Challenge

The Dream Park
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Adam Wielowiejski made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Henrick Zeier. Tarada's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gijsbert ter Kruimer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. 7 minutes into the game, Adam Wielowiejski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arnout Reekers. Adam Wielowiejski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Henrick Zeier made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 15th minute of play. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arthur Hengemühl in the 17th minute. 17 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arthur Hengemühl. Adam Wielowiejski did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-1 to the left of a surprised Arnout Reekers 17 minutes into the match. 20 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Adam Wielowiejski came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Henrick Zeier came out of the goal in the 22nd minute to try and stop a shot by Netherlands's Wim Wilmes. But to his dismay, Wim Wilmes quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Wielowiejski in the 27th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Adam Wielowiejski in the 30th minute. Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Henrick Zeier having to interfere. In the 35thth minute of the game Adam Wielowiejski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Netherlands's Arnout Reekers was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 37 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Henrick Zeier narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 38th minute Adam Wielowiejski 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. In the 41st minute, Lars Meesters hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 45 minutes into the game, Gijsbert ter Kruimer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Henrick Zeier was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 2-3 lead.

Tarada's Florian Walther was substituted for Piotrek Zielinski. Tarada's Massimo Wechsler was substituted for Leif Kohler. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arthur Hengemühl, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. In the 58th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. Tarada'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. After taking down the ball on Netherlands's corner Lars Meesters fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Henrick Zeier quite easily take care of the ball. The corner led Netherlands's Wim Wilmes to fire away a dangerous shot which Henrick Zeier despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Wielowiejski in the 61st minute of the match. 63 minutes into the match, Tarada's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Henrick Zeier reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ron Migneault, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnout Reekers stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Arthur Hengemühl's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Tarada's Henrick Zeier played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 69th minute of play. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adam Wielowiejski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Wielowiejski in the 76th minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arthur Hengemühl in the 78th minute of the match. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Arthur Hengemühl, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 91 played minutes Tarada got a freekick which was hit by Serge Jeanneret. Serge Jeanneret hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.