Challenge

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Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ronaldinho Gaucho took the kick off in the first half of the match. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Şerif Nesil played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 4th minute of play. When Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Louis Braadbøl, in the 18th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Liverpool F.C. YNWA. Louis Braadbøl could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 20th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. 24 minutes into the match, Wim Wilmes notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Şerif Nesil. Şerif Nesil was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Şerif Nesil made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 29th minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ronaldinho Gaucho, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Tytus Lichucki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. 40 minutes into the match, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Louis Braadbøl sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arnout Reekers narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The crowd rose to their feet as Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Louis Braadbøl slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Arnout Reekers. That made the score 1-1 after 40 minutes of play. When Gijsbert ter Kruimer came up free with the goalie in the 47th 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 Gijsbert ter Kruimer couldn't finish the play. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off in the second half. A throw-in in the 52nd minute of the game was made by Ion Hritcu with Cesare Maldini as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ronaldinho Gaucho in the 56th 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. 62 minutes into the game, Ayaz Aydın was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Netherlands the free kick. After a rather tough play, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Ayaz Aydın got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Liverpool F.C. YNWA made a substitution. Thomas Sgouros replaced Ion Hritcu. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Michalis Fragakos was substituted for Ayaz Aydın. Ayaz Aydın kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. A collision led to Liverpool F.C. YNWA getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Cesare Maldini hit a great ball. With a little luck, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's Şerif Nesil got control of the ball when Gijsbert ter Kruimer tried to sneak it across the goal line. 65 minutes into the match, Ronaldinho Gaucho notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Netherlands's Arnout Reekers. Arnout Reekers was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 72 minutes into the match, Liverpool F.C. YNWA's goalkeeper Şerif Nesil had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wim Wilmes. After some careless play in the Netherlands defense, Ronaldinho Gaucho 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. Şerif Nesil 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 79th minute. 81 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Ronaldinho Gaucho came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 83rd minute of the match Liverpool F.C. YNWA got a corner. Netherlands's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Tytus Lichucki ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ali Berkant Mukremin hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. Liverpool F.C. YNWA's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.