Challenge

Antonio Candini
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. 4 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Emilio Palos narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emilio Palos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 5th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 9th minute of play forced Estudiantes de rio IV's goalkeeper Emilio Palos to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dalmacio Musko in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Casper Claes saved Belgium from getting behind. In the 13th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten made a precise shot to the right of Emilio Palos. Estudiantes de rio IV's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Emilio Palos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yves Dervaux, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Estudiantes de rio IV's Emilio Palos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 20th minute of play. Emilio Palos made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edward Vanderstraeten in the 20th minute of play. 26 minutes into the game, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Emilio Palos made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Emilio Palos stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edward Vanderstraeten's shot from short distance in the 29th minute. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emilio Palos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 30th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de rio IV's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Emilio Palos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Candido Chan got free with Casper Claes in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Estudiantes de rio IV getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Abel Gutxi hit a great ball. 40 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Candido Chan came free, but Casper Claes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dalmacio Musko, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Estudiantes de rio IV's Emilio Palos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yves Dervaux in the 45th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

51 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de rio IV's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Emilio Palos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Emilio Palos made an important save on a dangerous shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 63rd minute. In the 67th minute Yves Dervaux shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emilio Palos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edward Vanderstraeten's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Emilio Palos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 69th minute of play. Estudiantes de rio IV were awarded a corner in the 72th minute after Belgium's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Candido Chan took the corner. In the 75th minute Edward Vanderstraeten shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emilio Palos saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 75 minutes into the match, Estudiantes de rio IV's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Emilio Palos reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Estudiantes de rio IV's Emilio Palos proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Estudiantes de rio IV from getting a goal against them. 79 minutes into the game, Estudiantes de rio IV's Candido Chan 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, 1-2. After a rather tough play, Estudiantes de rio IV's Abel Gutxi got a free kick in the 84th minute. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Segundo Gaxan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Belgium had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.