U21 World League

EL NATIONAL
Spectators: 7490 (Terracing: 5618, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 149) 5 minutes into the game, Chris-George Elssen recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ovidio Dino. Chris-George Elssen showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. 8 minutes into the match, Ladislao Leobardo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ferdinand Geeraerts. FC Ouagadougou National's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ladislao Leobardo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. After 20 played minutes Majin FC got a freekick which was hit by Roque Bernad. After some fancy dribbling in the 22nd minute, Karl Laureys managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Ouagadougou National's supporters rose to their feet, but Karl Laureys was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ovidio Dino breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Majin FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 23rd minute, when Chris-George Elssen scored to the left of an out of position Ovidio Dino, making the score, 2-1. After 29 played minutes FC Ouagadougou National got a freekick which was hit by Karl Roeckeloos. In the 37th match minute, FC Ouagadougou National was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Robbe Van Der Taelen to maneuver through the defense. In the 40th minute, Ladislao Leobardo ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ferdinand Geeraerts was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-3. Majin FC's Anacleto Oihan got a good chance for a goal in the 44th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ferdinand Geeraerts showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ladislao Leobardo, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 2-3 lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Chris-George Elssen stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. FC Ouagadougou National's Ferdinand Geeraerts played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ladislao Leobardo in the 55th minute of play. Sander Van de Velde's late challenge caught a Majin FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sander Van de Velde helped the player get up and apologised. In the 62nd match minute, FC Ouagadougou National was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sander Van de Velde to maneuver through the defense. In the 64th minute Dionisio Indar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferdinand Geeraerts saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC Ouagadougou National's Sander Van de Velde got a free kick in the 66th minute. Dionisio Indar struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Ferdinand Geeraerts didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Majin FC. Karl Roeckeloos struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Ovidio Dino didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Ouagadougou National. After 73 played minutes FC Ouagadougou National got a freekick which was hit by Chris-George Elssen. The supporters of Majin FC booed when FC Ouagadougou National was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robbe Van Der Taelen didn't get a good kick on the ball. Armand Owerckx's late challenge caught a Majin FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Armand Owerckx helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Majin FC booed when FC Ouagadougou National was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Armand Owerckx didn't get a good kick on the ball. 88 minutes into the match, Ladislao Leobardo had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ferdinand Geeraerts. FC Ouagadougou National's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ladislao Leobardo was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-4. 93 minutes into the match, FC Ouagadougou National's goalkeeper Ferdinand Geeraerts had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ladislao Leobardo. The supporters of Majin FC booed when FC Ouagadougou National was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 94 match minutes in a wonderful position. Robbe Van Der Taelen didn't get a good kick on the ball.