Challenge

Arena 20 de Março
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) 20 de Março FC's Hélio Donatello 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. 4 minutes into the match, 20 de Março FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Renan Schmidt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paulão Jacinto in the 8th minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hélio Donatello in the 13th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 17th minute of play forced 20 de Março FC's goalkeeper Renan Schmidt to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gláuber Cruz kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Renan Schmidt took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wim Wilmes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Renan Schmidt read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. With a little luck, Netherlands's Arnout Reekers got control of the ball when Paulão Jacinto tried to sneak it across the goal line. Renan Schmidt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 25th minute of the match. In the 28th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Renan Schmidt saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Renan Schmidt 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 30th minute. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hélio Donatello, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. 36 minutes into the game, Wim Wilmes was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Netherlands's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave 20 de Março FC the free kick. In the 36th minute, Wim Wilmes hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Renan Schmidt made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 39th minute of play. Egbert Nijveldt kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. In the 42nd minute, Pedro Aparecido hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 43 minutes, Pedro Luís Alvarenga mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the 20 de Março FC and the Netherlands players grew even worse after the yellow card. 20 de Março FC made a substitution. 林泉海 replaced Pedro Luís Alvarenga. Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Renan Schmidt in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in.

The wind increased when Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off in the second half. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Renan Schmidt firmly grabbed it by the left post. After having played for 52 minutes, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hélio Donatello, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 58 minutes into the match, 20 de Março FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Renan Schmidt reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paulão Jacinto charged in rather forcefully in the 58th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Paulão Jacinto the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Paulão Jacinto hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Gustaaf Groeneveldt kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. André Sörman blasted a shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnout Reekers having to make a save. 69 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when André Sörman came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Hélio Donatello managed to get in a good position for a shot. 20 de Março FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Hélio Donatello was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnout Reekers breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Renan Schmidt having to interfere. Renan Schmidt showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Renan Schmidt showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 80th minute of the match. Renan Schmidt made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 84th minute. Paulão Jacinto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere.