Official Cup

Robert Nesta Marley
Spectators: 169 (Terracing: 127, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gilliam Roelandts made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the game, Mark Heijligem was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Limburg United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ the free kick. The supporters of ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ booed when Limburg United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mark Heijligem didn't get a good kick on the ball. Filiberto Atarratze fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Robbie Van Beylen having to interfere. In the 13th minute, Limburg United's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Benjamin Hermon fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. In the 15th minute Gilliam Roelandts shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Martin Suarez saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Robbie Van Beylen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felipe Reynardo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 19 minutes into the match, ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s Felipe Reynardo broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Robbie Van Beylen took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filiberto Atarratze, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Benjamin Hermon had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 29th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 33 played minutes ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ got a freekick which was hit by Santiago Chale. Robbie Van Beylen made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Benjamin Hermon sent off a good shot on target. When Lenny Van de Poel fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Limburg United's protests and gave Lenny Van de Poel a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ booed when Limburg United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lenny Van de Poel didn't get a good kick on the ball. ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s Filiberto Atarratze got a good chance for a goal in the 47th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Filiberto Atarratze to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute, Filiberto Atarratze made a precise shot to the right of Robbie Van Beylen. Limburg United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After 57 minutes, Artur Van De Wijngaert mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Limburg United and the ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 57th match minute, Limburg United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Artur Van De Wijngaert to maneuver through the defense. When ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s Filiberto Atarratze in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Limburg United's goalie prevented a goal. In the 68th minute of the match, Artur Van De Wijngaert tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Martin Suarez saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Filiberto Atarratze in the 71st minute of play forced Limburg United's goalkeeper Robbie Van Beylen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Dany-Adams Van Halssbeeck fell near the penalty area in the 76th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Limburg United's protests and gave Dany-Adams Van Halssbeeck a yellow card for diving instead. After 77 played minutes, ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s Felipe Reynardo shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Robbie Van Beylen came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ reached it. After 83 played minutes Limburg United got a freekick which was hit by Mathieu-Maxim Van Eynde. In the 86thth minute of the game Filiberto Atarratze who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Limburg United's Robbie Van Beylen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Filiberto Atarratze in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Robbie Van Beylen saved Limburg United from getting behind. Lieven Balckmans kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 95th minute, Mark Heijligem hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. There was no doubt that ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣ were the better team. ♣ Natural Mystic OFF ♣'s players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.