Challenge

Field of Dreams
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. Arnout Reekers was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Rolando Misael showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 11 minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rolando Misael in the 18th minute. In the 23rd minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Leonides Jatsu, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Fractal FC's Bartosz Ziemniak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 28th minute of play. With a little luck, Netherlands's Arnout Reekers got control of the ball when Arturo Lorien tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Rolando Misael sent off a good shot on target. When Silvio Dayam fell near the penalty area in the 34th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fractal FC's protests and gave Silvio Dayam a yellow card for diving instead. In the 35th minute, Silvio Dayam hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 36th minute the ball was on its way in behind Fractal FC's goalkeeper Bartosz Ziemniak, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Arturo Lorien got free with Arnout Reekers in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Bartosz Ziemniak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 43rd minute of play. In the 45th minute, Rolando Misael left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Fractal FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fernan Ler was the one to do the kick off. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arturo Lorien, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arturo Lorien might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arnout Reekers. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Arturo Lorien ran back to his position shaking his head. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rolando Misael in the 59th minute of play. Bartosz Ziemniak made a fantastic save in the 62nd minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernan Ler in the 64th minute of play. If Gijsbert ter Kruimer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a little luck, Fractal FC's Bartosz Ziemniak got control of the ball when Wim Wilmes tried to sneak it across the goal line. 75 minutes into the match, Fractal FC's goalkeeper Bartosz Ziemniak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt. In the 79th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. Fractal FC'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. If Wim Wilmes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 82 minutes into the game, one of Netherlands:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After a rather tough play, Fractal FC's Cipriano Misael got a free kick in the 87th minute. Bartosz Ziemniak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fernan Ler in the 98th minute of play. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Fractal FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Netherlands had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.