U18 League

Hakkerskaldyr
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Youri Goolen started the match with the kick off. When Vicente Dechamps came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the Flamenco United fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Vicente Dechamps couldn't finish the play. 8 minutes into the game, Flamenco United's Youri Goolen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Nic Cox made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After 13 played minutes Flamenco United got a freekick which was hit by Michael Braeckman. In the 14th minute of the match Kevin De Wyngaert sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Christoff Dirckx skillfully saved the ball. In the 21st match minute, Flamenco United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Joseph Vermeulen to maneuver through the defense. Kevin De Wyngaert took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 21st minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Christoff Dirckx. Flamenco United's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, Haithabu FC's Jan-Joost De Weijgaert got a free kick in the 23rd minute. When Flamenco United's Youri Goolen in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Haithabu FC's goalie prevented a goal. The audience was convinced that Youri Goolen's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nic Cox was relentless in the 27th minute of the game. After 27 minutes, Youri Goolen made it 0-3 with a short kick to the right side. Haithabu FC's Nic Cox tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Haithabu FC's Nic Cox played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matthieu Leempoels in the 36th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Emiel Stercks during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Emiel Stercks kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. Brecht La Rose fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christoff Dirckx having to interfere. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-4 lead.

Kevin Peten kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. In the 55th minute, Robbie Van Eijken hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Flamenco United's Edward Wuyts was substituted for Youri Goolen. The supporters of Haithabu FC booed when Flamenco United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Joseph Vermeulen didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 77th match minute, Haithabu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jules De Groote to maneuver through the defense. Andrez Van Aertvinck fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christoff Dirckx having to interfere. Brecht La Rose fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Christoff Dirckx having to interfere. Christoff Dirckx showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fre Van Acker, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Brecht La Rose's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Christoff Dirckx read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. A collision led to Haithabu FC getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Jan-Joost De Weijgaert hit a great ball. 93 minutes into the game, Edward Wuyts cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Nic Cox was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 97th minute, Brecht La Rose made a precise shot to the right of Christoff Dirckx. Flamenco United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-5. The Flamenco United supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Flamenco United would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.