U18 League

MetLife Stadium
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Yoachim Seveneijns took the kick off in the first half of the match. New York Giants's Tibo Kortens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gencho Zhalov in the 4th minute of play. When the match clock showed 10 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Gencho Zhalov sped through New York Giants's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Tibo Kortens. Gencho Zhalov took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Tibo Kortens. Tibo Kortens dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After 18 minutes, Kasper Pastijns mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the New York Giants and the Каблешково players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 18 played minutes New York Giants got a freekick which was hit by Kasper Pastijns. Tibo Kortens came out of the goal in the 22nd minute to try and stop a shot by Каблешково's Gencho Zhalov. But to his dismay, Gencho Zhalov quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-3. Tibo Kortens stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tihomir Zhabinski's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. New York Giants's Tibo Kortens played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tihomir Zhabinski in the 27th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gencho Zhalov during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Каблешково's Gencho Zhalov got a free kick in the 29th minute. After having played for 31 minutes, Renzo Smets managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. New York Giants's supporters crossed their fingers, but Renzo Smets was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ignat Bitzov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yoachim Seveneijns in the 33rd minute of the match. Tibo Kortens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tihomir Zhabinski in the 37th minute of play. Cederic Kest sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to New York Giants getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Kasper Pastijns hit a great ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Tihomir Zhabinski made the kick off in the second half. Ignat Bitzov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yoachim Seveneijns in the 59th minute of play. Tihomir Zhabinskis short, quick shot in the 61stth minute got Tibo Kortens to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Branislav Levordashki received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 70th minute. Tibo Kortens tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Каблешково's Ignat Bitzov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cederic Kest in the 71st minute of play. Ignat Bitzov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yoachim Seveneijns in the 74th minute of the match. 76 minutes into the match, Каблешково's goal looked a bit too open when Cederic Kest came free, but Ignat Bitzov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Cederic Kest in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ignat Bitzov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Renzo Smets hit a great freekick 78 minutes into the match. Tibo Kortens made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tihomir Zhabinski in the 81st minute of play. Ignat Bitzov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yoachim Seveneijns, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Каблешково's Antim Zheynov got a free kick in the 92nd minute. In the 93rd minute, Jeroen Loos got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Каблешково had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.