Challenge

ADEM JASHARI
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Dobromir Malkanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kees Mooiweer in the 6th minute of the match. After 8 played minutes A.K.Sh Albania got a freekick which was hit by Gregorio Mel. 15 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dobromir Malkanov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gregorio Mel in the 16th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Lars Meesters scored 0-1 in the 23rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dobromir Malkanov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Gust Ennemans kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Wim Wilmes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gregorio Mel in the 41st minute of play. A collision led to A.K.Sh Albania getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Martin Bacalbașa hit a great ball. In the 46th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Eikelkamp to maneuver through the defense. In the 47th minute of the match Alesandro Nesta sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arnout Reekers skillfully saved the ball. After the first half Netherlands were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

52 minutes into the match, A.K.Sh Albania's goalkeeper Dobromir Malkanov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grzegorz Gdaniec in the 59th minute of the match. Dobromir Malkanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 60th minute of the match. 62 minutes into the game, Gust Ennemans threw the ball into play from the sideline. A.K.Sh Albania's Shpëtim Kume quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. With a little luck, A.K.Sh Albania's Dobromir Malkanov got control of the ball when Wim Wilmes tried to sneak it across the goal line. Dobromir Malkanov made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Wim Wilmes sent off a good shot on target. In the 67th minute, Egbert Nijveldt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of Netherlands booed when A.K.Sh Albania was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gregorio Mel didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 70th minute, Wim Wilmes reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Dobromir Malkanov. The goal made the score 0-3. A.K.Sh Albania's attentive Shpëtim Kume managed to snatch the ball when Gust Ennemans made a throw-in in the 76th minute of the game. In the 76th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 80thth minute, Dobromir Malkanov skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Arnout Reekers didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Gregorio Mel went, in the 82nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. Wim Wilmes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Dobromir Malkanov made a huge save. 95 minutes into the game, Gust Ennemans threw the ball into play from the sideline. A.K.Sh Albania's Shpëtim Kume quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. When the final whistle sounded Netherlands left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than A.K.Sh Albania.