Full of confidence we enter the first semifinal of the day. Our opponents, the HULKs already got a taste of victory when we let them win against us in out last encounter. This time we had to discuss whether to repeat this gracious act. After a heated discussion we decided a clear victory as before was too much. We had to make them sweat.
So we went about creating an entertaining match for the spectators. No one wants to see one team beating another with a margin of 10 goals (Some teams should take notes). A comeback story seems to fit quite well here.
With this idea in mind, we opened the score in the first half. Making our opponents nervous. This whole time we were confident they would be able to equalize and score a winning goal in the second half.
At this point our devious plan nearly failed. The HULKs did start the second half with a timeout. Because of this our calculations were incorrect and the score at full time was a draw at 1:1.
We had just a few minutes de develop a strategy how we could let the HULKs win without them knowing of our plans. And then, there it was! Just mess up the penalty kicks. If we do not score they will surely win.
So with this plan in action we started the penalty shootout. At first our goalie managed to save the first kick of the HULKs. We still are not sure whether this was planned. But then our brilliance and cunning shone through as we touched the ball twice, disallowing the goal even if we score. This plan continued for the remaining penalties.
In the end we executed our plans to perfection. The HULKs are in the finals and did not suspect anything.
Our great plan to lead the HULKs to victory continues in the finals where we will also be present. As referees, but still we are in the finals.
For more information you can see all results here:
https://spl.robocup.org/german-open-results-2025/
As well as watch the games live:
https://www.youtube.com/@RoboCupSPL
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