Challenge

Hatay Atatürk
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nafiz Revis kicked off to start the match. In the 6thth minute of the game Edward Vanderstraeten who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Hatayspor's Güvenç Taşan was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 7 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Güvenç Taşan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ye Sang, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute Edward Vanderstraeten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Güvenç Taşan saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Casper Claes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ye Sang in the 13th minute. The supporters of Belgium booed when Hatayspor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hulusi Hacıbeyoğlu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Güvenç Taşan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yves Dervaux in the 21st minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Nafiz Revis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Casper Claes was relentless in the 22nd minute of the game. Güvenç Taşan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yves Dervaux in the 25th minute of play. After 28 played minutes Belgium got a freekick which was hit by Lenny Clocheret. After a rather tough play, Hatayspor's Hulusi Hacıbeyoğlu got a free kick in the 32nd minute. 36 minutes into the match, Nafiz Revis 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 Nafiz Revis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 41 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Güvenç Taşan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nafiz Revis, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. In the 48th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten made a precise shot to the right of Güvenç Taşan. Hatayspor's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edward Vanderstraeten made a kick off. Güvenç Taşan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 55th minute. Güvenç Taşan made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. In the 57th minute Ye Sang 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. Güvenç Taşan 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 60th minute. Nafiz Revis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Casper Claes having to interfere. Edward Vanderstraeten in the 62ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Güvenç Taşan, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Edward Vanderstraeten succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-2 in the 65th playminute. The supporters of Belgium booed when Hatayspor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hulusi Hacıbeyoğlu didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nafiz Revis in the 71st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Casper Claes saved Belgium from getting behind. Güvenç Taşan made an important save on a dangerous shot by Yves Dervaux in the 74th minute. Nafiz Revis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Casper Claes having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Vanderstraeten got free with Güvenç Taşan in the 79th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Laurens Vandamme hit a great freekick 80 minutes into the match. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nafiz Revis in the 82nd minute of play. Güvenç Taşan made a fantastic save in the 85th minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. Siebe Michiels kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Edward Vanderstraeten blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Güvenç Taşan having to make a save. Edward Vanderstraeten blasted a shot towards the goal in the 91st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Güvenç Taşan having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Vanderstraeten got free with Güvenç Taşan in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Belgium eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.