Challenge

Ionut Andrei
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Wim Wilmes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Costin Jecu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 5th minute of play. After 13 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Kees Mooiweer. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Gogu, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benito Raphael got free with Arnout Reekers in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lars Meesters's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Costin Jecu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 18th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Liviu Gogu in the 20th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 21st minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Costin Jecu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 35th minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Costin Jecu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Egbert Nijveldt got a free kick in the 46th minute. Cosmin Moți kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Netherlands were winning 0-1.

Costin Jecu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wim Wilmes in the 58th minute. In the 59th minute Cheng Zhan Sheng 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. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Gogu, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Liviu Gogu in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnout Reekers prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Liviu Gogu, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Liviu Gogu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 68th match minute, White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mihăiţă Vâtcu to maneuver through the defense. Gustaaf Groeneveldts short, quick shot in the 70thth minute got Costin Jecu to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 79 minutes had been played when some careless play by White&Blue Lions-Stiinta-'s defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was slow to take the kick. During this time Netherlands's players had a chance to rest. The corner led Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer to fire away a dangerous shot which Costin Jecu despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 84 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Cheng Zhan Sheng came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Liviu Gogu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Arnout Reekers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arnout Reekers didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ireno Peon went, in the 88th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Benito Raphael received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Arnout Reekers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of Netherlands booed when White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Șerban Antim didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Costin Jecu breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Netherlands players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented White&Blue Lions-Stiinta- from taking control. The game ends in a draw.