Official Cup

Achter de kazerne
Spectators: 148 (Terracing: 112, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 2) Vladimiro Nafarroa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Paul-Louis Van Mechelen in the 4th minute. After 7 played minutes YR Mechelen got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Van Mechelen. Andries Van Mechelen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Federico Viviano in the 12th minute of the match. Vladimiro Nafarroa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tuur Candries in the 19th minute of the match. In the 21st minute Celestino Bikendi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andries Van Mechelen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Andries Van Mechelen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Federico Viviano, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes in the game, Celestino Chepe dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Andries Van Mechelen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Celestino Bikendi, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Paul-Louis Van Mechelen kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the match, YR Mechelen's goal looked a bit too open when Aristides Mede came free, but Andries Van Mechelen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, Erasmo Tabb had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Andries Van Mechelen. YR Mechelen's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Erasmo Tabb was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 44th minute Celestino Bikendi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Andries Van Mechelen saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 47 minutes into the game, Rambitos FC's Celestino Bikendi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Andries Van Mechelen made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Disappointed in the 1-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Paul-Louis Van Mechelen to strike the kick off in the second half. Paul-Louis Van Mechelen charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Paul-Louis Van Mechelen the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 57th match minute, Rambitos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Filomeno Otsando to maneuver through the defense. In the 63rd minute, Tuur Candries ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Vladimiro Nafarroa was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. YR Mechelen were awarded a corner in the 71th minute after Rambitos FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Vincent Van Mechelen took the corner. Tuur Candries was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Adolphe De Maerschalckx hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. In the 89th minute, Federico Viviano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Rambitos FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-3. Andries Van Mechelen made an important save on a dangerous shot by Federico Viviano in the 96th minute. Rambitos FC's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.