Challenge

Stadio E Scida
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Severino Messias started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Severino Messias, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. 5 minutes into the game, Severino Messias threw the ball into play from the sideline. Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Kroton F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 13 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camillo Pavlu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Martin Eriksson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnout Reekers stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Severino Messias's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. When Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Kroton F.C.'s goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 26th minute of play forced Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Martin Eriksson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Kroton F.C. defense, Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Martin Eriksson. The Kroton F.C. fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Martin Eriksson should have stopped the shot. If Gustaaf Groeneveldt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Severino Messias in the 36th minute of play. Martin Eriksson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 38th minute of play. 38 minutes into the game, Gustaaf Groeneveldt cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Martin Eriksson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 40th minute of play forced Kroton F.C.'s goalkeeper Martin Eriksson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Veli Vefa came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 44 minutes into the match, Kroton F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Martin Eriksson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Severino Messias took the ball and in the 47 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 1-2. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severino Messias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 58 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. In the 61st minute of the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Martin Eriksson saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. When Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt in 64 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Martin Eriksson guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. In the 66th minute Severino Messias 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. Fabrizio Vieri charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fabrizio Vieri the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Kroton F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fabrizio Vieri didn't get a good kick on the ball. Gustaaf Groeneveldt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Martin Eriksson made a huge save. Martin Eriksson was out of position in the 72 minute of play, and Gustaaf Groeneveldt capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gustaaf Groeneveldt really showed his touch with that goal: 1-3. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Severino Messias in the 74th minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Martin Eriksson, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. The crowd rose to their feet as Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Martin Eriksson. That made the score 1-4 after 79 minutes of play. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Severino Messias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Johannes Støle in the 84th minute of play. 89 minutes into the match, Kroton F.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Martin Eriksson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kroton F.C.'s Martin Eriksson proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Kroton F.C. from getting a goal against them. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Netherlands eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.