Centrs Annenieki
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38,
Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) In the 4th minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jānis Lielais saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jānis Lielais. SK Annenieki's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gijsbert ter Kruimer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. The crowd rose to their feet as Reinholds Jaunzems kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arnout Reekers. That made the score 1-1 in the 11 minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 16th minute of play forced SK Annenieki's goalkeeper Jānis Lielais to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 17 minutes into the match, SK Annenieki's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Jānis Lielais reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jānis Lielais saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Lars Meesters had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The SK Annenieki fans' excitement grew in the 33rd match minute when SK Annenieki's Artūrs Sagalats looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Reinholds Jaunzems in the 35th minute of play. After 37 played minutes SK Annenieki got a freekick which was hit by Aigars Builis. 42 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Jāzeps Pics. SK Annenieki's Jānis Lielais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 44th minute of play. SK Annenieki's Jānis Lielais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 45th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gijsbert ter Kruimer made a kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Lars Meesters managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Lars Meesters was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jānis Lielais breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 53rd match minute, SK Annenieki was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jāzeps Pics to maneuver through the defense. Jānis Lielais showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 55th minute of the match. In the 56th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. SK Annenieki'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. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 57th minute after SK Annenieki's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. The corner led Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer to fire away a dangerous shot which Jānis Lielais despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Thanks to some nice moves Gustaaf Groeneveldt could shoot a difficult shot in the 60th minute, which Jānis Lielais however easily saved by the left post. In the 63rd minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jānis Lielais saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. SK Annenieki's Jānis Lielais played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 64th minute of play. In the 70th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt made a precise shot to the right of Jānis Lielais. SK Annenieki's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-2. SK Annenieki made a substitution. Ingus Rencis replaced Drosmis Kalnaiza. When the match had gone on for 76 minutes, Gustaaf Groeneveldt took a quick shot and it went in 2-3 without a chance for Jānis Lielais to make any attempt to save it. 79 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Vilis Lettlands came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jānis Lielais made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 83rd minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Artūrs Sagalats came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Gijsbert ter Kruimer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vilis Lettlands in the 90th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Artūrs Sagalats in the 92nd minute of the match. After 93 played minutes SK Annenieki got a freekick which was hit by Ludis Vaicātājs. 94 minutes into the match, SK Annenieki's goalkeeper Jānis Lielais had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Netherlands walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.
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