Friendly League

Quinta das Luzes FC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Martijn Van Huytvenne made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute, Royal Antwerp FC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Miroslav Klose fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Kristopher Johnson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joppe Van Kestbeek, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. After some careless play in the Royal Antwerp FC defense, Miroslav Klose kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arnoud Vlimmens. The Royal Antwerp FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arnoud Vlimmens should have stopped the shot. In a very dangerous position, a player in Royal Antwerp FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 18th minute. Penalty! Arnoud Vlimmens had in the 19thth minute some difficulties stopping Miroslav Klose's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball Royal Antwerp FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 19th minute, when Miroslav Klose scored to the left of an out of position Arnoud Vlimmens, making the score, 3-0. Arnoud Vlimmens was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Miroslav Klose showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 4-0 in the 22 minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Brendan Tran during the 24th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Brendan Tran kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Glenn Sterckx charged in rather forcefully in the 25th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Glenn Sterckx the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 25 played minutes Royal Antwerp FC got a freekick which was hit by Glenn Sterckx. An unexpected shot in the 26th minute by Miroslav Klose got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. After 30 played minutes Royal Antwerp FC got a freekick which was hit by Glenn Sterckx. When Miroslav Klose came up free with the goalie in the 30th minute, the QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Miroslav Klose couldn't finish the play. Arnoud Vlimmens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miroslav Klose, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. After 34 minutes of play, QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Miroslav Klose made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arnoud Vlimmens was left in no man's land by his defense there! Miroslav Klose sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Diamantino Modesto got a free kick in the 40th minute. Miroslav Klose fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnoud Vlimmens having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 5-0 at half-time.

Jarne Nijs kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Royal Antwerp FC's zone, Miroslav Klose stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnoud Vlimmens came out of the goal and Miroslav Klose tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Arnoud Vlimmens didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C.'s Miroslav Klose shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 7-0 in the ordered_time% minute. After a rather tough play, Royal Antwerp FC's Jarne Nijs got a free kick in the 77th minute. Miroslav Klose scored 8-0 in the 80th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arnoud Vlimmens, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 84 minutes into the match, Miroslav Klose had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arnoud Vlimmens. Royal Antwerp FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Miroslav Klose was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 9-0. When Joppe Van Kestbeek fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Royal Antwerp FC's protests and gave Joppe Van Kestbeek a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Royal Antwerp FC getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Joppe Van Kestbeek hit a great ball. The supporters of QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. booed when Royal Antwerp FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Walter De Hoef didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Royal Antwerp FC defense, Miroslav Klose kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arnoud Vlimmens. The Royal Antwerp FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arnoud Vlimmens should have stopped the shot. When the referee ended the match the QUINTA DAS LUZES F.C. players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.