Challenge

Blue Shock Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gijsbert ter Kruimer got the match started through his kick off. The audience was convinced that Gustaaf Groeneveldt's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Taavetti Mattila was relentless in the 3rd minute of the game. In the 5th minute, Urki Regalado left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC LEVSKI ОК fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Taavetti Mattila showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 9th minute of the match. 10 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC LEVSKI ОК's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was slow to take the kick. During this time Netherlands's players had a chance to rest. In the 11th minute Wim Wilmes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Taavetti Mattila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Beto Montenegro's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Arnout Reekers firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 18th minute, Bert Vincent got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Taavetti Mattila 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 21st minute. In the 22nd minute Wim Wilmes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Taavetti Mattila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The throw-in from Gust Ennemans in the 25th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by FC LEVSKI ОК's Damiano Tripodi. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Bert Vincent sent off a good shot on target. Gijsbert ter Kruimer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Taavetti Mattila tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When FC LEVSKI ОК's Urki Regalado in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Netherlands's goalie prevented a goal. 38 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Urki Regalado came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 41 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Bert Vincent came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Beto Montenegro recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Urki Regalado in the 44th minute of play. After 46 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Egbert Nijveldt. In the 47th minute of the match Temelko Tarlyovski shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arnout Reekers showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

With a couple of smart ball manuevers Urki Regalado in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arnout Reekers saved Netherlands from getting behind. Lyudmil Gogev took the ball and in the 54 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arnout Reekers. Arnout Reekers dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Taavetti Mattila firmly grabbed it by the left post. Mathijn Doctor was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 60 minutes into the match. Netherlands:s Arnout Reekers showed great skill when he stopped Urki Regalado:s penalty. Bert Vincent kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. 66 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Wim Wilmes sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Taavetti Mattila narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 68thth minute of the game Urki Regalado who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Netherlands's Arnout Reekers was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Urki Regalado in the 71st minute of play. A hard shot 79 in the game by Gustaaf Groeneveldt from a close distance when the talented Taavetti Mattila managed to make a qualified save. FC LEVSKI ОК's players were relieved. 85 minutes into the match, FC LEVSKI ОК's goalkeeper Taavetti Mattila had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by David Eikelkamp. In the 86th minute Beto Montenegro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnout Reekers saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The FC LEVSKI ОК support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.