Challenge

Mr. Brown Stadium
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Cesar Domingues made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Floris Claeys hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gunnar Lidberg made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 4th minute of play. Gunnar Lidberg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 14 minutes into the match, Mörknäs Electric Vikings's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Gunnar Lidberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mörknäs Electric Vikings's Dragan Ninković managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Floris Claeys in the 19 minute of the game. Mörknäs Electric Vikings's Gunnar Lidberg played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 22nd minute of play. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Belgium's attentive Floris Claeys managed to snatch the ball when Dragan Ninković made a throw-in in the 34th minute of the game. Gunnar Lidberg 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 37th minute. Casper Claes made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Cesar Domingues sent off a good shot on target. Gunnar Lidberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 42nd minute of the match. In the 45th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mörknäs Electric Vikings's goalkeeper Gunnar Lidberg, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The supporters of Belgium booed when Mörknäs Electric Vikings was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rory Blanton didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a long run with the ball, Edward Vanderstraeten did a trick in the 53rd minute in front of Mörknäs Electric Vikings's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 0-1. An impressive performance by Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten! Edward Vanderstraeten received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Gunnar Lidberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Cristo Danel kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. Gunnar Lidberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 70th minute of the match. With his leg Gunnar Lidberg managed to avoid a goal in the 71stth minute, when Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Cesar Domingues'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 72nd minute of play. In the 75th minute the ball was on its way in behind Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Dragan Ninković fell near the penalty area in the 75th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mörknäs Electric Vikings's protests and gave Dragan Ninković a yellow card for diving instead. In the 76th minute, Dragan Ninković hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mörknäs Electric Vikings's Jack Ekenberg was substituted for Cesar Domingues. 83 minutes into the game, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gunnar Lidberg made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. 86 minutes into the game, Floris Claeys threw the ball into play from the sideline. Mörknäs Electric Vikings's Dragan Ninković quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 92nd minute of play forced Mörknäs Electric Vikings's goalkeeper Gunnar Lidberg to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 93rd match minute, Belgium was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Floris Claeys to maneuver through the defense. Floris Claeys charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Floris Claeys the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Floris Claeys hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Jack Ekenberg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Casper Claes was relentless in the 97th minute of the game. Belgium's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.