute, goals on both sides.

In the 19th minute, Zulu Ernst's goal for the Eagles to make it 5-3 heralded the hot final phase. But then old patterns emerged: the Eagles' defense lost its order. Within a very short time, they conceded three goals and suddenly found themselves trailing 5-6.

But one minute before the end, Tekin saved his team. With a strong dribble and perfect pass, he set up Zulu Ernst, who slammed the ball home from close range to make it 6-6.

In overtime, the game remained highly dramatic. With each minute, the field became emptier until only two field players per team were left. Then came the decisive moment: Derflinger slipped away from his opponent, Giardini, from behind, and coolly converted Cedric Brunner's precise cross for the winning goal for The Pack.

With that, The Pack celebrates their fourth consecutive win and underscores their current top form. Despite the bitter defeat, the Fokus Eagles can take pride in a strong game – especially since they met their nemesis on equal terms for long stretches and showed character.

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