National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Dany-Adams Raniers kicked off to start the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hugo De Vleeschauwer in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Said Kermali prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Belgium's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Benjamin Van Beringen in the 5th minute. After taking down the ball on Belgium's corner Benjamin Van Beringen fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Said Kermali quite easily take care of the ball. Said Kermali took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hugo De Vleeschauwer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Said Kermali took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hugo De Vleeschauwer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Said Kermali showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hugo De Vleeschauwer in the 16th minute of the match. Through an outstanding action, after 18 minutes, Jannes Van Lint successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 20th minute MZ Country were awarded a corner. Ali Mansouri went to the cornerflag to take it. MZ Country's Ali Mansouri was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Jannes Van Lint in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 27 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Jannes Van Lint had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jussef Amri. The Belgium fans' excitement grew in the 37th match minute when Belgium's Dany-Adams Raniers looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Hugo De Vleeschauwer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Said Kermali read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. If Dany-Adams Raniers had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abd al-Asis Akrour during the 43rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 43rd minute, Abd al-Asis Akrour hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 47 minutes into the match, MZ Country's goal looked a bit too open when Hugo De Vleeschauwer came free, but Said Kermali reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

52 minutes into the game, Hugo De Vleeschauwer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Said Kermali was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Hugo De Vleeschauwer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Belgium's Robbe Sielis was substituted for Sylven Hennes. Belgium made a substitution. Bill Van der Goten replaced Hugo De Vleeschauwer. Said Kermali was a little too slow when Bill Van der Goten got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 62nd minute. The score was now 0-3. Said Kermali showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bill Van der Goten in the 66th minute of the match. Belgium's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Benjamin Van Beringen in the 69th minute. After taking down the ball on Belgium's corner Benjamin Van Beringen fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Said Kermali quite easily take care of the ball. Said Kermali took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bill Van der Goten, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee felt a red card was in order, 75 minutes into the game, when Robert Carlos put in a rough tackle. MZ Country made a substitution. Mohamed Ben Ahmed Raï replaced Hamid Bessou. 93 minutes into the game, Belgium's Isaac Dauwen nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Said Kermali made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-5. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Belgium had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.