Challenge

Estadio Floresta
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer 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 4th minute, Lars Meesters made a precise shot to the right of Tomas Baldovino. Anga FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lars Meesters in the 15th minute of play forced Anga FC's goalkeeper Tomas Baldovino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 15 minutes into the match, Anga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Tomas Baldovino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anga FC's Tomas Baldovino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 19th minute of play forced Anga FC's goalkeeper Tomas Baldovino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcelino Arlo in the 21st minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Marcelino Arlo. 28 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Raimundo Kaiet came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, Anga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Tomas Baldovino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 32nd minute. Tomas Baldovino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Egbert Nijveldt hit a great ball. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 36th minute of the match, managed to save Netherlands from getting a goal against them. Tomas Baldovino showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Anga FC's Tomas Baldovino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars Meesters in the 42nd minute of play. In the 44th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomas Baldovino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 45 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Egbert Nijveldt. Oscar-Alfredo Ruggieri took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 46th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Marcelino Arlo was the one to do the kick off. Mathijn Doctor hit a great freekick 52 minutes into the match. In the 52nd minute Oscar-Alfredo Ruggieri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnout Reekers saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marcelino Arlo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Seoirse McJon hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. Gijsbert ter Kruimer hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. In the 63rd minute, Lars Meesters left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Netherlands fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Anga FC's Tomas Baldovino played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 68th minute of play. Gavino Egoi charged in rather forcefully in the 69th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gavino Egoi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Anga FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gavino Egoi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anga FC's Albano Leizarraga was substituted for Gavino Egoi. After 71 played minutes Anga FC got a freekick which was hit by Gavino Egoi. Tomas Baldovino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 72nd minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wim Wilmes in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tomas Baldovino saved Anga FC from getting behind. Tomas Baldovino made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 74th minute of play. 80 minutes into the match, Anga FC's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Tomas Baldovino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Eustaquio Cloyo came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tomas Baldovino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Eikelkamp in the 82nd minute of the match. In the 84th minute Lars Meesters shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomas Baldovino saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 85th minute of play forced Anga FC's goalkeeper Tomas Baldovino to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 87th minute, Lars Meesters hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Kees Mooiweer got a free kick in the 87th minute. 90 minutes into the match, Anga FC's goalkeeper Tomas Baldovino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wim Wilmes. Lars Meesters received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Tomas Baldovino tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Wim Wilmes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tomas Baldovino having to interfere. Amado Evarado's late challenge caught a Netherlands's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Amado Evarado helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Anga FC's Amado Evarado got a free kick in the 94th minute. Tomas Baldovino took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Anga FC fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Netherlands were clearly better and deserved to take the win.