Challenge

Signal Iduma Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, 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. Cornelio Sanson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cornelio Sanson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lars Meesters, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. Cornelio Sanson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Eikelkamp, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cornelio Sanson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 9th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡'s goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Cornelio Sanson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Wim Wilmes in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cornelio Sanson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cornelio Sanson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 16th minute of play. When Lucio Eron came up free with the goalie in the 19th minute, the ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ 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 Lucio Eron couldn't finish the play. In the 25th minute Wim Wilmes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Cornelio Sanson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡'s Cornelio Sanson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 30th minute of play. If Gustaaf Groeneveldt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 31st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Wim Wilmes kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Lars Meesters struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Cornelio Sanson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡'s Cornelio Sanson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Eikelkamp in the 42nd minute of play. In the 44th minute, Lars Meesters hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 46 played minutes ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ got a freekick which was hit by Leon Viviano. The ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Netherlands were winning 0-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fidel Sesuldo was the one to do the kick off. Lucio Eron recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 57th match minute, ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by German Pezzella to maneuver through the defense. Gustaaf Groeneveldt hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 64th minute, Lucio Eron hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Cornelio Sanson was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-2 in the 65 minute of play. Cornelio Sanson 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 70th minute. In the 72nd match minute, ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ignacio Florin to maneuver through the defense. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucio Eron, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Ignacio Florin hit a great ball. David Eikelkamp sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lucio Eron in the 81st minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lucio Eron, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. In the 92nd minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Netherlands played a much better game than ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ and deserved their victory. The ⚡El XeNeiZe de BiGaNd⚡ players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.