U23 World League

Arena Rocket Start
Spectators: 7505 (Terracing: 5629, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 150) LA InDuStRiA INC's Cleto Lizbeth 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. 8 minutes into the match, SK Dreigoten's goalkeeper Jaques Schoolmeesters had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Evelio Euloxu. In the 11th minute Franky Dhollander shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cornelio Abadie saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Evelio Euloxu sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cornelis Meys scored 0-1 in the 15th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Cornelio Abadie, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Blas Eron could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Jaques Schoolmeesters made a huge save. Jaques Schoolmeesters was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gregorio Evis showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 25 minute of play. Jaques Schoolmeesters took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cleto Lizbeth, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the match, LA InDuStRiA INC's goal looked a bit too open when Cornelis Meys came free, but Cornelio Abadie reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 48th match minute, LA InDuStRiA INC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tobias Basajaun to maneuver through the defense. SK Dreigoten's Robby Rokeloos got a good chance for a goal in the 49th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 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.

The wind increased when Franky Dhollander made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Augustijn van Hacht made a precise shot to the right of Cornelio Abadie. LA InDuStRiA INC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. 59 minutes into the game, LA InDuStRiA INC's Jonas Lekubegi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jaques Schoolmeesters made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. In the 63rd minute Gregorio Evis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jaques Schoolmeesters saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of SK Dreigoten booed when LA InDuStRiA INC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gregorio Evis didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 70 played minutes LA InDuStRiA INC got a freekick which was hit by Jonas Lekubegi. 74 minutes into the match, LA InDuStRiA INC's goalkeeper Cornelio Abadie had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rolf Schellekens. 79 minutes into the match, SK Dreigoten's goal looked a bit too open when Gregorio Evis came free, but Jaques Schoolmeesters reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 86 minutes into the match, SK Dreigoten's goal looked a bit too open when Jonas Lekubegi came free, but Jaques Schoolmeesters reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Franky Dhollander received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Cornelio Abadie tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cornelio Abadie made an important save on a dangerous shot by Augustijn van Hacht in the 89th minute. Cornelio Abadie stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Johny Waegemans's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. 93 minutes into the game, SK Dreigoten's Augustijn van Hacht nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Cornelio Abadie made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-3. SK Dreigoten's Fransesco Jenken was substituted for Johny Waegemans. The LA InDuStRiA INC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. SK Dreigoten were clearly better and deserved to take the win.