Challenge

San Giorgio
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Válter Tasso having to interfere. After having played for 10 minutes, Attilio Pani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. forsal FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Attilio Pani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emiliano Lucchetta, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 20th minute of play forced forsal FC's goalkeeper Válter Tasso to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Válter Tasso 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 38th minute. In the 41st minute, Bianco Primavera hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in forsal FC's zone, Gijsbert ter Kruimer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Válter Tasso came out of the goal and Gijsbert ter Kruimer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Attilio Pani in the 48th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arnout Reekers saved Netherlands from getting behind. forsal FC were awarded a corner in the 49th minute after Netherlands's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alfonso Aquilino took the corner. After taking down the ball on forsal FC's corner Elia Bucciarelli fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Arnout Reekers quite easily take care of the ball. In the 51st minute forsal FC were awarded a corner. Alfonso Aquilino went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led forsal FC's Alfonso Aquilino to fire away a dangerous shot which Arnout Reekers despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Attilio Pani to make the kick off. Attilio Pani'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 57th minute of play. 58 minutes had been played when some careless play by Netherlands's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Alfonso Aquilino was slow to take the kick. During this time forsal FC's players had a chance to rest. forsal FC's Alfonso Aquilino 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. Bianco Primavera struck a weak shot in the 64th 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 forsal FC. After 66 played minutes forsal FC got a freekick which was hit by Bianco Primavera. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Válter Tasso tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer got a good chance for a goal in the 73rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 79th minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 80th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lars Meesters to maneuver through the defense. Gust Ennemans struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Válter Tasso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Gustaaf Groeneveldt took the ball and in the 88 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Válter Tasso. Válter Tasso dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. In the 91st minute, Emiliano Lucchetta hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind forsal FC's goalkeeper Válter Tasso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Fabio Allemandi kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. Wim Wilmes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Válter Tasso having to interfere. Netherlands's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.