National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 5149 (Terracing: 3862, Seating: 1184, VIP seats: 103) Belgium's William Andries 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. Emil Gonta was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 3 minutes into the match. The supporters of Belgium booed when Moldova was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Emil Gonta didn't get a good kick on the ball. Moldova's George Buturugã proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save Moldova from getting a goal against them. Manuel Campens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcel Nazaria, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. 12 minutes into the match, Marcel Nazaria had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Manuel Campens. Belgium's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Marcel Nazaria was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Manuel Campens showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alexei Stratulat in the 15th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 18 minutes, Dylan Van Bever took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for George Buturugã to make any attempt to save it. In the 22nd minute, Belgium's Dylan Van Bever ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind George Buturugã. George Buturugã yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. In the 25th minute the ball was on its way in behind Belgium's goalkeeper Manuel Campens, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Moldova's Alexei Stratulat in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belgium's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dylan Van Bever in the 31st minute of play forced Moldova's goalkeeper George Buturugã to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcel Nazaria in the 35th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Manuel Campens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jean-Louis Ouaddou could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but George Buturugã made a huge save. In the 41st match minute, Belgium was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mbaka Mbolu to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alexei Stratulat in the 45th minute of play forced Belgium's goalkeeper Manuel Campens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

Belgium's Manuel Campens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcel Nazaria in the 53rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dylan Van Bever in the 54th minute of play forced Moldova's goalkeeper George Buturugã to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. George Buturugã showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mbaka Mbolu, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. George Buturugã made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from William Andries in the 71st minute of play. The supporters of Moldova booed when Belgium was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Giles De Wortelaers didn't get a good kick on the ball. Belgium's Joel Wigghers was substituted for Niels Vandamme. Moldova made a substitution. Ovidiu Buturugã replaced Alexei Stratulat. After a rather tough play, Belgium's Giles De Wortelaers got a free kick in the 76th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Marcel Nazaria in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Manuel Campens prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Ovidiu Buturugã had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Ovidiu Buturugã had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dylan Van Bever in the 88th minute of play forced Moldova's goalkeeper George Buturugã to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Moldova's George Buturugã played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dylan Van Bever in the 88th minute of play. If Ovidiu Buturugã had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Belgium's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.