Challenge

Reval Fortress Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of FC Rebel's Mehis Johannson. Mehis Johannson was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 6 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by August Lass. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tambet Nugin in the 7th minute of play. Mehis Johannson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 9th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when August Lass sent off a good shot on target. Mehis Johannson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 13th minute of play. 15 minutes into the match, FC Rebel's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Mehis Johannson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee felt a red card was in order, 17 minutes into the game, when Gust Ennemans put in a rough tackle. Arnout Reekers had in the 19thth minute some difficulties stopping Raivo Ratas's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his right side, but he still managed to hold the ball Arnout Reekers came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by FC Rebel's Raivo Ratas. But to his dismay, Raivo Ratas quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. With a little luck, Netherlands's Arnout Reekers got control of the ball when August Lass tried to sneak it across the goal line. Arnout Reekers made an important save on a dangerous shot by August Lass in the 23rd minute. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Netherlands from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt hit a great ball. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to save Netherlands from getting a goal against them. Mehis Johannson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. FC Rebel's Mehis Johannson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 36th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Silver Nurk kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arnout Reekers. That made the score 2-1 in the 38 minute of play. Lars Meesters's late challenge caught a FC Rebel's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lars Meesters helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Lars Meesters got a free kick in the 41st minute. August Lass could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Raivo Ratas was the one to do the kick off. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aadam Põld, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 55 minutes had been played when some careless play by FC Rebel's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was slow to take the kick. During this time Netherlands's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Gijsbert ter Kruimer almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but FC Rebel's Mehis Johannson did a great save. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from August Lass in the 57th minute of the match. 59 minutes into the game, Herbert Udal was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Rebel's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Netherlands the free kick. In the 58th minute, one of FC Rebel:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for FC Rebel. FC Rebel:s Mehis Johannson showed great skill when he stopped Gijsbert ter Kruimer:s penalty. 64 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when August Lass came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gustaaf Groeneveldt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mehis Johannson having to interfere. Ronald Kukk hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. Wim Wilmes might have been able to make a better finish in the 68th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mehis Johannson. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Wim Wilmes ran back to his position shaking his head. 73 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Silver Nurk came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 74th minute, August Lass ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Arnout Reekers was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-1. With a little luck, FC Rebel's Mehis Johannson got control of the ball when Lars Meesters tried to sneak it across the goal line. Gustaaf Groeneveldt recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 82nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by August Lass in the 84th minute of play. 85 minutes into the match, Aadam Põld notched a goal, 4-1, to the right of Netherlands's Arnout Reekers. Arnout Reekers was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Lars Meesters took the ball and in the 91 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Mehis Johannson. Mehis Johannson dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-2. 96 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Silver Nurk came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 98 minutes Netherlands's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Aadam Põld who took care of the corner kick. After 98 played minutes FC Rebel got a freekick which was hit by Eevald Oese. For all the effort they put into the match, the Netherlands players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for FC Rebel.