Challenge

Open Gallo
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Edward Vanderstraeten started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 2 minutes into the game, Eugenio Mena was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Deportivo Balvanera's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Belgium the free kick. Eugenio Mena kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. Omar Lauren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isaias Erroman recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 8th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Renato Portalupis short, quick shot in the 10thth minute got Casper Claes to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 13 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Renato Portalupi came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Omar Lauren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 18th minute of the match. Omar Lauren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 20th minute of the match. A hard shot 23 in the game by Renato Portalupi from a close distance when the talented Casper Claes managed to make a qualified save. Belgium's players were relieved. Isaias Erroman struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Casper Claes didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Deportivo Balvanera. After 28th play minutes Isaias Erroman shot 1-0, a short shot which went by Casper Claes and just under the crossbar into goal. With a little luck, Belgium's Casper Claes got control of the ball when Renato Portalupi tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 32nd minute Deportivo Balvanera were awarded a corner. Eusebio Ecija went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner ended in Natalio Martino almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Belgium's Casper Claes did a great save. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind Deportivo Balvanera's goalkeeper Omar Lauren, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 40 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren. Omar Lauren was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 46th match minute, Deportivo Balvanera was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Florencio Ermengol to maneuver through the defense. In the 47thth minute of the game Edward Vanderstraeten who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Renato Portalupi made a kick off. Renato Portalupi'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 53rd minute of play. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaias Erroman in the 58th minute of play. Casper Claes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Renato Portalupi's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. The audience was convinced that Renato Portalupi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Casper Claes was relentless in the 63rd minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Renato Portalupi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Casper Claes was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. Deportivo Balvanera's Omar Lauren proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Deportivo Balvanera from getting a goal against them. Eusebio Ecija kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Deportivo Balvanera made a substitution. Prudencio Uhin replaced Eugenio Mena. Deportivo Balvanera made a substitution. Jaroslaw Kaczorowski replaced Renato Portalupi. The supporters of Belgium booed when Deportivo Balvanera was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eusebio Ecija didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Vanderstraeten got free with Omar Lauren in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Deportivo Balvanera's Prudencio Uhin got a free kick in the 75th minute. In the 80thth minute of the game François-Xavier Castello who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Belgium's Casper Claes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 82nd play minute Edward Vanderstraeten came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Omar Lauren. 1-2. After a defensive mix-up in Deportivo Balvanera's zone, Edward Vanderstraeten stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Omar Lauren came out of the goal and Edward Vanderstraeten tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. François-Xavier Castello'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 88th minute of play. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from François-Xavier Castello in the 90th minute of the match. Edward Vanderstraeten took the ball and in the 91 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Omar Lauren. Omar Lauren dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by François-Xavier Castello in the 95th minute of play. The Deportivo Balvanera supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Belgium's performance. The match ended with a win for Belgium.