Challenge

Kent Park
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Preston Landrum got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Belgium's Siebe Michiels got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Junior Zoff 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 5th minute. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind KARA ☪ KARTAL's goalkeeper Junior Zoff, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 10 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Junior Zoff narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Edward Vanderstraeten managed to get in a good position for a shot. Belgium's supporters rose to their feet, but Edward Vanderstraeten was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Junior Zoff breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Mitchell Cornett kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. KARA ☪ KARTAL's Junior Zoff played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 16th minute of play. Casper Claes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Preston Landrum, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chung Post sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Belgium's Casper Claes got control of the ball when Antonio Macchia tried to sneak it across the goal line. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Preston Landrum in the 28th minute of play. Junior Zoff took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edward Vanderstraeten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind KARA ☪ KARTAL's goalkeeper Junior Zoff, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sander Dermaut hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. 36 minutes into the match, KARA ☪ KARTAL's Xiao Ming Chao sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Casper Claes narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 37th match minute, KARA ☪ KARTAL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ted Rubin to maneuver through the defense. Antonio Macchia could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th 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 Antonio Macchia tried to sneak it across 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 Preston Landrum in the 42nd minute of play. With his leg Casper Claes managed to avoid a goal in the 44thth minute, when KARA ☪ KARTAL's Antonio Macchia fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Edward Vanderstraeten fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Junior Zoff having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Edward Vanderstraeten to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Edward Vanderstraeten dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Junior Zoff, 0-1. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonio Macchia in the 55th minute of play. Junior Zoff made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Yves Dervaux sent off a good shot on target. KARA ☪ KARTAL's Junior Zoff proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save KARA ☪ KARTAL from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, KARA ☪ KARTAL's Ted Rubin got a free kick in the 60th minute. In the 61st match minute, KARA ☪ KARTAL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ted Rubin to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in KARA ☪ KARTAL's zone, Edward Vanderstraeten stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Junior Zoff came out of the goal and Edward Vanderstraeten tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Edward Vanderstraeten could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Junior Zoff made a huge save. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonio Macchia in the 70th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Antonio Macchia stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Antonio Macchia tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. KARA ☪ KARTAL made a substitution. Pasquale Gervais replaced Preston Landrum. 80 minutes into the match, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Junior Zoff narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Junior Zoff made a fantastic save in the 81st minute, when Edward Vanderstraeten sent off a good shot on target. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pasquale Gervais in the 82nd minute of play. In the 84th minute, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Junior Zoff. Junior Zoff yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-3. Antonio Macchia recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 88 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Junior Zoff was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 92nd minute the ball was on its way in behind KARA ☪ KARTAL's goalkeeper Junior Zoff, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pasquale Gervais in the 93rd minute of the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Belgium eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.