Challenge

Qikiqtarjuaq Park
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, 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. Michael Owen started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Owen in the 3rd minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Owen in the 8th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Nigel Devos fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Belgium's protests and gave Nigel Devos a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Belgium getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Nigel Devos hit a great ball. Qikiqtarjuaq FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Daron Keen in the 20th minute. Abel Bueno 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 28th minute. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Owen in the 29th minute of play. Abel Bueno took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abel Bueno 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 36th minute. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Michael Owen in the 39th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Quinton Marcheterre could shoot a difficult shot in the 47th minute, which Casper Claes however easily saved by the left post. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Qikiqtarjuaq FC made a substitution. Alfonzo Davidson replaced Gary Thomason. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Edward Vanderstraeten stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Abel Bueno read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 54th minute of play. Wilton Boyles hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Qikiqtarjuaq FC made a substitution. Bastien Aldridge replaced Michael Owen. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Caio da Rocha in the 60th minute of play. Abel Bueno took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yves Dervaux, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 64 minutes had been played when some careless play by Belgium's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Daron Keen was slow to take the kick. During this time Qikiqtarjuaq FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Qikiqtarjuaq FC's Daron Keen to fire away a dangerous shot which Casper Claes despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 67th minute Belgium were awarded a corner. Edward Vanderstraeten went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Belgium's corner Sander Dermaut fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Abel Bueno quite easily take care of the ball. When Sander Dermaut, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 67 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Abel Bueno was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Edward Vanderstraeten succeeded in the game's 70th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-2. Yves Dervaux could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Abel Bueno made a huge save. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bastien Aldridge in the 77th minute of play. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Belgium's goalie and right to Caio da Rocha. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Belgium's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. 87 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 Qikiqtarjuaq FC the free kick. The supporters of Qikiqtarjuaq FC booed when Belgium was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lenny Clocheret didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sander Dermaut hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Caio da Rocha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bastien Aldridge in the 96th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Wilton Boyles hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. The Belgium players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.