U18 World League

Beeker Arena
Spectators: 8465 (Terracing: 6350, Seating: 1946, VIP seats: 169) FC Kurdistan's Napoleon Bonjour started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 5th minute, Napoleon Bonjour left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Kurdistan fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Dyllan Van Aerschot showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kaj Lundkvist in the 11th minute of the match. Mats Elg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richy Demeulemeester, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 15th minute, Napoleon Bonjour hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Kurdistan were furious when Filiph Anundsson was red carded, 27 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in FC Kurdistan fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 27th minute. Penalty! 1-1 came through a penalty shot after 29 played minutes, when Beek City:s Laurence Luyten calmly waited for FC Kurdistan:s goalkeeper to move before he rolled in the ball by the right post. Mats Elg showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Richy Demeulemeester, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. A collision led to Beek City getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Sylvain De Worteleere hit a great ball. In the 38th minute of the match Olov Vallengren sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dyllan Van Aerschot skillfully saved the ball. In the 41st match minute, Beek City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mitch Van De Wyngaert to maneuver through the defense.

The supporters of Beek City booed when FC Kurdistan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Christian Wik didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Napoleon Bonjour got free with Dyllan Van Aerschot in the 58th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 64 minutes into the game, Kaj Lundkvist threw the ball into play from the sideline. Beek City's Stephan Neefs quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Mats Elg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richy Demeulemeester, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mats Elg took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richy Demeulemeester, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 71st minute, Jari Litmanen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Richy Demeulemeester scored 2-1 in the 72nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Mats Elg, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 76 minutes of play, Beek City's Mitch Van De Wyngaert made it 3-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Mats Elg was left in no man's land by his defense there! FC Kurdistan's Martin Ström was substituted for Jari Litmanen. 80 minutes into the game, Richy Demeulemeester was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Beek City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Kurdistan the free kick. In the 80th minute, Richy Demeulemeester hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 83rd minute Richy Demeulemeester shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mats Elg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 84th play minutes Richy Demeulemeester shot 4-1, a short shot which went by Mats Elg and just under the crossbar into goal. In the 88th minute, Richy Demeulemeester made a precise shot to the right of Mats Elg. FC Kurdistan's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-1. Laurence Luyten's late challenge caught a FC Kurdistan's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Laurence Luyten helped the player get up and apologised. Laurence Luyten hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. Beek City's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.