National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Francis Bacon got the match started through his kick off. Bala Packa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iliana Piedeconcha, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Mattijs De Neuter fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mikhail Tal having to interfere. 8 minutes into the match, Belgium's goalkeeper Bala Packa had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Galo Caracedo. Bala Packa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iliana Piedeconcha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18th match minute, Belgium was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Remi De Mesemaekre to maneuver through the defense. 19 minutes into the match, Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Iliana Piedeconcha came free, but Bala Packa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aztore Cagide made in the 21st minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Iliana Piedeconcha however managed to control. Bala Packa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iliana Piedeconcha, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Bala Packa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Claus Meruelo in the 26th minute. With an all-out effort, Venezuela's Bala Packa threw himself towards the right post 27 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Iliana Piedeconcha, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Belgium's Bala Packa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 29th minute of the match, managed to save Belgium from getting a goal against them. In the 30th minute, Isaac Dhondt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Belgium fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isaac Dhondt in the 33rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mikhail Tal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 33 minutes, Isaac Dhondt made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. Venezuela's Mikhail Tal tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The audience was convinced that Maria Salazar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bala Packa was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Maria Salazar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Bala Packa was relentless in the 37th minute of the game. Belgium were awarded a corner in the 41th minute after Venezuela's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gerd Van Dijck took the corner. Galo Caracedo fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bala Packa having to interfere. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Isaac Dhondt made a kick off. Mikhail Tal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaac Dhondt in the 54th minute of play. Willy Van Campenhout received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Mikhail Tal tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Isaac Dhondt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After a defensive mix-up in Venezuela's zone, Isaac Dhondt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mikhail Tal came out of the goal and Isaac Dhondt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mikhail Tal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isaac Dhondt, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Galo Caracedo in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bala Packa saved Belgium from getting behind. Isaac Dhondt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 77th minute of the match, but Mikhail Tal made a huge save. Bala Packa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Francis Bacon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Isaac Dhondt blasted a shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Mikhail Tal having to make a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isaac Dhondt in the 91st minute of play forced Venezuela's goalkeeper Mikhail Tal to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Venezuela supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Belgium's performance. The match ended with a win for Belgium.