Challenge

Giuseppe Bracone
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Bánk Szigethy took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd match minute, Bochin club La Palmera was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bánk Szigethy to maneuver through the defense. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dario Jacindo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. In the 11th match minute, Bochin club La Palmera was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Bladi to maneuver through the defense. Mauricio Bladi made in the 18th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Bernardino Marino however managed to control. Generoso Chago kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Bochin club La Palmera defense, Edward Vanderstraeten kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Dario Jacindo. The Bochin club La Palmera fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Dario Jacindo should have stopped the shot. A collision led to Bochin club La Palmera getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Erubiel Oihenarte hit a great ball. Yves Dervaux received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Dario Jacindo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 34 played minutes Bochin club La Palmera got a freekick which was hit by Ciriaco Fernanco. In the 39th minute, Lenny Clocheret hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bernardino Marino, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. With a little luck, Belgium's Casper Claes got control of the ball when Bánk Szigethy tried to sneak it across the goal line. The Bochin club La Palmera players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Belgium were winning 0-1.

After 61 minutes of play, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Dario Jacindo was left in no man's land by his defense there! Bochin club La Palmera's Geronimo Johans was substituted for Evaristo Reynardo. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 70th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bánk Szigethy in the 73rd 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. Edward Vanderstraeten could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Dario Jacindo made a huge save. Dario Jacindo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dario Jacindo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 85th minute of play. Belgium were awarded a corner in the 87th minute after Bochin club La Palmera's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Edward Vanderstraeten took the corner. The corner ended in Siebe Michiels almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Bochin club La Palmera's Dario Jacindo did a great save. 89 minutes into the match, Bochin club La Palmera's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Dario Jacindo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 91 played minutes Bochin club La Palmera got a freekick which was hit by Mauricio Bladi. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bánk Szigethy in the 94th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Belgium had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.