Challenge

Stadion Jui Kuen
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gwidon Cwojdak kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute Wim Wilmes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Davi Silva saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 7 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Bas Tuitert. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Klement Pachucki in the 8th minute of the match. When Gustaaf Groeneveldt came up free with the goalie in the 10th 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 Gustaaf Groeneveldt couldn't finish the play. Davi Silva made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 13th minute of play. If Kryspin Robak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gwidon Cwojdak in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnout Reekers prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Davi Silva came out of the goal in the 25th minute to try and stop a shot by Netherlands's Wim Wilmes. But to his dismay, Wim Wilmes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kryspin Robak in the 27th minute of the match. Gwidon Cwojdak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Gijsbert ter Kruimer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Davi Silva read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 34th minute of play. The Abandon All Hope fans' excitement grew in the 36th match minute when Abandon All Hope's Kryspin Robak 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 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Gijsbert ter Kruimer scored 1-2 in the 41st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Davi Silva, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.

Davi Silva stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gijsbert ter Kruimer's shot from short distance in the 51st minute. Davi Silva 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 56th minute. Gustaaf Groeneveldt struck a weak shot in the 58th minute. Davi Silva didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Abandon All Hope's Davi Silva played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 60th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 62nd minute of play forced Abandon All Hope's goalkeeper Davi Silva to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 69 minutes, Davi Silva successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Davi Silva in the 71st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gwidon Cwojdak in the 79th minute of the match. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Abandon All Hope's zone, Gijsbert ter Kruimer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Davi Silva 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. Through an outstanding action, after 86 minutes, Davi Silva successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 90th match minute, Abandon All Hope was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jedrzej Debowy to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the game, Kees Mooiweer threw the ball into play from the sideline. Abandon All Hope's Valeh Cerda quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When the match was over Netherlands could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Abandon All Hope throughout the match.