U18 World League

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Spectators: 7542 (Terracing: 5658, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 150) TAXI-MM-'s Liviu Buda 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. Through an outstanding action, after 3 minutes, Georges-Philippe van Haghten successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Remco Baekelandt kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. TAXI-MM-'s Filip Zdrenţu shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 4th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Georges-Philippe van Haghten but with some difficulty. 5 minutes into the match, Corneliu Chirea had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Georges-Philippe van Haghten. de belletrekkers's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Corneliu Chirea was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 12th minute of the game. One of de belletrekkers:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of TAXI-MM-:s goal. Georges-Philippe van Haghten had in the 14thth minute some difficulties stopping Liviu Buda's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Sebastian Căplescu hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. In the 19th minute, TAXI-MM-'s Liviu Buda dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 3-0. 30 minutes into the match, de belletrekkers's goalkeeper Georges-Philippe van Haghten had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Liviu Buda. In the 33rd minute of the match, Mugur Milcu got a very nice opportunity to score, but Georges-Philippe van Haghten was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. The supporters of TAXI-MM- booed when de belletrekkers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jose De Cock didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 37 minutes, Mugur Milcu managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. TAXI-MM-'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Mugur Milcu was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 39th minute, de belletrekkers's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Mugur Milcu fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Georges-Philippe van Haghten showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Corneliu Chirea, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Matthis Colpaert stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. de belletrekkers's Georges-Philippe van Haghten played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matei Chelbea in the 60th minute of play. The supporters of TAXI-MM- booed when de belletrekkers was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgard Armentier didn't get a good kick on the ball. de belletrekkers's Georges-Philippe van Haghten played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Liviu Buda in the 65th minute of play. Liviu Buda scored 4-1 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Georges-Philippe van Haghten, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience thought a goal was coming when Matthis Colpaert got free with Fabian Hudiță in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Matei Chelbea kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Liviu Buda had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Georges-Philippe van Haghten. de belletrekkers's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Liviu Buda was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-1. 92 minutes into the match, de belletrekkers's goal looked a bit too open when Corneliu Chirea came free, but Georges-Philippe van Haghten reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. TAXI-MM- were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of de belletrekkers for a fine match.