Challenge

Est. Matador Salas
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Eladio Ulloa made the kick off which started today's match. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eladio Ulloa, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. 9 minutes into the game, Alto Gøl recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arnout Reekers. Alto Gøl showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Gino Tonić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alto Gøl in the 19th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 23rd 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gino Tonić breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 28 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Egbert Nijveldt. In the 30th minute of the match, Eladio Ulloa tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Arnout Reekers saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The audience was convinced that Gijsbert ter Kruimer's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gino Tonić was relentless in the 31st minute of the game. 33 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Eladio Ulloa came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gino Tonić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 36th minute of play. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alto Gøl in the 38th minute of play. 39 minutes into the match, Ballet Azul's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Gino Tonić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Netherlands's Arnout Reekers got control of the ball when Alto Gøl tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Eladio Ulloa in the 47th minute of the match.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gijsbert ter Kruimer made a kick off. Gino Tonić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Gust Ennemans got a free kick in the 63rd minute. In the 68th minute of the match, Gustaaf Groeneveldt got a very nice opportunity to score, but Gino Tonić was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Pepe Rojas's late challenge caught a Netherlands's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Pepe Rojas helped the player get up and apologised. Ballet Azul made a substitution. Eulalio Callejas replaced Alto Gøl. Pepe Rojas hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. After having played for 72 minutes, Gijsbert ter Kruimer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gijsbert ter Kruimer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eladio Ulloa, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Ballet Azul was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eladio Ulloa didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 79 minutes, Gustaaf Groeneveldt mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Netherlands and the Ballet Azul players grew even worse after the yellow card. 84 minutes in the game, Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Gino Tonić having to interfere. In the 85th minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 89 minutes into the match, Ballet Azul's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Gino Tonić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oğuzhan Öksak, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Oğuzhan Öksak in the 92nd minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Ballet Azul's Eulalio Callejas in the 96th minute got a chance for a shot 96th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Netherlands's goalie prevented a goal. Ballet Azul were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Netherlands for a fine match.