Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, 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. Lars Meesters struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Călin Prunaru didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bas Tuitert hit a great freekick 8 minutes into the match. FC MCM's Călin Prunaru proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save FC MCM from getting a goal against them. Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Viktor Axelsson in the 15th minute of play. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jean Paul Moscatelli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viktor Axelsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Jean Paul Moscatelli received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Arnout Reekers tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gustaaf Groeneveldt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 22nd minute of the match, but Călin Prunaru made a huge save. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jean Paul Moscatelli in the 24th minute of play. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Viktor Axelsson in the 28th minute of play. Călin Prunaru 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 32nd minute, Viktor Axelsson left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC MCM fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. After having played for 37 minutes, Gijsbert ter Kruimer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gijsbert ter Kruimer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 39 minutes into the match, FC MCM's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Călin Prunaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Viktor Axelsson in the 43rd minute of play. After the first half FC MCM were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a rather tough play, FC MCM's Andrei Murărașu got a free kick in the 51st minute. 52 minutes into the match, FC MCM's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Călin Prunaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Călin Prunaru stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot from short distance in the 53rd minute. When Gijsbert ter Kruimer came up free with the goalie in the 56th 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 Gijsbert ter Kruimer couldn't finish the play. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Jean Paul Moscatelli sent off a good shot on target. Călin Prunaru made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 60th minute of play. 66 minutes into the match, FC MCM's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Călin Prunaru reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adrian Isbășoiu in the 67th minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Viktor Axelsson, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. FC MCM's Cătălin Agulescu was substituted for Viktor Axelsson. FC MCM's Vali Cârnu was substituted for Jean Paul Moscatelli. Bas Tuitert kicked well hit freekick during the 74th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Vali Cârnu sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 84th minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gijsbert ter Kruimer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Călin Prunaru breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cătălin Agulescu, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adrian Isbășoiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cătălin Agulescu in the 90th minute of play. Andrei Murărașu hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Netherlands from getting a goal against them. The FC MCM players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.