Challenge

Mintis Arena
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Danilevičius kicked off to start the match. Casper Claes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hubertas Dabkevičius's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. After a rather tough play, FK Mintis Vilnius's Dursun Soysal got a free kick in the 9th minute. In the 10th minute of the game Dursun Soysal made a throw-in which Kęstutis Latoža played forward. FK Mintis Vilnius's Oliver Can played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yves Dervaux in the 13th minute of play. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Grant Pustak in the 14th minute of play. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hubertas Dabkevičius in the 17th minute of the match. Casper Claes was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Tomas Danilevičius showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 19 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yves Dervaux in the 23rd minute of play forced FK Mintis Vilnius's goalkeeper Oliver Can to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Oliver Can made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 25th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tomas Danilevičius. FK Mintis Vilnius's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Leandro Grimi in the 32nd minute. The corner ended in Leandro Grimi almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Belgium's Casper Claes did a great save. Oliver Can took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, FK Mintis Vilnius's Dursun Soysal got a free kick in the 46th minute. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Oliver Can 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 47th minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edward Vanderstraeten made a kick off. If Siebe Michiels had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 51st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Oliver Can read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. In the 55th match minute, Belgium was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yves Dervaux to maneuver through the defense. In the 55th minute Hubertas Dabkevičius 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. 58 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Oliver Can. Edward Vanderstraeten showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Oliver Can took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Danilevičius in the 71st minute of play. When FK Mintis Vilnius's Tomas Danilevičius in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. In the 71st minute, Arūnas Pukelis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hubertas Dabkevičius in the 87th minute of play. Leandro Grimi's late challenge caught a Belgium's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Leandro Grimi helped the player get up and apologised. In the 88th match minute, FK Mintis Vilnius was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leandro Grimi to maneuver through the defense. Casper Claes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tomas Danilevičius's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. Sigitas Jakubauskas made in the 95th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Belgium's Laurens Vandamme. 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.