Challenge

STADIUM MEXACOMX
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Edward Vanderstraeten made the kick off which started today's match. Januário Rangel came out of the goal in the 4th minute to try and stop a shot by Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten. But to his dismay, Edward Vanderstraeten quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. After 6 played minutes Belgium got a freekick which was hit by Simon Sabbe. When the match had gone on for 7 minutes, Ricardo Guerra put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Casper Claes. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tomás Jordão in the 10th minute of play. In the 11th minute Tomás Jordão 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 blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Januário Rangel having to make a save. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ricardo Guerra could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Casper Claes made a huge save. With a little luck, Belgium's Casper Claes got control of the ball when Ricardo Guerra tried to sneak it across the goal line. When MEXACOMX's Ricardo Guerra in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. 28 minutes into the match, MEXACOMX's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Januário Rangel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Januário Rangel narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Edward Vanderstraeten came up free with the goalie in the 31st minute, the Belgium fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Edward Vanderstraeten couldn't finish the play. With his leg Casper Claes managed to avoid a goal in the 38thth minute, when MEXACOMX's Ricardo Guerra fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomás Jordão, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. 42 minutes into the match, MEXACOMX's goal looked a bit too open when Yves Dervaux came free, but Januário Rangel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ricardo Guerra recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

In the 53rd minute Tomás Jordão 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. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomás Jordão in the 56th minute of play. In the 57th minute Tomás Jordão 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. 59 minutes into the game, MEXACOMX's Tomás Jordão 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, 2-1. After a rather tough play, MEXACOMX's Aang 张飞 got a free kick in the 61st minute. 63 minutes into the match, Tomás Jordão 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 Tomás Jordão was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Edward Vanderstraeten got free with Januário Rangel in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Januário Rangel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 70th minute. Tomás Jordão took the ball and in the 73 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Casper Claes. Casper Claes dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-1. Januário Rangel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edward Vanderstraeten's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. 81 minutes into the game, Lenny Clocheret was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Belgium's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave MEXACOMX the free kick. In the 81st minute, Lenny Clocheret hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edward Vanderstraeten might have been able to make a better finish in the 85th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Januário Rangel. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edward Vanderstraeten ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, MEXACOMX's Fryderyk Gierlach got a free kick in the 86th minute. Tomás Jordão fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Casper Claes having to interfere. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Januário Rangel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 91st minute of play. Januário Rangel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 94th minute. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The MEXACOMX fans cheered their team off the field, for while Belgium had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.