U18 World League

J.VandekerkhoveArena
Spectators: 7730 (Terracing: 5799, Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Christian Meys got the match started through his kick off. In the 6th minute, Brian Weijnants made a precise shot to the right of Entong Simatupang. ROYALFOX FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. ROYALFOX FC's Odod Munggaran got a good chance for a goal in the 11th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Christian Meys kicked well hit freekick during the 13th minute of the match. Christian Meys could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Entong Simatupang made a huge save. In the 20th minute, Odod Munggaran hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 22nd minute, Micky Abidin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 24 minutes, Daeng Yarangga mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the ROYALFOX FC and the Brugge United players grew even worse after the yellow card. Daeng Yarangga hit a great freekick 25 minutes into the match. Lennert Van Meerbeec kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. Entong Simatupang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Brian Weijnants in the 29th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Christian Meys got free with Entong Simatupang in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Lennert Van Meerbeec fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Brugge United's protests and gave Lennert Van Meerbeec a yellow card for diving instead. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Johan Kusudiarjo stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Steff Caers made a fantastic save in the 53rd minute, when Ridho Rambing sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Dries Dirckx managed to get in a good position for a shot. Brugge United's supporters rose to their feet, but Dries Dirckx was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Entong Simatupang breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. ROYALFOX FC's Entong Simatupang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brian Weijnants in the 65th minute of play. After a rather tough play, ROYALFOX FC's Jaya Parlindungan got a free kick in the 66th minute. Christian Meys received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Entong Simatupang tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Johan Kusudiarjo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Entong Simatupang showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lennert Van Meerbeec in the 82nd minute of the match. 86 minutes into the game, Ridho Rambing was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ROYALFOX FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Brugge United the free kick. Brugge United made a substitution. Ray Everaerts replaced Cederique Neels. In the 87th match minute, ROYALFOX FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ridho Rambing to maneuver through the defense. ROYALFOX FC's Entong Simatupang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Brian Weijnants in the 89th minute of play. Diki Radjasa's late challenge caught a Brugge United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Diki Radjasa helped the player get up and apologised. Diki Radjasa hit a great freekick 90 minutes into the match. There was no doubt that Brugge United were the better team. Brugge United's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.