Challenge

Estadio Otto Bemberg
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Edmílson Martins started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Radomil Mietus. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 7th minute of play forced Club Sportivo Quilmes's goalkeeper Pastor Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Through an outstanding action, after 13 minutes, Arnout Reekers successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Leandro Fidalgo sent off a good shot on target. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Radomil Mietus in the 18th minute. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Edmílson Martins in the 19th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 21st minute of play forced Club Sportivo Quilmes's goalkeeper Pastor Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Verón, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lars Meesters in the 25th minute of play forced Club Sportivo Quilmes's goalkeeper Pastor Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 26th minute, Wim Wilmes made a precise shot to the right of Pastor Firman. Club Sportivo Quilmes's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Pastor Firman 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 30th minute. In the 36th match minute, Club Sportivo Quilmes was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edmílson Martins to maneuver through the defense. Pastor Firman 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. After some careless play in the Netherlands defense, Edmílson Martins kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arnout Reekers. The Netherlands fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arnout Reekers should have stopped the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 46th minute of play forced Club Sportivo Quilmes's goalkeeper Pastor Firman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Wim Wilmes got free with Pastor Firman in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Leandro Fidalgo'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 56th minute of play. 57 minutes had been played when some careless play by Netherlands's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Waldemar Przybylo was slow to take the kick. During this time Club Sportivo Quilmes's players had a chance to rest. Sebastian Verón fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. Club Sportivo Quilmes made a substitution. Samuel Medero replaced Silverio Chuan. 72 minutes into the match, Club Sportivo Quilmes's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Pastor Firman reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 72nd minute, Leandro Fidalgo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 74 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. Pastor Firman made a fantastic save in the 88th minute, when Wim Wilmes sent off a good shot on target. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Pastor Firman firmly grabbed it by the left post. Edmílson Martins kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Club Sportivo Quilmes made a substitution. Emanuel Ladio replaced Waldemar Przybylo. Club Sportivo Quilmes made a substitution. Anacleto Monico replaced Radomil Mietus. Netherlands's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Club Sportivo Quilmes had won, even though Netherlands had held more of the ball.