U23 League

Rodenbachstadion
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) In the 2nd match minute, Verwachting was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Wilco Kosterman to maneuver through the defense. After 3 played minutes North Hill United got a freekick which was hit by Jannes Van Dessel. Benjamin Clement kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. In the 9th minute of the match Franck Bakhuis shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Waut Limpens showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Kees Veentjer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Omer Vandamme in the 12th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Thobias Eli got free with Kees Veentjer in the 18th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Kees Veentjer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Omer Vandamme in the 20th minute of play. Kees Veentjer made an important save on a dangerous shot by Omer Vandamme in the 27th minute. After 30 minutes of play, North Hill United's Omer Vandamme made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Kees Veentjer was left in no man's land by his defense there! After 38 minutes Verwachting's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Cadwaladr Carabajal who took care of the corner kick. After 39 minutes, Wilco Kosterman mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Verwachting and the North Hill United players grew even worse after the yellow card. Kees Veentjer had in the 40thth minute some difficulties stopping Cadwaladr Carabajal's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Kees Veentjer came out of the goal in the 40th minute to try and stop a shot by North Hill United's Cadwaladr Carabajal. But to his dismay, Cadwaladr Carabajal quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-0. The audience thought a goal was coming when Douglas Loosen got free with Kees Veentjer in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The North Hill United fans' excitement grew in the 44th match minute when North Hill United's Omer Vandamme looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Waut Limpens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Theo Zoontjens in the 48th minute of play.

The wind increased when Omer Vandamme made the kick off in the second half. Hendrik Hoekstra charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hendrik Hoekstra the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Hendrik Hoekstra hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. Omer Vandamme scored 4-0 in the 57th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Kees Veentjer, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 62nd minute, Omer Vandamme ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Kees Veentjer was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. North Hill United made a substitution. Fernand Vandamme replaced Boudewijn Bauwens. Kees Veentjer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Thobias Eli in the 67th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Omer Vandamme managed to get in a good position for a shot. North Hill United's supporters rose to their feet, but Omer Vandamme was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kees Veentjer breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Kees Veentjer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Omer Vandamme, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Kees Veentjer showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Omer Vandamme in the 70th minute of the match. Niels Vandamme's late challenge caught a Verwachting's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Niels Vandamme helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Verwachting booed when North Hill United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niels Vandamme didn't get a good kick on the ball. North Hill United's Steffen Van Hermenghem was substituted for Jamal Musiala. After 74 played minutes North Hill United got a freekick which was hit by Niels Vandamme. Omer Vandamme charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Omer Vandamme the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Omer Vandamme kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Verwachting defense, Omer Vandamme kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Kees Veentjer. The Verwachting fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Kees Veentjer should have stopped the shot. Omer Vandamme struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Kees Veentjer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for North Hill United. The supporters of North Hill United booed when Verwachting was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ruud Geels didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 88thth minute of the game Omer Vandamme who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Verwachting's Kees Veentjer was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 90th minute, Cadwaladr Carabajal hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Verwachting's zone, Omer Vandamme stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kees Veentjer came out of the goal and Omer Vandamme tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Verwachting's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.