World League

Theatre Dôme
Spectators: 7696 (Terracing: 5773, Seating: 1770, VIP seats: 153) Thananiti Cheewawipat could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Marcial Estavan made a huge save. Les Bistouquettes Bleues were awarded a corner in the 6th minute after INDEPENDIENTE F.C.'s defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Tim Vranken took the corner. The corner ended in Tim Vranken almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but INDEPENDIENTE F.C.'s Marcial Estavan did a great save. In the 12thth minute of the game Dagoberto Neila who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Les Bistouquettes Bleues's Willem-Jan Hollanders was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Willem-Jan Hollanders took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dagoberto Neila, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the match, Les Bistouquettes Bleues's goal looked a bit too open when Omar Orlan came free, but Willem-Jan Hollanders reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcial Estavan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tim Vranken in the 17th minute of the match. INDEPENDIENTE F.C.'s Marcial Estavan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Thananiti Cheewawipat in the 21st minute of play. After 22 minutes, Meng Qiang Liang mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the INDEPENDIENTE F.C. and the Les Bistouquettes Bleues players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Les Bistouquettes Bleues booed when INDEPENDIENTE F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Meng Qiang Liang didn't get a good kick on the ball. Marcial Estavan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thananiti Cheewawipat's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. At last the ball reached Tran Milters at the corner, ending with a kick to difficult to stop for the goalkeeper of INDEPENDIENTE F.C.. 1-0. When INDEPENDIENTE F.C.'s Dagoberto Neila in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Les Bistouquettes Bleues's goalie prevented a goal. Dagoberto Neila fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Willem-Jan Hollanders having to interfere. Thananiti Cheewawipat took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marcial Estavan. Marcial Estavan dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

The Les Bistouquettes Bleues fans' excitement grew in the 52nd match minute when Les Bistouquettes Bleues's Tim Vranken 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 3-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Marcial Estavan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tim Vranken in the 55th minute of the match. When Les Bistouquettes Bleues's Thananiti Cheewawipat in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye INDEPENDIENTE F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. Willem-Jan Hollanders showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Herminio Iratze, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. Marcial Estavan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Thananiti Cheewawipat's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the match, Les Bistouquettes Bleues's goal looked a bit too open when Herminio Iratze came free, but Willem-Jan Hollanders reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marcial Estavan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bryan Creemers in the 66th minute of the match. Marcial Estavan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bryan Creemers in the 66th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Thananiti Cheewawipat in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcial Estavan prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Marcial Estavan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thananiti Cheewawipat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Les Bistouquettes Bleues booed when INDEPENDIENTE F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Omar Orlan didn't get a good kick on the ball. Les Bistouquettes Bleues made a substitution. Basiel Henrix replaced Kenny Niewens. A collision led to INDEPENDIENTE F.C. getting a freekick after 74 minutes play. Omar Orlan hit a great ball. Willem-Jan Hollanders stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dagoberto Neila's shot from short distance in the 79th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dagoberto Neila in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Willem-Jan Hollanders prevented the ball from getting in the gole. INDEPENDIENTE F.C.'s attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Omar Orlan in the 80th minute. After 81 played minutes INDEPENDIENTE F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Jean-Pierre Moulin. In the 82nd minute, Jean-Pierre Moulin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Marcial Estavan showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Thananiti Cheewawipat, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. Marcial Estavan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Thananiti Cheewawipat, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Tim Vranken's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Marcial Estavan read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 88th minute of play. Omar Orlan recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 91st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. During the 92nd minute of the match Meng Qiang Liang completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Meng Qiang Liang a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 92nd match minute, INDEPENDIENTE F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Meng Qiang Liang to maneuver through the defense. Les Bistouquettes Bleues's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.