Challenge

Thrasher Park
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Gustaaf Groeneveldt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nils-Erik Askelöf having to interfere. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Angelino Ospin in the 7th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Angelino Ospin got free with Arnout Reekers in the 10th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nurkan Salah in the 11th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 14 minutes into the match, Southern Thrashers's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Nils-Erik Askelöf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Southern Thrashers defense, Gustaaf Groeneveldt kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nils-Erik Askelöf. The Southern Thrashers fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nils-Erik Askelöf should have stopped the shot. Nils-Erik Askelöf showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 20th minute of the match. Southern Thrashers's Nils-Erik Askelöf played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 22nd minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nurkan Salah, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. 26 minutes into the match, Southern Thrashers's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Nils-Erik Askelöf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 27th minute of play forced Southern Thrashers's goalkeeper Nils-Erik Askelöf to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 27th minute of play forced Southern Thrashers's goalkeeper Nils-Erik Askelöf to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Cai Inestrosa came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Southern Thrashers's Nils-Erik Askelöf played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 36th minute of play. Angelino Ospin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 37th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. 38 minutes into the match, Wim Wilmes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nils-Erik Askelöf. Southern Thrashers's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Wim Wilmes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After 45 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Gust Ennemans. Nils-Erik Askelöf made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 47th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Cai Inestrosa stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Southern Thrashers's goalkeeper Nils-Erik Askelöf had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wim Wilmes. 55 minutes into the match, Wim Wilmes dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Nils-Erik Askelöf, 0-3. After 59 minutes of play, Southern Thrashers's Angelino Ospin made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Arnout Reekers was left in no man's land by his defense there! Southern Thrashers's Nils-Erik Askelöf played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars Meesters in the 62nd minute of play. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nurkan Salah in the 65th minute of play. Jackson Millgate charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Jackson Millgate the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 68 played minutes Southern Thrashers got a freekick which was hit by Jackson Millgate. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Wim Wilmes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Wim Wilmes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nils-Erik Askelöf breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 73 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Egbert Nijveldt. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cai Inestrosa in the 75th minute of the match. After 75 played minutes Southern Thrashers got a freekick which was hit by Jackson Millgate. Southern Thrashers's Nils-Erik Askelöf played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars Meesters in the 78th minute of play. Southern Thrashers's defense didn't have a chance, in the 79th minute, when Wim Wilmes scored to the left of an out of position Nils-Erik Askelöf, making the score, 1-4. Nils-Erik Askelöf showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 83rd minute of the match. Lars Meesters sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 92 played minutes Southern Thrashers got a freekick which was hit by Oz Beer. Netherlands's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.