U18 World League

Bruly
Spectators: 7506 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Marten Van Halssbeeck took the kick off in the first half of the match. Bruly's Mathias-Alexander De Block played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mihai Cristoiu in the 4th minute of play. In the 5th minute Octav Tomoioagă shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mathias-Alexander De Block saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Purcaresti CSS booed when Bruly was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Isidoor Lambrechs didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mihai Cristoiu struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Mathias-Alexander De Block didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Purcaresti CSS. 8 minutes into the match, Purcaresti CSS's goal looked a bit too open when Max Gilis came free, but Alin Holban reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Niki Roelants in the 10th minute of play forced Purcaresti CSS's goalkeeper Alin Holban to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paul Drăgan hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Alin Holban was a little too slow when Marten Van Halssbeeck got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 18th minute. The score was now 1-0. Alin Holban showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marten Van Halssbeeck in the 22nd minute of the match. Mathias-Alexander De Block showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Octav Tomoioagă in the 23rd minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 27 minutes, Alin Holban successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Mathias-Alexander De Block showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mihai Cristoiu in the 33rd minute of the match. 36 minutes into the game, Purcaresti CSS's Mihai Cristoiu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mathias-Alexander De Block made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Marten Van Halssbeeck received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Alin Holban tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Purcaresti CSS getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Doru Schiau hit a great ball. Mathias-Alexander De Block showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferdinand Chificeac in the 43rd minute of the match. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mihai Cristoiu made a kick off. Bruly's Mathias-Alexander De Block proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save Bruly from getting a goal against them. Doru Schiau struck a weak shot in the 53rd minute. Mathias-Alexander De Block didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Purcaresti CSS. Alin Holban took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marten Van Halssbeeck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Vasile Ciocârlan during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Bruly booed when Purcaresti CSS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vasile Ciocârlan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Max Gilis struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Alin Holban didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bruly. In the 65th minute Octav Tomoioagă shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mathias-Alexander De Block saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vasile Ciocârlan hit a great freekick 69 minutes into the match. Alin Holban took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marten Van Halssbeeck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Mihai Cristoiu kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Mathias-Alexander De Block. That made the score 1-4 in the 86 minute of play. Bruly's Mathias-Alexander De Block played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Octav Tomoioagă in the 90th minute of play. Alin Holban took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marten Van Halssbeeck, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 95th match minute, Purcaresti CSS was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vasile Ciocârlan to maneuver through the defense. The Purcaresti CSS supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Purcaresti CSS would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.