Challenge

Orange aréna
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Ján Krempašský made the kick off which started today's match. Edward Vanderstraeten blasted a shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Miroslav Motuz having to make a save. Miroslav Motuz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 7th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 9th minute of play forced FC XY's goalkeeper Miroslav Motuz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 13 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Miroslav Motuz. FC XY's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edward Vanderstraeten was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 15th minute of the match, Ján Krempašský got a very nice opportunity to score, but Casper Claes was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 19 minutes into the match, FC XY's Orhan Veli Mirac sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Casper Claes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Miroslav Motuz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edward Vanderstraeten's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 24th minute of play forced FC XY's goalkeeper Miroslav Motuz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten made a precise shot to the right of Miroslav Motuz. FC XY's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-3. Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten got a good chance for a goal in the 27th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Edward Vanderstraeten struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Miroslav Motuz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Belgium. In the 34th minute Edward Vanderstraeten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miroslav Motuz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Guillaume Bonte made in the 38th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Yves Dervaux however managed to control. FC XY's Miroslav Motuz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 40th minute of play. When Edward Vanderstraeten came up free with the goalie in the 44th minute, the Belgium 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 Edward Vanderstraeten couldn't finish the play. 45 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten notched a goal, 0-4, to the right of FC XY's Miroslav Motuz. Miroslav Motuz was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-4.

FC XY's Daniel Pavlovič was substituted for Ján Krempašský. The wind increased when Edward Vanderstraeten made the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Orhan Veli Mirac had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Casper Claes. Belgium's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Orhan Veli Mirac was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-4. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Orhan Veli Mirac in the 56th 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 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. Belgium's Yves Dervaux got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Miroslav Motuz made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. 75 minutes into the match, Belgium's Yves Dervaux sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Miroslav Motuz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Vanderstraeten got free with Miroslav Motuz in the 81st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 83 minutes, Daniel Pavlovič made it 2-5 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Orhan Veli Mirac managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC XY's supporters rose to their feet, but Orhan Veli Mirac was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Casper Claes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Daniel Pavlovič took the ball and in the 87 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Casper Claes. Casper Claes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-5. The supporters of Belgium booed when FC XY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adam Škrabák didn't get a good kick on the ball. When the match was over Belgium could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than FC XY throughout the match.