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Match Report
La Fortaleza
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34,
Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 7th minute after Club Atlético Lanús's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sven Van Ghele breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lothaire Maddox could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. The supporters of Club Atlético Lanús booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lars Meesters didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sven Van Ghele showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 21st minute of the match. If Gustaaf Groeneveldt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sven Van Ghele showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 32nd minute of the match. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 36th minute after Club Atlético Lanús's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. The corner led Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer to fire away a dangerous shot which Sven Van Ghele despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by Liviu Liviu in the 42nd minute. 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.
53 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Lanús's goal looked a bit too open when Egbert Nijveldt came free, but Sven Van Ghele reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Sven Van Ghele in the 56th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After a rather tough play, Club Atlético Lanús's Hamir Hian got a free kick in the 58th minute. Sven Van Ghele 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. Club Atlético Lanús's Sven Van Ghele proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Club Atlético Lanús from getting a goal against them. Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free with the goalkeeper in the 64th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Sven Van Ghele could save by the left post. Sven Van Ghele made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 65th minute of play. With a little luck, Club Atlético Lanús's Sven Van Ghele got control of the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Club Atlético Lanús was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Édouard Bacon didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 84thth minute of the game Lothaire Maddox 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. 87 minutes into the match, Club Atlético Lanús's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Sven Van Ghele reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sidney Cavazos kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. Gijsbert ter Kruimer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Sven Van Ghele tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Despite being the better team, Netherlands failed to find the winning goal and were forced to settle for a single point.
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