Challenge

Belgium Arena
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Edward Vanderstraeten made the kick off and thus started the match. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Bottone, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 5 minutes into the game, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Alvaro Rotili made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexander Bottone in the 7th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Vanderstraeten got free with Alvaro Rotili in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 13 minutes into the game, Bruno Maranzano was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. A.S. Udinese's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Belgium the free kick. Bruno Maranzano kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. After 15 minutes of play, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten made it 2-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Alvaro Rotili was left in no man's land by his defense there! With a little luck, A.S. Udinese's Alvaro Rotili got control of the ball when Edward Vanderstraeten tried to sneak it across the goal line. Alvaro Rotili showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 20th minute of the match. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexander Bottone in the 24th minute of the match. After 29 played minutes A.S. Udinese got a freekick which was hit by Dino Pozzoli. With his leg Alvaro Rotili managed to avoid a goal in the 33rdth minute, when Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Alvaro Rotili had great luck who in the 33rdth minute grab hold of the ball when Edward Vanderstraeten from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. A.S. Udinese's Alvaro Rotili proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 36th minute of the match, managed to save A.S. Udinese from getting a goal against them. Edward Vanderstraeten got the audience’s attention when, from a short distance, he fired away a great shot in the 37th minute of the game. The shot hit the left post and bounced out. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alexander Bottone, who was totally free with the ball in the 39th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Alexander Bottone in the 39th 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. The A.S. Udinese fans' excitement grew in the 39th match minute when A.S. Udinese's Alexander Bottone looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. If Edward Vanderstraeten had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 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.

Floris Claeys kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. A.S. Udinese made a substitution. Cristiano Paolucci replaced Augusto Clemente. A.S. Udinese's Merexildo Oliveras was substituted for Edmondo Giorda. In the 58th minute, Floris Claeys hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A.S. Udinese's Alvaro Rotili played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 65th minute of play. Belgium's Sander Dermaut managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Dino Pozzoli in the 66 minute of the game. Alvaro Rotili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 74th minute of play. Yves Dervaux kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Alvaro Rotili made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 77th minute of play. A collision led to A.S. Udinese getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Dino Pozzoli hit a great ball. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberigo Di Franco, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Alexander Bottone managed to get in a good position for a shot. A.S. Udinese's supporters rose to their feet, but Alexander Bottone 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. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Belgium fans cheered their team off the field, for while A.S. Udinese had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.