Challenge

Glyka Nera FC Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Edward Vanderstraeten took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th minute Jarkko Laatikainen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Casper Claes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Narciso Eusko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Omiros Kazanis made in the 7th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Kostas Teneketzis however managed to control. The corner led Glyka Nera FC's Kostas Teneketzis to fire away a dangerous shot which Casper Claes despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 22nd minute Jarkko Laatikainen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Casper Claes saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Jarkko Laatikainen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Casper Claes having to interfere. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jarkko Laatikainen in the 29th minute of the match. Jarkko Laatikainens short, quick shot in the 30thth minute got Casper Claes to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 31 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Güven Çırakoğlu. The supporters of Belgium booed when Glyka Nera FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gustaf Ekerot didn't get a good kick on the ball. 36 minutes had been played when some careless play by Glyka Nera FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Edward Vanderstraeten was slow to take the kick. During this time Belgium's players had a chance to rest. 38 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Narciso Eusko narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Omiros Kazanis kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Jarkko Laatikainen made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Edward Vanderstraeten hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Omiros Kazanis during the 53rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 53rd minute, Omiros Kazanis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Narciso Eusko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 56th minute. Jarkko Laatikainen scored 2-1 in the 58th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Casper Claes, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Narciso Eusko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 63rd minute. In the 67th minute Glyka Nera FC were awarded a corner. Kostas Teneketzis went to the cornerflag to take it. Narciso Eusko made a fantastic save in the 72nd minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. Narciso Eusko was out of position in the 74 minute of play, and Edward Vanderstraeten capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Edward Vanderstraeten really showed his touch with that goal: 2-2. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jarkko Laatikainen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Glyka Nera FC getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Omiros Kazanis hit a great ball. Casper Claes came out of the goal in the 93rd minute to try and stop a shot by Glyka Nera FC's Güven Çırakoğlu. But to his dismay, Güven Çırakoğlu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-2. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Glyka Nera FC had won after a very even match.