Challenge

Estádio Jacuba
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Gijsbert ter Kruimer got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Clube do Remo MZ's Didi Mello got a free kick in the 2nd minute. After having played for 3 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. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Baal Grunberg in the 16th minute. Baal Grunberg's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 17thth minute, Arnout Reekers skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 18th minute, Bas Tuitert hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Didi Mello shot from long distance in the 19th minute, but Arnout Reekers was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Baal Grunberg in the 21st minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tiaguinho Mandrak in the 25th minute of the match. Wachirapong Wattanachinda 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 26th minute. Gijsbert ter Kruimer struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Wachirapong Wattanachinda didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. The supporters of Clube do Remo MZ booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lars Meesters didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mathijn Doctor's late challenge caught a Clube do Remo MZ's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mathijn Doctor helped the player get up and apologised. After 43 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Mathijn Doctor. In the 44th minute, Dagoberto Sandoval hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Baal Grunberg made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute Bas Tuitert shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Wachirapong Wattanachinda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Lars Meesters might have been able to make a better finish in the 52nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Wachirapong Wattanachinda. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lars Meesters ran back to his position shaking his head. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baal Grunberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led Clube do Remo MZ's Didi Mello to fire away a dangerous shot which Arnout Reekers despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Tiaguinho Mandrak in the 57th minute of play. Didi Mello kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Wachirapong Wattanachinda in the 69th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 72ndth minute, Wachirapong Wattanachinda skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Baal Grunberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wachirapong Wattanachinda 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 81st minute. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dagoberto Sandoval, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Wachirapong Wattanachinda 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 86th minute. The audience was convinced that Baal Grunberg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arnout Reekers was relentless in the 89th minute of the game. Gustaaf Groeneveldt hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Didi Mello charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Didi Mello the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Clube do Remo MZ getting a freekick after 94 minutes play. Didi Mello hit a great ball. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Clube do Remo MZ had won after a very even match.