Challenge

Marakana
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gwidon Zawacki got the match started through his kick off. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Maximino Lander in the 4th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 11th minute of play forced Chelmza Team's goalkeeper Waldemar Pawlik to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ulryk Czubski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. 14 minutes into the match, Gustaaf Groeneveldt notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Chelmza Team's Waldemar Pawlik. Waldemar Pawlik was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Waldemar Pawlik made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 16th minute of play. Chelmza Team's Waldemar Pawlik played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 18th minute of play. After having played for 21 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. Kees Mooiweer thought of kicking away a contribution in front of goal but messed it up so badly that the ball went to the right of an astonished Arnout Reekers, a very annoying self made goal in the 28th minute which led to 1-2. Waldemar Pawlik showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 30th minute of the match. In the 31st minute the ball was on its way in behind Chelmza Team's goalkeeper Waldemar Pawlik, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Maximino Lander got free with Arnout Reekers in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to Chelmza Team getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Fabian Czaplicki hit a great ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Maximino Lander got free with Arnout Reekers in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the match had gone on for 42 minutes, Maximino Lander took a quick shot and it went in 2-2 without a chance for Arnout Reekers to make any attempt to save it. 45 minutes into the match, Chelmza Team's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Waldemar Pawlik reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Marian Glembin'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. Marian Glembin helped the player get up and apologised. In the 47th match minute, Chelmza Team was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marian Glembin to maneuver through the defense. The score stood at 2-2 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was the one to do the kick off. Waldemar Pawlik 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. A collision led to Chelmza Team getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Damazy Puch hit a great ball. Gustaaf Groeneveldt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Waldemar Pawlik tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 58 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Mathijn Doctor. Chelmza Team made a substitution. Szymon Pająk replaced Maximino Lander. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ulryk Czubski in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arnout Reekers saved Netherlands from getting behind. After 77 minutes, Gijsbert ter Kruimer mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Netherlands and the Chelmza Team players grew even worse after the yellow card. Gijsbert ter Kruimer hit a great freekick 77 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Waldemar Pawlik prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 82nd match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lars Meesters to maneuver through the defense. Lars Meesters took the ball and in the 86 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Waldemar Pawlik. Waldemar Pawlik dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-3. Waldemar Pawlik made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 88th minute of play. Szymon Pająk received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Arnout Reekers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Chelmza Team's zone, Wim Wilmes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Waldemar Pawlik came out of the goal and Wim Wilmes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A collision led to Chelmza Team getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Leonard Alexiu hit a great ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.