World League

MAN FC - STADIUM
Spectators: 7516 (Terracing: 5638, Seating: 1728, VIP seats: 150) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cederik De Roost kicked off to start the match. In the 9thth minute of the game Cederik De Roost who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SK Dreigoten's Christoffel Portmans was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 10 minutes, Cederik De Roost managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. MAN FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Cederik De Roost was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 20 minutes, Michael Wirinckx made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. MAN FC's Godofredo Abella tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michael Wirinckx in the 27th minute of play forced MAN FC's goalkeeper Godofredo Abella to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the SK Dreigoten defense, Marcelino Hug kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Christoffel Portmans. The SK Dreigoten fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Christoffel Portmans should have stopped the shot. With his leg Christoffel Portmans managed to avoid a goal in the 38thth minute, when MAN FC's Marcelino Hug fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. If Ludwig Van der Borght had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Christoffel Portmans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Niceto Euloxu in the 41st minute of the match. A collision led to SK Dreigoten getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Robben Vanden Bossche hit a great ball. In the 43rd minute of the match Aurelian Remus sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Christoffel Portmans skillfully saved the ball. In the 45th match minute, MAN FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Paulino Hotz to maneuver through the defense. 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.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Michael Wirinckx was the one to do the kick off. In the 54th minute of the match Aurelian Remus shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Christoffel Portmans showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, SK Dreigoten's Quentin De Becker got a free kick in the 56th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Michael Wirinckx in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Godofredo Abella prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Cederik De Roost had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 62nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Godofredo Abella showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Wirinckx in the 68th minute of the match. After 69 minutes MAN FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emilio Cimino who took care of the corner kick. When MAN FC's Cederik De Roost in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye SK Dreigoten's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Marcelino Hug in the 77th minute of play forced SK Dreigoten's goalkeeper Christoffel Portmans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. SK Dreigoten's Michael Wirinckx got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Godofredo Abella showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Wirinckx in the 80th minute of the match. Godofredo Abella made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roderik Van den Berch in the 82nd minute of play. MAN FC made a substitution. Mariusz Kaczanka replaced Marcelino Hug. SK Dreigoten's Johny Waegemans was substituted for Nickolas Wittemans. MAN FC's Saverio Hurko was substituted for Niceto Euloxu. SK Dreigoten's Arnout Worteleers was substituted for Roger De Rijck. After 90 minutes MAN FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Emilio Cimino who took care of the corner kick. Christoffel Portmans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cederik De Roost in the 94th minute of the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched SK Dreigoten eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.