Challenge

Rodenbachstadion
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked off to start the match. In the 2nd minute, Bengt Svanér hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 4 minutes into the match, North Hill United's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Joos Teurfs reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 5th minute after North Hill United's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. Wim Wilmes made a great header on Netherlands's corner, it was just that North Hill United's Joos Teurfs managed to reach the ball for a save. Lars Meesters sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Joos Teurfs showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 10th minute of the match. In the 11th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. North Hill United's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gijsbert ter Kruimer ran over to the corner to take the kick. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Tan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alexander Tan struck a weak shot in the 23rd 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 North Hill United. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alexander Tan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joos Teurfs took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the game, Frederick Vereeken was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. North Hill United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Netherlands the free kick. After a rather tough play, North Hill United's Frederick Vereeken got a free kick in the 42nd minute. In the 45thth minute of the game Alexander Tan who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Netherlands's Arnout Reekers was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Joos Teurfs showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 46th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alexander Tan was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 50th minute of play forced North Hill United's goalkeeper Joos Teurfs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yao Zhou Jian fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. When Gijsbert ter Kruimer came up free with the goalie in the 56th minute, the Netherlands fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gijsbert ter Kruimer couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 57th minute of play forced North Hill United's goalkeeper Joos Teurfs to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of North Hill United booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Egbert Nijveldt didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 61 minutes, Alexander Tan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. North Hill United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alexander Tan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. North Hill United's Jim Roussel was substituted for Tommi Van Der Meren. North Hill United made a substitution. Tiberiu Florescu replaced Kęstutis Survila. 68 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Yao Zhou Jian came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bengt Svanér in the 71st minute of play. Joos Teurfs had great luck who in the 81stth minute grab hold of the ball when Gijsbert ter Kruimer from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alexander Tan in the 85th minute of play. After 89 played minutes North Hill United got a freekick which was hit by Yao Zhou Jian. After 90 played minutes Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt stole the ball from his opponents and shot the ball towards the upper left corner, but Joos Teurfs stretched himself as far as he could, and stopped the ball from passing the line. robbing North Hill United of the goal. After a rather tough play, North Hill United's Bengt Svanér got a free kick in the 91st minute. The supporters of Netherlands booed when North Hill United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bengt Svanér didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Netherlands booed when North Hill United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Frederick Vereeken didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.