Alverberg
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Joel Gaona got the match started through his kick off. Sean Van Dijck showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 3rd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Mexico's Facundo Cadaval got a free kick in the 7th minute. When Luca Zorita fell near the penalty area in the 9th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mexico's protests and gave Luca Zorita a yellow card for diving instead. In the 9th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luca Zorita to maneuver through the defense. Joris De Raeve was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 10th minute. Limburg United's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fredrik Terwenhout in the 12th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lautaro Mancebo in the 13th minute of play forced Limburg United's goalkeeper Sean Van Dijck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joel Gaona blasted a shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sean Van Dijck having to make a save. In the 16th match minute, Mexico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Facundo Cadaval to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th minute the ball was on its way in behind Mexico's goalkeeper Dante Lacasa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sean Van Dijck took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Gaona, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fredrik Terwenhout, who was totally free with the ball in the 21st minute. Sean Van Dijck showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alberto Tafalla in the 23rd minute of the match. After 24 minutes Limburg United's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Joel Gaona who took care of the corner kick. A nice corner shot did that Joel Gaona got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Sean Van Dijck quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 28th minute Facundo Cadaval shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sean Van Dijck saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute Alberto Tafalla shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sean Van Dijck saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 33rd minute, Joris De Raeve made a precise shot to the right of Dante Lacasa. Mexico's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. 38 minutes into the game, Mexico's Facundo Cadaval nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Sean Van Dijck made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. In the 40th minute, Alberto Tafalla ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Sean Van Dijck was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. 44 minutes into the match, Limburg United's goal looked a bit too open when Lautaro Mancebo came free, but Sean Van Dijck reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute, Luca Zorita got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Joris De Raeve made a kick off. Luca Zorita received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 50th minute. Sean Van Dijck tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 52 minutes into the game, Limburg United's Brend Vanden Driessche nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Dante Lacasa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. Limburg United's Sean Van Dijck played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 59th minute of play. When Mexico's Joel Gaona in the 60th minute got a chance for a shot 60th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Limburg United's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joel Gaona in the 63rd minute of play forced Limburg United's goalkeeper Sean Van Dijck to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fredrik Terwenhout, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Lautaro Mancebo got free with Sean Van Dijck in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 73 minutes into the match, Lautaro Mancebo notched a goal, 2-3, to the right of Limburg United's Sean Van Dijck. Sean Van Dijck was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Mickael den Pelsmaeker's late challenge caught a Mexico's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mickael den Pelsmaeker helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Mexico booed when Limburg United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mickael den Pelsmaeker didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 77th minute of the match Joel Gaona sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sean Van Dijck skillfully saved the ball. In the 80th minute, Luca Zorita hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dante Lacasa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joris De Raeve in the 83rd minute of the match. Froilan Abar hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. Sean Van Dijck made a fantastic save in the 90th minute, when Lautaro Mancebo sent off a good shot on target. Mexico played a much better game than Limburg United and deserved their victory. The Limburg United players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.
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