U18 World League

De Beverdam
Spectators: 7532 (Terracing: 5650, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 150) Ruben Van den Haute made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 4th match minute, De Beverpatrouille was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Augustijn Godefroid to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Oakcroft Thrashers getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Alexander Carlsson hit a great ball. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind De Beverpatrouille's goalkeeper Matijs Davus, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rickard Wennerström was a little too slow when Ruben Van den Haute got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 14th minute. The score was now 1-0. Matijs Davus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tobias Jernberg's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. After 25 played minutes Oakcroft Thrashers got a freekick which was hit by Alexander Carlsson. The supporters of Oakcroft Thrashers booed when De Beverpatrouille was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlos Dekker didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience was convinced that Ruben Van den Haute's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Rickard Wennerström was relentless in the 29th minute of the game. 31 minutes into the match, De Beverpatrouille's Ruben Van den Haute sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rickard Wennerström narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Tobias Jernberg sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Matijs Davus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dan Wassenius, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matijs Davus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Eriksson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Dan Wassenius made the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, Richy Henderickx was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. De Beverpatrouille's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Oakcroft Thrashers the free kick. The supporters of Oakcroft Thrashers booed when De Beverpatrouille was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Richy Henderickx didn't get a good kick on the ball. De Beverpatrouille's Matijs Davus proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save De Beverpatrouille from getting a goal against them. Sebastian Eriksson struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Matijs Davus didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Oakcroft Thrashers. In the 71st minute, Tobias Jernberg fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Dan Wassenius in the 73rdth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Matijs Davus, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After 77 played minutes De Beverpatrouille got a freekick which was hit by Louis-Philippe Nijs. 78 minutes into the game, Tobias Jernberg recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Matijs Davus. Tobias Jernberg showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. Oakcroft Thrashers's Tobias Jernberg got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, De Beverpatrouille's Carlos Dekker got a free kick in the 91st minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Oakcroft Thrashers eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.