Official Cup

Arena 9000
Spectators: 157 (Terracing: 118, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Luka Uijtterhoeven made the kick off which started today's match. If Wictor Hansson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 2nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FC NORDLAND's Erik Hedbom proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to save FC NORDLAND from getting a goal against them. Erik Hedbom made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Johan Vloeberghs in the 11th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Benedict Moreau during the 14th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Benedict Moreau kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. In the 21st minute, Johan Vloeberghs 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. After a rather tough play, Three Towers United's Luka Uijtterhoeven got a free kick in the 29th minute. 30 minutes into the match, Three Towers United's goal looked a bit too open when Jesper Västlund came free, but Waut Limpens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 32nd minute, Luka Uijtterhoeven reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Erik Hedbom. The goal made the score 1-0. In the 37th match minute, Three Towers United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gillis Huijbregs to maneuver through the defense. Jesper Västlund took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 38th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Waut Limpens. Three Towers United's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC NORDLAND's Urban Löv got a free kick in the 41st minute. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Wictor Hansson made a kick off. After 52 played minutes FC NORDLAND got a freekick which was hit by Jan-Åke Hjeltman. 55 minutes into the match, Three Towers United's goalkeeper Waut Limpens had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wictor Hansson. Three Towers United's Waut Limpens proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save Three Towers United from getting a goal against them. In the 60th match minute, FC NORDLAND was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Otto Eskilsson to maneuver through the defense. Three Towers United's Waut Limpens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Urban Löv in the 62nd minute of play. Laurens De Ceuster hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Laurens De Ceuster kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. 67 minutes into the game, Wictor Hansson cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Waut Limpens was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 70 played minutes Three Towers United got a freekick which was hit by Johan Vloeberghs. FC NORDLAND's Jesper Västlund shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 71st minute of play. The shot was stopped by Waut Limpens but with some difficulty. When FC NORDLAND's Wictor Hansson in 74 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Waut Limpens guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Wictor Hansson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Waut Limpens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 78th minute the ball was on its way in behind Three Towers United's goalkeeper Waut Limpens, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 81st minute, Jan-Åke Hjeltman fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Waut Limpens, passed just outside the right post. After a defensive mix-up in Three Towers United's zone, Urban Löv stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Waut Limpens came out of the goal and Urban Löv tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Jan-Åke Hjeltman struck a weak shot in the 91st minute. Waut Limpens didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC NORDLAND. Three Towers United succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though FC NORDLAND had controlled the match.