Challenge

Royal Masters Arena
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hans-Martin Istad kicked off to start the match. In the 15thth minute of the game Gustaaf Groeneveldt who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Masters United F.C.'s Enrique Bologna was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 15th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrique Bologna prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 20 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Saverio Teofilio. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Enrique Bologna read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. In the 24th minute, Florencio Rafe left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Masters United F.C. fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Celso Hotz in the 27th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Florencio Rafe in the 28th minute. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hans-Martin Istad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Enrique Bologna made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 40th minute of play. Hans-Martin Istad kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gijsbert ter Kruimer made a kick off. Masters United F.C.'s Enrique Bologna played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 52nd minute of play. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Masters United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aurelio Cuarto didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 55th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hans-Martin Istad in the 60th minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Masters United F.C.'s Enrique Bologna got control of the ball when David Eikelkamp tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 65th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. Masters United F.C.'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. Gijsbert ter Kruimer made a great header on Netherlands's corner, it was just that Masters United F.C.'s Enrique Bologna managed to reach the ball for a save. Gijsbert ter Kruimer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Saverio Teofilio scored 2-1 in the 72nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arnout Reekers, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hans-Martin Istad, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Masters United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ruperto Pirro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Florencio Rafe struck a weak shot in the 91st 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 Masters United F.C.. Masters United F.C.'s fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.