Friendly League

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Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Miguel Van Mechelen kicked off to start the match. Joshua Cumming sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 7 minutes into the match, YR Mechelen's goal looked a bit too open when Vinny McNamell came free, but Abraham Van Linthoud reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 8th minute, Joshua Cumming got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Abraham Van Linthoud took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joshua Cumming, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abraham Van Linthoud showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joshua Cumming, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 13th minute, Joshua Cumming made a precise shot to the right of Abraham Van Linthoud. YR Mechelen's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. When The North Face's Joshua Cumming in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye YR Mechelen's goalie prevented a goal. After some careless play in the YR Mechelen defense, Vinny McNamell kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Abraham Van Linthoud. The YR Mechelen fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Abraham Van Linthoud should have stopped the shot. 24 minutes into the game, Joe Reid threw the ball into play from the sideline. YR Mechelen's Tobias Smidts quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 39 minutes, Joshua Cumming made it 0-4 with a short kick to the right side. YR Mechelen's Abraham Van Linthoud tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Abraham Van Linthoud showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joshua Cumming in the 43rd minute of the match. Burhanettin Berkkan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Van Mechelen in the 44th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Joshua Cumming ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Abraham Van Linthoud was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-5. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-5 lead.

The wind increased when Joshua Cumming made the kick off in the second half. Vinny McNamell received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Abraham Van Linthoud tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Burhanettin Berkkan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel Van Mechelen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in YR Mechelen's zone, Qiao Yue stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abraham Van Linthoud came out of the goal and Qiao Yue tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 73rd match minute, YR Mechelen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ricky Tilemans to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to The North Face getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Joe Reid hit a great ball. In the 80th match minute, YR Mechelen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andries Mangelschot to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the match, YR Mechelen's goal looked a bit too open when Joshua Cumming came free, but Abraham Van Linthoud reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alan Wirinckx hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. In the 86th minute of the match Joe Reid sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Abraham Van Linthoud skillfully saved the ball. In the 87th minute, Joshua Cumming ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Abraham Van Linthoud was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-6. A collision led to The North Face getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Robbie Abbotson hit a great ball. In the 91st minute, Freddie Vennerberg got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 93 minutes into the game, Leo Van Mechelen was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. YR Mechelen's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave The North Face the free kick. After a defensive mix-up in YR Mechelen's zone, Joshua Cumming stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abraham Van Linthoud came out of the goal and Joshua Cumming tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the final whistle sounded The North Face left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than YR Mechelen.