Challenge

Gabumon Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off. In the 4th match minute, MetalGarurumon F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tadeu Afonso to maneuver through the defense. Silvino Domingo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 5th minute of the match. MetalGarurumon F.C's Silvino Domingo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 13th minute of play. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cristian de Lima in the 17th minute. When Wim Wilmes came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Netherlands fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Wim Wilmes couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 28th minute of play forced MetalGarurumon F.C's goalkeeper Silvino Domingo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 29 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cristian de Lima. The supporters of MetalGarurumon F.C booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gust Ennemans didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristian de Lima's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Arnout Reekers firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 40th minute, Marcelito Velasco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to MetalGarurumon F.C getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Tadeu Afonso hit a great ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Eliazar Ungia to make the kick off. In the 54th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Silvino Domingo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. MetalGarurumon F.C's Silvino Domingo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 57th minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cristian de Lima in the 59th minute of the match. Silvino Domingo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wim Wilmes in the 67th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Cristian de Lima in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Arnout Reekers saved Netherlands from getting behind. Seb Oliver hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. In the 78th match minute, MetalGarurumon F.C was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Seb Oliver to maneuver through the defense. Silvino Domingo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lars Meesters, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Netherlands booed when MetalGarurumon F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Seb Oliver didn't get a good kick on the ball. The throw-in from Gust Ennemans in the 93rd minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by MetalGarurumon F.C's Seb Oliver. After 95 played minutes MetalGarurumon F.C got a freekick which was hit by Eliazar Ungia. Gijsbert ter Kruimer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 96th minute. Silvino Domingo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Netherlands were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.