Challenge

Field of Dreams
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 3rd minute of play forced Fractal FC's goalkeeper Bartosz Ziemniak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 5 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rolando Misael. Rolando Misael scored 1-0 in the 7th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arnout Reekers, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Bartosz Ziemniak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 13th minute of play. After 14 minutes Fractal FC'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. In the 16th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartosz Ziemniak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bartosz Ziemniak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 18th minute of play. After 19 minutes Fractal FC'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. In the 20th minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Fractal FC's Bartosz Ziemniak didn't even have to move. In the 22nd minute Leonides Jatsu 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Bartosz Ziemniak saved Fractal FC from getting behind. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arturo Lorien in the 33rd minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as Arturo Lorien kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arnout Reekers. That made the score 3-0 in the 33 minute of play. Rolando Misaels short, quick shot in the 37thth minute got Arnout Reekers to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. When Fractal FC's Leonides Jatsu in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Netherlands's goalie prevented a goal. Bartosz Ziemniak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 45th minute of the match. Arturo Lorien's late challenge caught a Netherlands's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Arturo Lorien helped the player get up and apologised. Arturo Lorien hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 4-0 at half-time.

A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Wim Wilmes hit a great ball. Rolando Misael fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. In the 59th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bartosz Ziemniak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Fernan Ler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Gustaaf Groeneveldt kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Bartosz Ziemniak came out and tried to block the shot, but Wim Wilmes slotted it home off the left post making it 5-1 in the 69th minute. Wim Wilmes kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. In the 73rd minute Fernan Ler 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. 74 minutes into the match, Fractal FC's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Bartosz Ziemniak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. David Eikelkamp received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Bartosz Ziemniak tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 83rd minute, Rolando Misael made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 6-1. 88 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Arturo Lorien came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Fractal FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Pedro Odon didn't get a good kick on the ball.