Official Cup

The Bastards Dome
Spectators: 167 (Terracing: 126, Seating: 38, 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. Youri Goolen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nicolas van Hollebecke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Youri Goolen's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. The supporters of Flamenco United booed when Brakkies New Bastards was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Maarten Engelboorgs didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 9th minute, Flamenco United's Michael Braeckman seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Michael Braeckman the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of Flamenco United protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Michael Braeckman had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 8th minute of the game. One of Flamenco United:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Brakkies New Bastards:s goal. Nicolas van Hollebecke took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Youri Goolen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nicolas van Hollebecke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Youri Goolen's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Maarten Engelboorgs charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maarten Engelboorgs the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Brakkies New Bastards's Maarten Engelboorgs got a free kick in the 21st minute. In the 22nd minute of the match Hannes De Reijck shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Nicolas van Hollebecke showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Youri Goolen in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas van Hollebecke prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Youri Goolen in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas van Hollebecke prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Matijs Dejonghe's late challenge caught a Flamenco United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Matijs Dejonghe helped the player get up and apologised. Matijs Dejonghe hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Youri Goolen in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas van Hollebecke prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Vicente Dechamps fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Flamenco United's protests and gave Vicente Dechamps a yellow card for diving instead. Vicente Dechamps hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. Matijs Dejonghe received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Christoff Dirckx tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vicente Dechamps's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nicolas van Hollebecke read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 43rd minute of play. 45 minutes into the game, Youri Goolen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Flamenco United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Brakkies New Bastards the free kick. In the 45th match minute, Flamenco United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Youri Goolen to maneuver through the defense. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

After a defensive mix-up in Brakkies New Bastards's zone, Youri Goolen stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nicolas van Hollebecke came out of the goal and Youri Goolen tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Youri Goolen in the 54thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Nicolas van Hollebecke, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Nicolas van Hollebecke made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Youri Goolen in the 56th minute of play. Axel Van de Plas's late challenge caught a Flamenco United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Axel Van de Plas helped the player get up and apologised. In the 57th minute, Axel Van de Plas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Flamenco United made a substitution. Edward Wuyts replaced Youri Goolen. The supporters of Flamenco United booed when Brakkies New Bastards was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Axel Van de Plas didn't get a good kick on the ball. Flamenco United's Theo Van Haght shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 59th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Nicolas van Hollebecke but with some difficulty. Nicolas van Hollebecke showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edward Wuyts, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Nicolas van Hollebecke stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Edward Wuyts's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. Edward Wuyts received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Nicolas van Hollebecke came out and tried to block the shot, but Edward Wuyts slotted it home off the left post making it 0-3 in the 63rd minute. A collision led to Flamenco United getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Jordi Demeyer hit a great ball. Matijs Dejonghe kicked well hit freekick during the 78th minute of the match. With a little luck, Brakkies New Bastards's Nicolas van Hollebecke got control of the ball when Edward Wuyts tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Edward Wuyts in the 83rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nicolas van Hollebecke prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Flamenco United getting a freekick after 87 minutes play. Edward Wuyts hit a great ball. Christoff Dirckx showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Axel Van de Plas in the 88th minute of the match. When Flamenco United's Edward Wuyts in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Brakkies New Bastards's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Brakkies New Bastards's Maarten Engelboorgs got a free kick in the 92nd minute. Flamenco United's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.