Challenge

Belgium Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) After 2 played minutes Delphine Stars got a freekick which was hit by Froilan Maura. Flavius Mantu made a fantastic save in the 3rd minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kajetan Gondek in the 4th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Flavius Mantu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. Delphine Stars's Flavius Mantu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 13th minute of play. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Froilan Maura in the 14th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Froilan Maura in the 16th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 23 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Flavius Mantu, 1-0. Flavius Mantu was a little too slow when Edward Vanderstraeten got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 27th minute. The score was now 2-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lenny Clocheret got free with Flavius Mantu in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 42nd minute, Sander Dermaut hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 45th minute Froilan Maura 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. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Froilan Maura made a kick off. Flavius Mantu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Froilan Maura, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Flavius Mantu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 58th minute of play forced Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Flavius Mantu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Flavius Mantu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Yves Dervaux sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 66th minute Kajetan Gondek 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. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 71st minute of play forced Delphine Stars's goalkeeper Flavius Mantu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 75 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. Flavius Mantu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 77th minute of the match. With an all-out effort, Delphine Stars's Casper Claes threw himself towards the right post 78 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Kajetan Gondek, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Delphine Stars's Flavius Mantu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yves Dervaux in the 79th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Edward Vanderstraeten in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Flavius Mantu saved Delphine Stars from getting behind. 85 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Flavius Mantu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 86th minute Belgium were awarded a corner. Edward Vanderstraeten went to the cornerflag to take it. 89 minutes into the match, Kajetan Gondek dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Casper Claes, 4-1. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Flavius Mantu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 93rd minute of play. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. There was no doubt that Belgium were the better team. Belgium's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.