Challenge

Belgium Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Benito Raphael started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Benito Raphael notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Belgium's Casper Claes. Casper Claes was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Benito Raphael in the 6th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s Benito Raphael in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cheng Zhan Sheng, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Gogu, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liviu Gogu in the 12th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Yves Dervaux managed to get in a good position for a shot. Belgium's supporters rose to their feet, but Yves Dervaux was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Costin Jecu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Costin Jecu 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 19th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cheng Zhan Sheng in the 22nd minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24th minute Edward Vanderstraeten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costin Jecu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Casper Claes showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benito Raphael, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Edward Vanderstraeten could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Costin Jecu made a huge save. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ireno Peon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 44th minute Cheng Zhan Sheng 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 hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Edward Vanderstraeten was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Edward Vanderstraeten left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Belgium fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. 55 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cheng Zhan Sheng. In the 58thth minute of the game Benito Raphael who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Belgium's Casper Claes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 59 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Costin Jecu was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 62nd minute of play forced White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s goalkeeper Costin Jecu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Benito Raphael recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Casper Claes came out of the goal in the 66th minute to try and stop a shot by White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s Liviu Gogu. But to his dismay, Liviu Gogu quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. In the 69th match minute, Belgium was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sander Dermaut to maneuver through the defense. 70 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Benito Raphael. A hard shot 71 in the game by Benito Raphael from a close distance when the talented Casper Claes managed to make a qualified save. Belgium's players were relieved. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Costin Jecu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 75th minute of play. Belgium's Casper Claes proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Belgium from getting a goal against them. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liviu Gogu in the 79th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 81st minute Edward Vanderstraeten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Costin Jecu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edward Vanderstraeten sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Costin Jecu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edward Vanderstraeten's shot from short distance in the 88th minute. 90 minutes into the match, White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s goal looked a bit too open when Yves Dervaux came free, but Costin Jecu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Benito Raphael reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Casper Claes. The goal made the score 2-3. The White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.