Challenge

Marcelo Gallardo
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Yofré AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Venancio Cesario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Ernesto Poncio came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Yofré AFC's Venancio Cesario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 13th minute of play. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernesto Poncio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Venancio Cesario made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 19th minute of play. Venancio Cesario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 19th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Mateo Messi sent off a good shot on target. In the 24th minute, Wim Wilmes made a precise shot to the right of Venancio Cesario. Yofré AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. 26 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Orlando Lizardi. Venancio Cesario showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 32nd minute of the match. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Venancio Cesario tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Venancio Cesario showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wim Wilmes, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Venancio Cesario showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wim Wilmes, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Netherlands's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 40th minute. Yofré AFC's Venancio Cesario played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 41st minute of play. 44 minutes into the match, Yofré AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Venancio Cesario reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th minute, David Eikelkamp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 48 minutes, Gijsbert ter Kruimer mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Netherlands and the Yofré AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Yofré AFC booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 48 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gijsbert ter Kruimer didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Yofré AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Netherlands were winning 0-1.

The wind increased when Ernesto Poncio made the kick off in the second half. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mateo Messi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Yofré AFC's Mauro Orixe got a free kick in the 57th minute. Arnout Reekers came out of the goal in the 63rd minute to try and stop a shot by Yofré AFC's Orlando Lizardi. But to his dismay, Orlando Lizardi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. The supporters of Yofré AFC booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gijsbert ter Kruimer didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th minute Orlando Lizardi 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. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Venancio Cesario firmly grabbed it by the left post. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Orlando Lizardi in the 74th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 79th minute of play forced Yofré AFC's goalkeeper Venancio Cesario to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Yofré AFC's Venancio Cesario got control of the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 83 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Mathijn Doctor. Yofré AFC's Blas Blasi was substituted for Melchor Quintyn. Yofré AFC's Matias Preto was substituted for Ernesto Poncio. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 85 minutes play. Mathijn Doctor hit a great ball. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denis Ibañez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Orlando Lizardi in the 86th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mathijn Doctor hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. In the 90th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Venancio Cesario saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Netherlands's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 91st minute. In the 94th minute, Wim Wilmes ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Venancio Cesario was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Netherlands had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.