Challenge

Ministry of Magic
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 5th minute of play forced The Obscurials's goalkeeper Safet Hands to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 7th match minute, The Obscurials was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cliff Rowden to maneuver through the defense. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Anders Westerstrand in the 9th minute of play. 21 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Safet Hands reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute, Anton Kjellkvist hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Safet Hands read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 29th minute of play. Casper Claes made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Adriano Ribeiro sent off a good shot on target. Adriano Ribeiro'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 31st minute of play. In the 32nd minute The Obscurials were awarded a corner. Cliff Rowden went to the cornerflag to take it. A sloppy throw-in by Floris Claeys in the 34th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by The Obscurials's Anton Kjellkvist. 37 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Adriano Ribeiro. The supporters of The Obscurials booed when Belgium was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Floris Claeys didn't get a good kick on the ball. Safet Hands made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 42nd minute of play. 47 minutes into the match, The Obscurials's Adriano Ribeiro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Casper Claes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 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 Anders Westerstrand made a kick off. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Ribeiro, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adriano Ribeiro in the 56th 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. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adriano Ribeiro in the 60th minute of play. After some careless play in the Belgium defense, Anders Westerstrand kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Casper Claes. The Belgium fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Casper Claes should have stopped the shot. When The Obscurials's Adriano Ribeiro in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. Nicasio Guillen hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. The Obscurials's Michel Platini was substituted for Cliff Rowden. In the 70th match minute, The Obscurials was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nicasio Guillen to maneuver through the defense. Safet Hands made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Simon Sabbe in the 71st minute of play. 76 minutes had been played when some careless play by The Obscurials's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Edward Vanderstraeten was slow to take the kick. During this time Belgium's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on Belgium's corner Edward Vanderstraeten fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Safet Hands quite easily take care of the ball. Anders Westerstrand kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. The supporters of Belgium booed when The Obscurials was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sabastian Norman didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Obscurials were furious when Walmir Tasso was red carded, 82 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Walmir Tasso kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. After having played for 85 minutes, Adriano Ribeiro managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. The Obscurials's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adriano Ribeiro was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The supporters of Belgium booed when The Obscurials was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Virgílio Bezerra didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nicasio Guillen hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Belgium's attentive Guillaume Bonte managed to snatch the ball when Sabastian Norman made a throw-in in the 93rd minute of the game. In the 94th minute, Virgílio Bezerra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field.