Challenge

Stars Dome
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Esterilla Van Meenen started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th match minute, All Stars Gent was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jannes Gramet to maneuver through the defense. Dante Lacasa didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Brend Van Laeck went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. Eser Şemsi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lautaro Mancebo in the 13th minute of the match. All Stars Gent's Eser Şemsi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Joel Gaona in the 18th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, All Stars Gent's goal looked a bit too open when Joel Gaona came free, but Eser Şemsi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Joel Gaona scored 1-1 in the 20th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Eser Şemsi, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brend Van Laeck, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tafalla in the 26th minute of play forced All Stars Gent's goalkeeper Eser Şemsi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dante Lacasa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Esterilla Van Meenen in the 28th minute of play. 33 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Esterilla Van Meenen came free, but Dante Lacasa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Joel Gaona managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mexico's supporters rose to their feet, but Joel Gaona was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eser Şemsi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dante Lacasa made a fantastic save in the 46th minute, when Christiaan Elsen sent off a good shot on target. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Joel Gaona to strike the kick off in the second half. Joel Gaona recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 51st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Rebeldino Van Meenen kicked well hit freekick during the 52nd minute of the match. Dante Lacasa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Brend Van Laeck, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After 56 played minutes Mexico got a freekick which was hit by Lorenzo Cazalla. Christiaan Elsen took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 56th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Dante Lacasa. Mexico's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Dante Lacasa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Esterilla Van Meenen's shot from short distance in the 61st minute. In the 69th minute of the match Mexico got a corner. All Stars Gent's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Joel Gaona ran over to the corner to take the kick. Mexico's Dante Lacasa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Esterilla Van Meenen in the 75th minute of play. Lorenzo Cazalla's late challenge caught a All Stars Gent's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lorenzo Cazalla helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Mexico getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Lorenzo Cazalla hit a great ball. 83 minutes into the game, Rebeldino Van Meenen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. All Stars Gent's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Mexico the free kick. All Stars Gent's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.