Challenge

Pont del Petroli BDN
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute Fabian Lorencio 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. Laurens Vandamme hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Casper Claes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Fabian Lorencio went, in the 6th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 10th minute of play forced SISTRELLS's goalkeeper Filomeno Benedicto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Filomeno Benedicto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Filomeno Benedicto 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 14th minute. Filomeno Benedicto showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yves Dervaux, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. With a little luck, Belgium's Casper Claes got control of the ball when Fabian Lorencio tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 22nd minute SISTRELLS were awarded a corner. Mateo Primeiro went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led SISTRELLS's Mateo Primeiro to fire away a dangerous shot which Casper Claes despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Filomeno Benedicto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 25 minutes had been played when some careless play by SISTRELLS'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. Sander Dermaut was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. Edward Vanderstraeten fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Filomeno Benedicto having to interfere. In the 35th minute the ball was on its way in behind SISTRELLS's goalkeeper Filomeno Benedicto, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Sheldon Cooper stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Sheldon Cooper tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 38 minutes into the game, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Filomeno Benedicto made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Sheldon Cooper fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Casper Claes having to interfere. 45 minutes into the match, Mateo Primeiro 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 Mateo Primeiro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-1. 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.

After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Mateo Primeiro stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Mateo Primeiro tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 56 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Filomeno Benedicto. SISTRELLS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Edward Vanderstraeten was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sheldon Cooper in the 58th minute of play. SISTRELLS's Filomeno Benedicto proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 63rd minute of the match, managed to save SISTRELLS from getting a goal against them. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lenny Clocheret got free with Filomeno Benedicto in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 66 minutes into the match, Lenny Clocheret dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Filomeno Benedicto, 2-3. After some careless play in the SISTRELLS defense, Edward Vanderstraeten kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Filomeno Benedicto. The SISTRELLS fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Filomeno Benedicto should have stopped the shot. SISTRELLS's Ion Solana was substituted for Şamil Akburak. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ion Solana, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 83rd minute, Jon Echeto managed to get in a good position for a shot. SISTRELLS's supporters rose to their feet, but Jon Echeto was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Casper Claes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 84 played minutes SISTRELLS got a freekick which was hit by Anacleto Perpiñán. SISTRELLS's Filomeno Benedicto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 87th minute of play. Edward Vanderstraetens short, quick shot in the 88thth minute got Filomeno Benedicto to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Filomeno Benedicto took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, SISTRELLS's Filomeno Benedicto got control of the ball when Edward Vanderstraeten tried to sneak it across the goal line. When SISTRELLS's Fabian Lorencio in the 92nd minute got a chance for a shot 92nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Belgium eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.