Challenge

Universe Arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, 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. After 3 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by David Eikelkamp. Gruyo Popiliev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 9th minute of the match. In the 10th minute Netherlands were awarded a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer went to the cornerflag to take it. Wim Wilmes was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. 17 minutes into the match, Belasitsa P's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Gruyo Popiliev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kees Mooiweer made a great header on Netherlands's corner, it was just that Belasitsa P's Gruyo Popiliev managed to reach the ball for a save. Gruyo Popiliev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 21st minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 24th minute, Wim Wilmes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Wim Wilmes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gruyo Popiliev breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 33rd minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer 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. 35 minutes into the game, Gijsbert ter Kruimer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Gruyo Popiliev was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 39th minute got a chance for a shot 39th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Belasitsa P's goalie prevented a goal. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 庄骏翀, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. In the 45th minute, Vladko Antov made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from 庄骏翀, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gruyo Popiliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 57th minute of play forced Belasitsa P's goalkeeper Gruyo Popiliev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the Belasitsa P defense, Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gruyo Popiliev. The Belasitsa P fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gruyo Popiliev should have stopped the shot. Belasitsa P's Gruyo Popiliev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Belasitsa P from getting a goal against them. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vladko Antov in the 62nd minute of the match. When Gustaaf Groeneveldt came up free with the goalie in the 63rd 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 Gustaaf Groeneveldt couldn't finish the play. Gruyo Popiliev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wim Wilmes in the 66th minute. Gruyo Popiliev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Belasitsa P's Gruyo Popiliev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 74th minute of the match, managed to save Belasitsa P from getting a goal against them. With 78 minutes on the clock, Mathijn Doctor commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 78 minutes into the game, one of Netherlands:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Arnout Reekers went to the wrong direction when 庄骏翀 was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ventzislav Glavev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gruyo Popiliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wim Wilmes, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Thanks to some nice moves Gustaaf Groeneveldt could shoot a difficult shot in the 91st minute, which Gruyo Popiliev however easily saved by the left post. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 庄骏翀, who was totally free with the ball in the 93rd minute. 99 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when 庄骏翀 came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.