Challenge

Belgium Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Jairo Malheiro started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd 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. In the 7th 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. Evander Zabel made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Siebe Michiels sent off a good shot on target. 11 minutes into the match, Jairo Malheiro 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 Jairo Malheiro was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 15 minutes into the match, Ciudad Tao FC's goalkeeper Evander Zabel had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edward Vanderstraeten. In the 16th minute of the match Belgium got a corner. Ciudad Tao FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Edward Vanderstraeten ran over to the corner to take the kick. When Ciudad Tao FC's Jairo Malheiro in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. Edward Vanderstraeten's late challenge caught a Ciudad Tao FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Edward Vanderstraeten helped the player get up and apologised. Edward Vanderstraeten kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Casper Claes didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Jairo Malheiro went, in the 31st minute, to the upper right corner, 0-2 was the resulting score. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten managed to get in a good position for a shot. Belgium's supporters rose to their feet, but Edward Vanderstraeten was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evander Zabel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 36 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Jairo Malheiro came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Evander Zabel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 39th minute of the match. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jairo Malheiro in the 42nd minute of play. 43 minutes into the match, Ciudad Tao FC's Jairo Malheiro sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Casper Claes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Belgium's Floris Claeys got a free kick in the 44th minute. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jairo Malheiro in the 46th minute of the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

62 minutes into the game, Ciudad Tao FC's Jairo Malheiro nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Casper Claes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Ciudad Tao FC's Osmar Goiano was substituted for Hubert Hamnberg. In the 69th match minute, Ciudad Tao FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Einar Rosin to maneuver through the defense. Belgium's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 72nd minute. In the 74th minute, Osmar Goiano left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Ciudad Tao FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-4. Casper Claes made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miron Zabel in the 85th minute. Adrian Gråberg received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Casper Claes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ciudad Tao FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.