Challenge

Vila do Bispo
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off and thus started the match. The supporters of Netherlands booed when VB-Team was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sandro Leitão didn't get a good kick on the ball. Joaquim de Barros sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 13th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lars Meesters to maneuver through the defense. Baltasar Matias showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 18th minute of the match. Joaquim de Barros struck a weak shot in the 22nd minute. Arnout Reekers didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VB-Team. Baltasar Matias took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Braga in the 26th minute of play. Baltasar Matias 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. Baltasar Matias 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. Joaquim de Barros could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 34th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Baltasar Matias read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Bas Tuitert got a free kick in the 38th minute. 42 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Shao Kun Yuan came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. VB-Team were awarded a corner in the 43th minute after Netherlands's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Luís Braga took the corner. The corner led VB-Team's Luís Braga to fire away a dangerous shot which Arnout Reekers despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, VB-Team's Mattias Jonasson got a free kick in the 46th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Gijsbert ter Kruimer was extremely unlucky when he, in the 50th minute, took a shot that hit the right post and went out. 52 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Baltasar Matias made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 59 minutes into the game, Luís Braga cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Arnout Reekers was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim de Barros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 63 minutes Netherlands's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Luís Braga who took care of the corner kick. VB-Team's Luís Braga was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arnout Reekers in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joaquim de Barros, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. VB-Team made a substitution. Qiu Sheng Bang replaced Sandro Leitão. A collision led to VB-Team getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Gervásio Severiano hit a great ball. Baltasar Matias made a fantastic save in the 73rd minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. In the 73rd minute, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-2. 76 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Baltasar Matias narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Luís Braga received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Arnout Reekers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye VB-Team's goalie prevented a goal. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Luís Caeiro in the 87th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Netherlands's zone, Shao Kun Yuan stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnout Reekers came out of the goal and Shao Kun Yuan tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 92nd match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lars Meesters to maneuver through the defense. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gervásio Severiano in the 93rd minute of the match. In the 94th minute Luís Caeiro 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.