Challenge

DANILO TAB - STADIUM
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexander Zaccardi in the 3rd minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Qu Yi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 9th minute of play forced A.C ALDO BONZI's goalkeeper Sebastián Saja to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 10th minute Alexander Zaccardi 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. Alexander Zaccardi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 12thth minute, Casper Claes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexander Zaccardi in the 14th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Kisielka came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Qu Yi got free with Casper Claes in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jan Kisielka could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Casper Claes made a huge save. In the 23rd minute of the match, Jan Kisielka tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Casper Claes saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Qu Yi got free with Casper Claes in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The crowd rose to their feet as A.C ALDO BONZI's Qu Yi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Casper Claes. That made the score 1-0 after 29 minutes of play. 34 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Sebastián Saja narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 37th minute Edward Vanderstraeten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sebastián Saja saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edward Vanderstraeten took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sebastián Saja. Sebastián Saja dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Edward Vanderstraeten to strike the kick off in the second half. Edward Vanderstraeten might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sebastián Saja. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edward Vanderstraeten ran back to his position shaking his head. Sebastián Saja showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 52nd minute of the match. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sebastián Saja read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Edward Vanderstraeten might have been able to make a better finish in the 57th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sebastián Saja. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edward Vanderstraeten ran back to his position shaking his head. 60 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Alexander Zaccardi came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 64th minute, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. 67 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Pascoal Saraiva came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 69 minutes into the game, A.C ALDO BONZI's Qu Yi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Casper Claes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Thanks to some nice moves Edward Vanderstraeten could shoot a difficult shot in the 73rd minute, which Sebastián Saja however easily saved by the left post. Sebastián Saja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yves Dervaux in the 74th minute of play. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sebastián Saja read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. When Edward Vanderstraeten came up free with the goalie in the 78th 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. Edward Vanderstraeten struck a weak shot in the 79th minute. Sebastián Saja didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Belgium. Yves Dervaux received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Sebastián Saja tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A.C ALDO BONZI's Sebastián Saja played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 83rd minute of play. 84 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sebastián Saja. Edward Vanderstraeten showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-3. When Edward Vanderstraeten came up free with the goalie in the 90th 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. Aristides Oxel was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 94 minutes into the match. The goalkeeper, Sebastián Saja, was totally fooled by Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten, who 97 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. 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.