Challenge

Ampthill Park
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. Edward Vanderstraeten started the match with the kick off. Edward Vanderstraeten might have been able to make a better finish in the 4th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Argyris Loukoumakis. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edward Vanderstraeten ran back to his position shaking his head. 7 minutes in the game Guillaume Bonte did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Yves Dervaux. In the 10th minute, Gez Little made a precise shot to the right of Casper Claes. Belgium's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 13th minute the ball was on its way in behind Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Casper Claes was out of position in the 13 minute of play, and Gez Little capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gez Little really showed his touch with that goal: 2-0. 19 minutes into the match, Ampthill FC's goal looked a bit too open when Edward Vanderstraeten came free, but Argyris Loukoumakis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nigel Devos was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 24th minute of play forced Ampthill FC's goalkeeper Argyris Loukoumakis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Argyris Loukoumakis 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 25th minute. 26 minutes into the game, Guillaume Bonte 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 Ampthill FC the free kick. When the match clock showed 27 minutes, the score became 3-0 when Gez Little sped through Belgium's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Casper Claes. Argyris Loukoumakis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yves Dervaux in the 31st minute of play. Argyris Loukoumakis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yves Dervaux in the 34th minute of play. Ampthill FC's Argyris Loukoumakis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edward Vanderstraeten in the 35th minute of play. 37 minutes into the game, Edward Vanderstraeten cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Argyris Loukoumakis was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Argyris Loukoumakis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yves Dervaux, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Zane Woodhall recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gez Little to strike the kick off in the second half. Guillaume Bonte kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Belgium's Casper Claes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gez Little in the 53rd minute of play. With a little luck, Ampthill FC's Argyris Loukoumakis got control of the ball when Edward Vanderstraeten tried to sneak it across the goal line. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gez Little in the 58th minute of the match. 60 minutes into the game, Belgium's Edward Vanderstraeten nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Argyris Loukoumakis made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. Ampthill FC's Zack Alderson was substituted for Gez Little. Casper Claes showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zack Alderson in the 66th minute of the match. Argyris Loukoumakis made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Yves Dervaux sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zack Alderson in the 72nd minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Casper Claes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 74th minute, Guillaume Bonte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Casper Claes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zack Alderson in the 76th minute of play. Zack Alderson's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Casper Claes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 77th minute of play. After 79 minutes Belgium's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Zane Woodhall who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Axel Witsel got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Casper Claes quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. After a defensive mix-up in Belgium's zone, Zack Alderson stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Casper Claes came out of the goal and Zack Alderson tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Ampthill FC's zone, Edward Vanderstraeten stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Argyris Loukoumakis 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. In the 92nd minute, Guillaume Bonte hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Ampthill FC getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Zane Woodhall hit a great ball. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.