Challenge

Stadio San Morgan
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Aaron Glanselius read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. 4 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Henrik Möllgren came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 6 in the game by Jan Malm from a close distance when the talented Casper Claes managed to make a qualified save. Belgium's players were relieved. Casper Claes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Lacy Ericsson in the 14th minute. Belgium's Sander Dermaut was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Aaron Glanselius in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After 16 minutes, Nigel Devos made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. SSC Ambrosini's Aaron Glanselius tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Jan Malm kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. Casper Claes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Lacy Ericsson went, in the 23rd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind SSC Ambrosini's goalkeeper Aaron Glanselius, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 28th minute, SSC Ambrosini's Jan Malm dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. After a rather tough play, SSC Ambrosini's 高城竞 got a free kick in the 32nd minute. In the 34th minute, Laurens Vandamme hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edward Vanderstraeten hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Dylan Draper stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Dylan Draper tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 46 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Henrik Möllgren came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Henrik Möllgren to strike the kick off in the second half. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jan Malm in the 51st minute of play. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henrik Möllgren, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 56 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Jan Malm came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 58th minute, Gösta Berggren hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 60 played minutes Belgium got a freekick which was hit by Lenny Clocheret. After a rather tough play, Belgium's Laurens Vandamme got a free kick in the 62nd minute. In the 63rd minute of the match Jan Malm shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Casper Claes showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jan Malm in the 73rd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Henrik Möllgren in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Casper Claes saved Belgium from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Henrik Möllgren in the 79th 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. With a little luck, SSC Ambrosini's Aaron Glanselius got control of the ball when Edward Vanderstraeten tried to sneak it across the goal line. SSC Ambrosini's Aaron Glanselius proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save SSC Ambrosini from getting a goal against them. In the 85th match minute, SSC Ambrosini was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Juhan Kersna to maneuver through the defense. SSC Ambrosini's Christer Lundin was substituted for Jan Malm. Edward Vanderstraeten, 87 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Björn Hage made in the 90th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Belgium's Lenny Clocheret. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Henrik Möllgren in the 94th minute of play. 95 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-2. Aaron Glanselius was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The SSC Ambrosini fans cheered their team off the field, for while Belgium had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.