Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After having played for 6 minutes, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 7th minute Nestor Cardozo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnout Reekers saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 10 minutes, Gijsbert ter Kruimer made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Real Piazza 1982's Alfredo Mariotti tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Alfredo Mariotti 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. In the 17th minute, Peter Larsfält 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. Arnout Reekers didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Peter Larsfält went, in the 20th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. After some careless play in the Real Piazza 1982 defense, Gustaaf Groeneveldt kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Alfredo Mariotti. The Real Piazza 1982 fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Alfredo Mariotti should have stopped the shot. Through an outstanding action, after 26 minutes, Alfredo Mariotti successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Gijsbert ter Kruimer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alfredo Mariotti read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 28th minute of play. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peter Larsfält, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Real Piazza 1982's Alfredo Mariotti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 39th minute of play. Wim Wilmes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. A long shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 42nd minute of play was well struck, but Alfredo Mariotti made a really good save at the right post. With a little luck, Real Piazza 1982's Alfredo Mariotti got control of the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to sneak it across the goal line. The first half was very even, with the score at 2-2 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Dietbald Munderloh to make the kick off. Real Piazza 1982's Alfredo Mariotti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 52nd minute of play. After 53 minutes Real Piazza 1982's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gijsbert ter Kruimer who took care of the corner kick. Alfredo Mariotti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 55th minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. David Eikelkamp scored 3-2 in the 66th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Alfredo Mariotti, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Alfredo Mariotti 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. Alfredo Mariotti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Alfredo Mariotti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 79th minute of play. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dietbald Munderloh in the 85th minute of play. Alfredo Mariotti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. In the 94thth minute of the game Gustaaf Groeneveldt who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Real Piazza 1982's Alfredo Mariotti was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. There was no doubt that Netherlands were the better team. Netherlands's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.