Friendly League

De Hel
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) El Kcaizer FC's Fernando Maties started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Gert-Jan Van Haechten struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Damian Florinio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Royal Antwerp FC. Robbin De Groote might have been able to make a better finish in the 8th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Damian Florinio. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Robbin De Groote ran back to his position shaking his head. Royal Antwerp FC's Mats Wagemans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruno Markel in the 11th minute of play. Gert-Jan Van Haechten could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Damian Florinio made a huge save. Damian Florinio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Robbin De Groote, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bruno Markel in the 21st minute of play forced Royal Antwerp FC's goalkeeper Mats Wagemans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robbin De Groote in the 22nd minute of play forced El Kcaizer FC's goalkeeper Damian Florinio to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 28th minute, Robbin De Groote ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Damian Florinio was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. A hard shot 32 in the game by Gert-Jan Van Haechten from a close distance when the talented Damian Florinio managed to make a qualified save. El Kcaizer FC's players were relieved. In the 33rd match minute, El Kcaizer FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anacleto Rico to maneuver through the defense. Bruno Markel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 37th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 39 minutes into the game, Matthias Wolfs was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Royal Antwerp FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Kcaizer FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Royal Antwerp FC's Matthias Wolfs got a free kick in the 39th minute. In the 40th minute, Fernando Maties got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 44 minutes into the match, El Kcaizer FC's goalkeeper Damian Florinio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gert-Jan Van Haechten. 46 minutes into the match, El Kcaizer FC's goalkeeper Damian Florinio had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gert-Jan Van Haechten. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gert-Jan Van Haechten was the one to do the kick off. The goalkeeper, Mats Wagemans, was totally fooled by El Kcaizer FC's Anacleto Rico, who 57 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 63 minutes into the match, El Kcaizer FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gert-Jan Van Haechten came free, but Damian Florinio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 69 minutes into the match, El Kcaizer FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gert-Jan Van Haechten came free, but Damian Florinio reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 71 minutes into the game, Jerry Stuyck was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Royal Antwerp FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Kcaizer FC the free kick. After a defensive mix-up in Royal Antwerp FC's zone, Fernando Maties stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mats Wagemans came out of the goal and Fernando Maties tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. El Kcaizer FC's Damian Florinio played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Robbin De Groote in the 75th minute of play. In the 76th minute, Gert-Jan Van Haechten ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Damian Florinio was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Damian Florinio made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robbin De Groote in the 80th minute of play. After having played for 84 minutes, Bruno Markel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. El Kcaizer FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Bruno Markel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gert-Jan Van Haechten's late challenge caught a El Kcaizer FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gert-Jan Van Haechten helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Royal Antwerp FC getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Gert-Jan Van Haechten hit a great ball. Royal Antwerp FC's Mats Wagemans played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bruno Markel in the 93rd minute of play. In the 96th minute Dimitri Denturck shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damian Florinio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 97th minute Robbin De Groote shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Damian Florinio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Royal Antwerp FC were victorious despite being under pressure from El Kcaizer FC for much of the match.