Challenge

La Caja de Zapatos
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Rodolfo Perfecto took the kick off in the first half of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Rodolfo Perfecto managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sotelo AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rodolfo Perfecto 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. Robustiano Gelmiro 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 7th minute. 8 minutes into the match, Sotelo AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Robustiano Gelmiro reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Robustiano Gelmiro stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edward Vanderstraeten's shot from short distance in the 8th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edward Vanderstraeten in the 10th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Robustiano Gelmiro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 11th minute, Sotelo AFC's Rodolfo Perfecto dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. 14 minutes into the game, Rodolfo Perfecto recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Casper Claes. Rodolfo Perfecto showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. In the 17th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robustiano Gelmiro was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. After 20 played minutes Sotelo AFC got a freekick which was hit by Celso Quentin. Rodolfo Perfecto'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 25th minute of play. In the 26th minute, Yves Dervaux ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robustiano Gelmiro was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Robustiano Gelmiro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 29th minute of play. 31 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten notched a goal, 2-3, to the right of Sotelo AFC's Robustiano Gelmiro. Robustiano Gelmiro was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Robustiano Gelmiro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 34th minute of the match. Robustiano Gelmiro 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 made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Rodolfo Perfecto sent off a good shot on target. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 2-3 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Edward Vanderstraeten made a kick off. A collision led to Sotelo AFC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Dogo Burdeos hit a great ball. In the 53rd minute, Edward Vanderstraeten ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Robustiano Gelmiro was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-4. After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Rodolfo Perfecto stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Rodolfo Perfecto tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Robustiano Gelmiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 59th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 61 minutes, Robustiano Gelmiro successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Edward Vanderstraeten struck a weak shot in the 65th minute. Robustiano Gelmiro didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Belgium. Robustiano Gelmiro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 65th minute. When Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Sotelo AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rodolfo Perfecto, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. A well-hit corner resulted in Simon Sabbe heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. 89 minutes into the game, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Robustiano Gelmiro made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-5. 94 minutes into the match, Sotelo AFC's goalkeeper Robustiano Gelmiro had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Edward Vanderstraeten. The Sotelo AFC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Belgium were clearly better and deserved to take the win.