Challenge

Newpi Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Alberto Tonete got the match started through his kick off. After 9 minutes of play, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Vlado Delchev was left in no man's land by his defense there! Vlado Delchev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alberto Tonete in the 14th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt 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. Wim Wilmes scored 0-2 in the 19th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Vlado Delchev, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Gavino Lauren hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. In the 28th minute of the match Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Vlado Delchev showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eulalio Otsando in the 31st minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 32nd minute of play forced Newpi Academy's goalkeeper Vlado Delchev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 38 minutes Newpi Academy's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gijsbert ter Kruimer who took care of the corner kick. After having played for 41 minutes, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nereo Jakes kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. If Wim Wilmes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Newpi Academy players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Netherlands were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gijsbert ter Kruimer to strike the kick off in the second half. Wim Wilmes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Vlado Delchev made a huge save. With a little luck, Newpi Academy's Vlado Delchev got control of the ball when Wim Wilmes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 59 minutes into the match, Newpi Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Vlado Delchev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vlado Delchev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Eulalio Otsando hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. Gustaaf Groeneveldt blasted a shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Vlado Delchev having to make a save. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alberto Tonete, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. A sloppy throw-in by Kees Mooiweer in the 69th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Newpi Academy's Nereo Jakes. In the 71st minute, Newpi Academy's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Gustaaf Groeneveldt fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Vlado Delchev made a fantastic save in the 77th minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. When Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Newpi Academy's goalie prevented a goal. Vlado Delchev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 79th minute of the match. Newpi Academy's Vlado Delchev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 80th minute of the match, managed to save Newpi Academy from getting a goal against them. 82 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vlado Delchev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Eulalio Otsando hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. 84 minutes into the match, Gustaaf Groeneveldt dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Vlado Delchev, 0-3. When the match had gone on for 90 minutes, Lars Meesters took a quick shot and it went in 0-4 without a chance for Vlado Delchev to make any attempt to save it. Vlado Delchev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Vlado Delchev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 95th minute. Netherlands's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.