Challenge

Λrena 51
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emil Berntzen in the 3rd minute of the match. Λstral Villains FC were furious when Zbyszek Trzemzalski was red carded, 5 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. After 4 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Λstral Villains FC! Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 16th minute of the match. Theo Machado 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 17th minute. 28 minutes into the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Theo Machado. Λstral Villains FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gijsbert ter Kruimer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. 32 minutes into the match, Λstral Villains FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Theo Machado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Λstral Villains FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jefferson de Amaral didn't get a good kick on the ball. 37 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Wim Wilmes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Theo Machado made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. In the 43rd minute, Zhang Yue Shi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Jefferson de Amaral hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Emil Berntzen stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Emil Berntzen hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. After 53rd play minutes Wim Wilmes shot 0-5, a short shot which went by Theo Machado and just under the crossbar into goal. Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 56th minute of play. Theo Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Eikelkamp in the 62nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Wim Wilmes got free with Theo Machado in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Emil Berntzen in the 71st minute of the match. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Λstral Villains FC made a substitution. Yusuf Altunova replaced Emil Berntzen. Theo Machado 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 74th minute. The supporters of Λstral Villains FC booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bas Tuitert didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yusuf Altunova in the 79th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Netherlands defense, Yusuf Altunova 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. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 84thth minute, Theo Machado skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Theo Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 85th minute of the match. After 90 minutes, Zane Platt mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Λstral Villains FC and the Netherlands players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 90 played minutes Λstral Villains FC got a freekick which was hit by Zane Platt. After a rather tough play, Λstral Villains FC's Zane Platt got a free kick in the 94th minute. In the 97th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Theo Machado saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Netherlands players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.