U21 League

The Twelfth Raven
Spectators: 150 (Terracing: 113, Seating: 34, VIP seats: 3) Revenge's Ab Bekker 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. Elias De Koster could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Gijsbert Luikens made a huge save. Andrew Severyns kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Jules Bernardts showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerben Saarberg in the 11th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Baker in the 15th minute of play forced Twelve Ravens's goalkeeper Jules Bernardts to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 18th minute, Twelve Ravens's Elias De Koster dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-0. The supporters of Twelve Ravens booed when Revenge was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dries Hofkamp didn't get a good kick on the ball. Elias De Koster's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Gijsbert Luikens firmly grabbed it by the left post. Jules Bernardts showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felix Baker, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. In the 25th minute, Gerben Saarberg made a precise shot to the right of Jules Bernardts. Twelve Ravens's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. If Elias De Koster had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jules Bernardts took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerben Saarberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Twelve Ravens's Jules Bernardts played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gerben Saarberg in the 41st minute of play. 42 minutes into the match, Twelve Ravens's goal looked a bit too open when Felix Baker came free, but Jules Bernardts reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elias De Koster to strike the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Twelve Ravens getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Luke Van den Inde hit a great ball. After 70 minutes, Jens Veltman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Revenge and the Twelve Ravens players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 71 played minutes Revenge got a freekick which was hit by Jens Veltman. Jules Bernardts took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gerben Saarberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 76 minutes into the game, Felix Baker recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jules Bernardts. Felix Baker showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Jules Bernardts made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felix Baker in the 79th minute. After a rather tough play, Twelve Ravens's Jeremy Godts got a free kick in the 93rd minute. In the 95th minute Jan Rein Klap shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jules Bernardts saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Revenge's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.