Belgium's debut game ends in defeat to Estonia

The Belgians played their first-ever match at the World Junior Championship. At the start of the tournament, they faced Estonia, who confirmed their role as the paper favourite.

The Estonian floorballers defeated Belgium 6:2 thanks to a solid lead from the second period. They responded to Belgian Ruben Vanrampelberg’s goal, which meant the first scoring situation for the championship newcomers. However, Estonia showed better attacking performance and put the important goals to the net.

A group of Belgian fans arrived in the Arena Red and celebrated especially the first goal of the match into the top corner. In the next part of the game, they also enjoyed all the other moments when their national team went in attack and created any chance. But it didn’t bring a win and and Estonia took the points.

Belgium – Estonia 2:6
goals:12. Ruben Vanrampelberg, 54. Jules-Emile Batsleer – 19. Oliver Peter Olsson, 31. Oliver Peter Olsson, 37. Rome-Andro Moora, 38. Margus Rosin, 45. Targo Trepp, 59. Rome-Andro Moora; referees: Furmánek Jakub – Šolc Vlastimil; penalties: 2:2; efficiency: 0:0 saves: Jannes Dangreau 22 – Reydan Ramon Niineorg 21; after periods: 1:1, 0:3, 1:2;