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Match Report
Örgyte IS arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edward Vanderstraeten made the kick off which started today's match. If Yves Dervaux had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 6 minutes, Marcus Allbäck made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Belgium's Casper Claes tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcus Allbäck in the 8th minute of play. A collision led to Belgium getting a freekick after 9 minutes play. Lenny Clocheret hit a great ball. Sledgehammer KO's Marcus Allbäck got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 16 played minutes Sledgehammer KO got a freekick which was hit by Karl-Axel Stolpe. In the 17th minute of the match Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Benny Bur skillfully saved the ball. Leonard Åhman's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Casper Claes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. Benny Bur stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edward Vanderstraeten's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Marcus Allbäck received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Casper Claes came out and tried to block the shot, but Marcus Allbäck slotted it home off the left post making it 2-1 in the 25th minute. In the 28th minute, Leonard Åhman 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. Benny Bur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 32nd minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Sledgehammer KO's Leonard Åhman sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Casper Claes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Edward Vanderstraeten 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. Belgium's Casper Claes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 40th minute of the match, managed to save Belgium from getting a goal against them. In the 41st minute, Edward Vanderstraeten left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Belgium fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-2. Rune Fanström hit a great freekick 48 minutes into the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Marcus Allbäck made a kick off. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcus Allbäck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edward Vanderstraeten received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Benny Bur tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sledgehammer KO made a substitution. Mao Zhen replaced Askanios Kefalas. Edward Vanderstraeten could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Benny Bur made a huge save. 66 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benny Bur. Edward Vanderstraeten showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. Sledgehammer KO's Antonio Michael was substituted for Leonard Åhman. Benny Bur made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. 76 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benny Bur. Sledgehammer KO's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edward Vanderstraeten was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. When Sledgehammer KO's Marcus Allbäck in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marcus Allbäck in the 80th minute of the match. After 81 played minutes Sledgehammer KO got a freekick which was hit by Fredrik Moberg. In the 83rd minute, Laurens Vandamme hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doctor Sócrates, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 86 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Benny Bur. Edward Vanderstraeten showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-5. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcus Allbäck in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Casper Claes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 92ndth minute, Benny Bur skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 94 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Doctor Sócrates came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Belgium defense, Antonio Michael kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Casper Claes. The Belgium fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Casper Claes should have stopped the shot. The Belgium players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.
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