Challenge

3ª República
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Eneko Quesada kicked off to start the match. After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Gabriel-Omar Bati stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Gabriel-Omar Bati tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 11 minutes into the match, Couto Mixto F.C.'s Gabriel-Omar Bati sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Casper Claes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 16 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Gabriel-Omar Bati came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Christopher Langford made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 26th minute of play. Gabriel-Omar Bati recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arthur Blain hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eneko Quesada in the 32nd minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gabriel-Omar Bati got free with Casper Claes in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arthur Blain, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Couto Mixto F.C.'s zone, Yves Dervaux stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Christopher Langford came out of the goal and Yves Dervaux tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Couto Mixto F.C.'s Arthur Blain got a free kick in the 41st minute. Casper Claes made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Gabriel-Omar Bati sent off a good shot on target. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Edward Vanderstraeten stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 55 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Christopher Langford narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Couto Mixto F.C.'s Christopher Langford proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Couto Mixto F.C. from getting a goal against them. Lenny Clocheret kicked well hit freekick during the 59th minute of the match. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Christopher Langford firmly grabbed it by the left post. Gabriel-Omar Bati sent away a hard shot on goal in the 65th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel-Omar Bati in the 65th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the match, Belgium's Yves Dervaux sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Christopher Langford narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 71st match minute, Couto Mixto F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arthur Blain to maneuver through the defense. Arthur Blain hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edward Vanderstraeten in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Christopher Langford saved Couto Mixto F.C. from getting behind. In the 77th minute, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Christopher Langford. Christopher Langford yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. In the 84th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Christopher Langford. The goal made the score 0-2. Christopher Langford made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 89th minute. Christopher Langford made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. The Couto Mixto F.C. fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Belgium were clearly better and deserved to take the win.