U18 World League

Talbot House
Spectators: 7754 (Terracing: 5817, Seating: 1783, VIP seats: 154) Matei Udrescu made the kick off and thus started the match. After 4 played minutes De Keikoppers got a freekick which was hit by Paulus Polspoel. Perry Stroobans stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Matei Udrescu's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. 14 minutes into the game, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Matei Udrescu nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Perry Stroobans made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Matei Udrescu in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Perry Stroobans saved De Keikoppers from getting behind. With a little luck, THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Paul Piersic got control of the ball when Paulus Polspoel tried to sneak it across the goal line. Paul Piersic took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Paulus Polspoel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, De Keikoppers's Paulus Polspoel got a free kick in the 27th minute. When THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Matei Udrescu in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye De Keikoppers's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 28 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Matei Udrescu sped through De Keikoppers's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Perry Stroobans. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Paulus Polspoel during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 31st minute, Paulus Polspoel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Matei Udrescu in the 33rd minute got a chance for a shot 33rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye De Keikoppers's goalie prevented a goal. If Emil Josan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Matei Udrescu in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Perry Stroobans saved De Keikoppers from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Emil Josan in the 41st minute of play forced De Keikoppers's goalkeeper Perry Stroobans to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Matei Udrescu in the 42nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Perry Stroobans prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 43 minutes, Steve De kaiser took a quick shot and it went in 1-3 without a chance for Paul Piersic to make any attempt to save it. Basarab Hâjdău kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Boris Stroobant to strike the kick off in the second half. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Matei Udrescu was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 54th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Matei Udrescus short, quick shot in the 59thth minute got Perry Stroobans to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 59 minutes into the game, Jorg Vanneste was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. De Keikoppers's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave THE CRYSTAL SHIP the free kick. Jorg Vanneste kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. In the 62nd match minute, De Keikoppers was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jesse Roeckeloes to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, De Keikoppers's Perry Stroobans got control of the ball when Matei Udrescu tried to sneak it across the goal line. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Paul Piersic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Steve De kaiser in the 69th minute of play. THE CRYSTAL SHIP's Paul Piersic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulus Polspoel in the 72nd minute of play. In the 73rd minute, Steve De kaiser hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 75 played minutes De Keikoppers got a freekick which was hit by Steve De kaiser. Perry Stroobans showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matei Udrescu in the 80th minute of the match. The supporters of De Keikoppers booed when THE CRYSTAL SHIP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Dorel Domnescu didn't get a good kick on the ball. De Keikoppers's Paulus Polspoel got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Tim Pellegrims fell near the penalty area in the 97th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored De Keikoppers's protests and gave Tim Pellegrims a yellow card for diving instead. In the 97th minute, Tim Pellegrims hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The long shot by Dorel Domnescu in the 98th minute really tested Perry Stroobans's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. THE CRYSTAL SHIP'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.