U18 World League

RÖK Arena
Spectators: 7503 (Terracing: 5628, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 149) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lucas Amorim took the kick off in the first half of the match. Lucas Amorim's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nicolaas De Cat read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. The supporters of RÖK booed when SK Dreigoten was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 3 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeffery De Vleeschauwere didn't get a good kick on the ball. RÖK's Dé Guedes shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 4th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Nicolaas De Cat but with some difficulty. Dé Guedes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Nicolaas De Cat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 16 minutes into the match, RÖK's goal looked a bit too open when Douglas Cortens came free, but Yan Pirani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dé Guedes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 19th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 26 played minutes RÖK got a freekick which was hit by Luís Paulo Vergílio. Elivélton Cruz's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Nicolaas De Cat firmly grabbed it by the left post. Nicolaas De Cat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Amorim, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Ludwig Swin fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SK Dreigoten's protests and gave Ludwig Swin a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, SK Dreigoten's Ludwig Swin got a free kick in the 47th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Loui De Wulf made a kick off. In the 51st minute Elivélton Cruz shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nicolaas De Cat saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 52nd minute, Jeffery De Vleeschauwere hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Yan Pirani had great luck who in the 59thth minute grab hold of the ball when Douglas Cortens from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Lucas Amorim received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Nicolaas De Cat tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, RÖK's Gilson Dionísio got a free kick in the 64th minute. Loui De Wulf could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Yan Pirani made a huge save. After 71 minutes RÖK's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Christof Vissenakens who took care of the corner kick. 72 minutes into the game, Luís Paulo Vergílio was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. RÖK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave SK Dreigoten the free kick. Luís Paulo Vergílio kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. Nicolaas De Cat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elivélton Cruz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of SK Dreigoten booed when RÖK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lucas Amorim didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 84th match minute, RÖK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dé Guedes to maneuver through the defense. SK Dreigoten succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though RÖK had controlled the match.