Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off. When Bolsodios's Roberto Cherro in 3 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Arnout Reekers guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. The Bolsodios fans' excitement grew in the 3rd match minute when Bolsodios's Roberto Cherro looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. An unexpectedly hard shot by Roberto Cherro in the 5th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roberto Cherro, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. The audience was convinced that Roberto Cherro's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arnout Reekers was relentless in the 7th minute of the game. The supporters of Bolsodios booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lars Meesters didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hugues Calonne, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. After 13 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Mathijn Doctor. 16 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Roberto Cherro came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bennvar Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 17th minute. In the 22nd minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bennvar Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 23rd match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bas Tuitert to maneuver through the defense. In the 26th match minute, Bolsodios was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Roberto Cherro to maneuver through the defense. In the 30th minute, Lars Meesters 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bennvar Buffon saved Bolsodios from getting behind. When the match clock showed 39 minutes, the score became 1-1 when Gijsbert ter Kruimer sped through Bolsodios's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Bennvar Buffon. After 43 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Bas Tuitert. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Roberto Cherro in the 45th 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. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

In the 52nd minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. Bolsodios'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. Netherlands's Egbert Nijveldt was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Bennvar Buffon in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. 55 minutes into the match, Bolsodios's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Bennvar Buffon reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnout Reekers came out of the goal in the 62nd minute to try and stop a shot by Bolsodios's Hugues Calonne. But to his dismay, Hugues Calonne quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. Bolsodios's Nero Ibarra was substituted for Roberto Cherro. Bennvar Buffon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 67th minute of play. 68 minutes into the game, Gust Ennemans threw the ball into play from the sideline. Bolsodios's Jonathan Brais quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. In the 71st minute, Berto Somiedo reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Arnout Reekers. The goal made the score 1-3. 76 minutes into the match, Berto Somiedo notched a goal, 1-4, to the right of Netherlands's Arnout Reekers. Arnout Reekers was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 83 minutes into the game, Berto Somiedo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Arnout Reekers was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Berto Somiedo received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Arnout Reekers came out and tried to block the shot, but Berto Somiedo slotted it home off the left post making it 1-6 in the 86th minute. Bolsodios's Bennvar Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 94th minute of play. In the 96th minute the ball was on its way in behind Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Bolsodios eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.