Challenge

Abbotsford
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Edward Vanderstraeten got the match started through his kick off. In the 2nd minute, Perry Ackland hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Casper Claes made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Perry Ackland sent off a good shot on target. Siebe Michiels fired away a difficult shot at goal in the 8th minute. He almost succeeded, but the ball bounced in the crossbar and then went out. It was a very nice shot. In the 9th minute, Denny Commons hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 14th minute, Abbotsford FC's Yakut Vecihi dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Casper Claes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yakut Vecihi's shot from short distance in the 18th minute. Siebe Michiels sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Belgium's Casper Claes got control of the ball when Denny Commons tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Abbotsford FC's goalkeeper Lei Wei Lin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Edward Vanderstraeten had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 34 minutes into the match, Abbotsford FC's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Lei Wei Lin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Abbotsford FC's Lei Wei Lin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 36th minute of play. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Perry Ackland in the 37th minute of the match. Yakut Vecihi in the 38thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Casper Claes, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After having played for 41 minutes, Edward Vanderstraeten managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Belgium's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edward Vanderstraeten was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Denny Commons stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Denny Commons tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Yakut Vecihi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Casper Claes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Yakut Vecihi to strike the kick off in the second half. Lenny Clocheret hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Abbotsford FC's Lei Wei Lin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 57th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Vanderstraeten got free with Lei Wei Lin in the 63rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 65th minute, Yakut Vecihi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Casper Claes was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Edward Vanderstraeten scored 2-2 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Lei Wei Lin, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Lei Wei Lin made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. Sander Dermaut kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. 77 minutes into the match, Abbotsford FC's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Lei Wei Lin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Abbotsford FC's Lei Wei Lin got control of the ball when Edward Vanderstraeten tried to sneak it across the goal line. 90 minutes into the game, Haroldo Gregory was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Abbotsford FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Belgium the free kick. Haroldo Gregory kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Abbotsford FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Belgium had controlled the match.