U23 World League

Heilige grasveld
Spectators: 7831 (Terracing: 5874, Seating: 1801, VIP seats: 156) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Philipp Van Kestbeek took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 4th match minute, FC Klavertje Vier was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Celedonio Kemen to maneuver through the defense. In the 6th minute of the match, Philipp Van Kestbeek tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Arnold Steward saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Arnold Steward showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Philipp Van Kestbeek, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 11 minutes into the game, FC Stadtclub's Carlos Dufresne nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zabulón Carabajal made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Giacomo Wunderlin kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Arnold Steward took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Philipp Van Kestbeek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When FC Klavertje Vier's Philipp Van Kestbeek in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Stadtclub's goalie prevented a goal. Arnold Steward stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Philipp Van Kestbeek's shot from short distance in the 26th minute. Philipp Van Kestbeek sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 29th minute, FC Klavertje Vier's Philipp Van Kestbeek dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. Arnold Steward didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Philipp Van Kestbeek went, in the 32nd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Philipp Van Kestbeek sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 43rd minute, Patrick Jeanneret hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arnold Steward made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Philipp Van Kestbeek in the 44th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-1.

The wind increased when Carlos Dufresne made the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Philipp Van Kestbeek in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnold Steward prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Philipp Van Kestbeek in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnold Steward prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 56thth minute of the game Philipp Van Kestbeek who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Stadtclub's Arnold Steward was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Philipp Van Kestbeek struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Arnold Steward didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Klavertje Vier. After 60 minutes, Mårten Olsson mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Stadtclub and the FC Klavertje Vier players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 60th match minute, FC Stadtclub was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mårten Olsson to maneuver through the defense. Arnold Steward stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Philipp Van Kestbeek's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. Philipp Van Kestbeek received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 66th minute. Arnold Steward tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bertrand Sielens received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Arnold Steward tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arnold Steward stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Philipp Van Kestbeek's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. 73 minutes into the match, Philipp Van Kestbeek had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Arnold Steward. FC Stadtclub's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Philipp Van Kestbeek was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-1. In the 77th minute, one of FC Stadtclub:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC Stadtclub. Patrick Jeanneret recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 86 minutes, Tibaut Van Espen made it 5-1 with a short kick to the right side. FC Stadtclub's Arnold Steward tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Arnold Steward took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tibaut Van Espen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. There was no doubt that FC Klavertje Vier were the better team. FC Klavertje Vier's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.