Challenge

Георги Бенковски
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Cemil Uyaralp hit a great freekick 2 minutes into the match. After having played for 7 minutes, Aleks Vaskov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Бенковски Тетевен's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aleks Vaskov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hristofor Borchev 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 9th minute. In the 10th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Egbert Nijveldt to maneuver through the defense. Filipe Nóbrega's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arnout Reekers read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. Aleks Vaskov struck a weak shot in the 15th 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 Бенковски Тетевен. 17 minutes into the match, Бенковски Тетевен's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Hristofor Borchev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 20th minute, Egbert Nijveldt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aleks Vaskov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 23rd minute, Aleks Vaskov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Бенковски Тетевен fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Hristofor Borchev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. After 31 minutes Netherlands's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Filipe Nóbrega who took care of the corner kick. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Francisc Turcu advanced and headed the ball into goal, 2-0 in the 31st minute. 45 minutes into the game, Kees Mooiweer was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Netherlands's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Бенковски Тетевен the free kick. After 45 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Kees Mooiweer. After a rather tough play, Бенковски Тетевен's Ignat Mankov got a free kick in the 47th minute. 48 minutes into the match, Бенковски Тетевен's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Hristofor Borchev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

After 57 played minutes Бенковски Тетевен got a freekick which was hit by Dido Dunchev. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 60th minute after Бенковски Тетевен's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. A well-hit corner resulted in Egbert Nijveldt heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. Hristofor Borchev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wim Wilmes hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aleks Vaskov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wim Wilmes succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-1 in the 70th playminute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Hristofor Borchev in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hristofor Borchev 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. Бенковски Тетевен were awarded a corner in the 87th minute after Netherlands's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Francisc Turcu took the corner. In the 91st minute, Netherlands's Wim Wilmes ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Hristofor Borchev. Hristofor Borchev yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 3-2. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Бенковски Тетевен were victorious despite being under pressure from Netherlands for much of the match.