Challenge

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Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, 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. Wim Wilmes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Stefan Lyle 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 12th minute. Stefan Lyle took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stefan Lyle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 18th minute of the match. Stefan Lyle showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lars Meesters in the 20th minute of the match. 31 minutes into the game, Gustaaf Groeneveldt cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Stefan Lyle was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Bas Tuitert's late challenge caught a FC Thierachern's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bas Tuitert helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Bas Tuitert hit a great ball. If Gijsbert ter Kruimer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. FC Thierachern made a substitution. Pancho Jeanneret replaced Gabriel Peter. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

The wind increased when Lorenzo Hagenbuch made the kick off in the second half. Lars Meesters received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Stefan Lyle tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, FC Thierachern's Stefan Lyle got control of the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lorenzo Hagenbuch in the 56th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Pavel Ghițescu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lorenzo Hagenbuch, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. In the 72nd minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. FC Thierachern's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gijsbert ter Kruimer ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Gijsbert ter Kruimer almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Thierachern's Stefan Lyle did a great save. The supporters of FC Thierachern booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gust Ennemans didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 88 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Gust Ennemans. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lorenzo Hagenbuch in the 89th minute of play. Wim Wilmes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Stefan Lyle made a huge save. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 94th minute after FC Thierachern's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. After a rather tough play, FC Thierachern's Amado Makaus got a free kick in the 96th minute.