Challenge

Mahmudie
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Lucian Covataru made the kick off and thus started the match. Dedé Alves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. After 12 played minutes, UFC Mahmudie's Nichifor Arșanu shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Arnout Reekers came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in UFC Mahmudie reached it. Dedé Alves took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Eikelkamp, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 16 minutes into the match, UFC Mahmudie's goal looked a bit too open when David Eikelkamp came free, but Dedé Alves reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wim Wilmes in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dedé Alves prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Wim Wilmes got a free kick in the 20th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Laurențiu Cinteză. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind UFC Mahmudie's goalkeeper Dedé Alves, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Narcis Pârlea had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. UFC Mahmudie's Dedé Alves played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 31st minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Wim Wilmes struck a weak shot in the 38th minute. Dedé Alves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Laurențiu Cinteză hit a great freekick 41 minutes into the match. Laurențiu Cinteză fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. Dedé Alves showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was the one to do the kick off. Wim Wilmes struck a weak shot in the 51st minute. Dedé Alves didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Dedé Alves made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 55th minute of play. After having played for 57 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. After a defensive mix-up in UFC Mahmudie's zone, Gustaaf Groeneveldt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dedé Alves came out of the goal and Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 69 minutes into the game, Gijsbert ter Kruimer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Dedé Alves was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. UFC Mahmudie's Sorin Vârjean was substituted for Lucian Covataru. Through an outstanding action, after 73 minutes, Dedé Alves successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 88th 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. Through an outstanding action, after 93 minutes, Dedé Alves successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Dedé Alves made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. Netherlands were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing UFC Mahmudie to leave the ground with a draw.