U21 World League

Rams Park
Spectators: 7734 (Terracing: 5802, Seating: 1778, VIP seats: 154) After 2 played minutes Lions United got a freekick which was hit by Gillis Heirremans. After a defensive mix-up in Trindade Atlético Club's zone, Carl Vinckx stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edmílson Britto came out of the goal and Carl Vinckx tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 11 minutes into the match, Trindade Atlético Club's Kiko Cearense sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jorn Preuveneer narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In a very dangerous position, a player in Lions United fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 12th minute. Penalty! In the 17th match minute, Lions United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dries Coremans to maneuver through the defense. Cristiano Ronaldinho hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. With his leg Edmílson Britto managed to avoid a goal in the 23rdth minute, when Lions United's Carl Vinckx fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Lions United's Jorn Preuveneer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cristiano Mota in the 24th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Carl Vinckx in the 28th minute of play forced Trindade Atlético Club's goalkeeper Edmílson Britto to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jorn Preuveneer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Mota in the 35th minute of play. Jorn Preuveneer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Mota in the 35th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Carl Vinckx managed to get in a good position for a shot. Lions United's supporters rose to their feet, but Carl Vinckx was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edmílson Britto breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 39 played minutes Lions United got a freekick which was hit by Gillis Heirremans. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cristiano Mota made a kick off. Edmílson Britto showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dries Coremans in the 52nd minute of the match. The Lions United fans' excitement grew in the 53rd match minute when Lions United's Carl Vinckx looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Cristiano Ronaldinho kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Carl Vinckx in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edmílson Britto prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 64th match minute, Trindade Atlético Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cristiano Ronaldinho to maneuver through the defense. Sergio Hemelsoet recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 65th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Robbrecht Valcke kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. Cristiano Mota who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 67thth minute tested the skills of Jorn Preuveneer when he managed to save the team from getting behind. A hard shot 70 in the game by Germano do Vale from a close distance when the talented Jorn Preuveneer managed to make a qualified save. Lions United's players were relieved. Jorn Preuveneer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cristiano Ronaldinho in the 73rd minute of play. 77 minutes into the match, Trindade Atlético Club's goal looked a bit too open when Carl Vinckx came free, but Edmílson Britto reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Trindade Atlético Club's Edmílson Britto played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carl Vinckx in the 83rd minute of play. When the match clock showed 85 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Carl Vinckx sped through Trindade Atlético Club's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Edmílson Britto. The audience was convinced that Cristiano Mota's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Jorn Preuveneer was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. After 96 minutes of play, Lions United's Carl Vinckx made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Edmílson Britto was left in no man's land by his defense there!