Challenge

Arena 26 de Dezembro
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After a defensive mix-up in Braga Junior FC's zone, Wim Wilmes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Brickeen Wall came out of the goal and Wim Wilmes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Adrian Mutu might have been able to make a better finish in the 9th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arnout Reekers. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adrian Mutu 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 Adrian Mutu in the 9th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 17th minute of play forced Braga Junior FC's goalkeeper Brickeen Wall to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 22nd minute of play forced Braga Junior FC's goalkeeper Brickeen Wall to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Adrian Mutu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnout Reekers having to make a save. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Mutu in the 27th minute of play. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Braga Junior FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enginalp Kayaalp didn't get a good kick on the ball. Brickeen Wall took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the match, Braga Junior FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Brickeen Wall reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lars Meesters sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Adrian Mutu might have been able to make a better finish in the 43rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arnout Reekers. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adrian Mutu ran back to his position shaking his head. Adrian Mutu'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. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Brickeen Wall made a fantastic save in the 54th minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 54thth minute, Brickeen Wall skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Braga Junior FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enginalp Kayaalp didn't get a good kick on the ball. Adrian Mutu might have been able to make a better finish in the 62nd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Arnout Reekers. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adrian Mutu ran back to his position shaking his head. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Mutu, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Mutu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 67 played minutes Braga Junior FC got a freekick which was hit by Justo Berart. After 69 played minutes Braga Junior FC got a freekick which was hit by Dinei Sergipano. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Brickeen Wall in the 70th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Brickeen Wall in the 76th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Adrian Mutu scored 1-1 in the 78th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arnout Reekers, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Kees Mooiweer kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Adrian Mutu made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Braga Junior FC were victorious despite being under pressure from Netherlands for much of the match.