Challenge

15 de Abril
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Conrado de Toledo kicked off to start the match. Gijsbert ter Kruimer struck a weak shot in the 6th minute. Artur Malewicz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Artur Malewicz 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 8th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 21st minute of play forced Club Atlético Unión's goalkeeper Artur Malewicz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 24th minute, David Eikelkamp hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A hard shot by Emiliano Abarca from long distance, 25 minutes into the match, got Arnout Reekers's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 27th minute of play forced Club Atlético Unión's goalkeeper Artur Malewicz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Artur Malewicz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 27th minute of the match. In the 28th match minute, Club Atlético Unión was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vicente Bernaldo to maneuver through the defense. In the 29th minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Malewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 30th minute after Club Atlético Unión's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. Gustaaf Groeneveldt made a great header on Netherlands's corner, it was just that Club Atlético Unión's Artur Malewicz managed to reach the ball for a save. After having played for 36 minutes, Wim Wilmes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Wim Wilmes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Lars Meesters had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Artur Malewicz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 41st minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Malewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 45 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Bas Tuitert. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eloy Ibañez in the 47th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gijsbert ter Kruimer to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Unión's goalkeeper Artur Malewicz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by David Eikelkamp. After 51 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Mathijn Doctor. In the 54th minute Lars Meesters shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Artur Malewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A very nice done corner allowed Egbert Nijveldt to score against Artur Malewicz in Club Atlético Unión's goal. 0-2 after 56 minutes. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Conrado de Toledo in the 62nd minute of the match. 62 minutes in the game, Conrado de Toledo dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Florentino Kaiet, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. 69 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Unión's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Artur Malewicz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Artur Malewicz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 72nd minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Conrado de Toledo in the 73rd minute of the match. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eloy Ibañez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd match minute, Club Atlético Unión was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gilberto Regis to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 86 minutes, Wim Wilmes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Wim Wilmes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 87th match minute, Club Atlético Unión was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Virgilio Johans to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer from long distance, 88 minutes into the match, got Artur Malewicz's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. After a defensive mix-up in Club Atlético Unión's zone, Wim Wilmes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artur Malewicz came out of the goal and Wim Wilmes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Club Atlético Unión's Artur Malewicz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Club Atlético Unión from getting a goal against them.