Challenge

Monleiro
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) After 4 played minutes S O B E R A N O CIMZ got a freekick which was hit by Chicão Rossi. Fran Guerola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Battal Gazi Bey got free with Arnout Reekers in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Wim Wilmes might have been able to make a better finish in the 15th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Fran Guerola. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Wim Wilmes ran back to his position shaking his head. Fran Guerola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 17th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the match, S O B E R A N O CIMZ's Battal Gazi Bey sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Arnout Reekers narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Fran Guerola had in the 30thth minute some difficulties stopping Gijsbert ter Kruimer's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. With a little luck, Netherlands's Arnout Reekers got control of the ball when Battal Gazi Bey tried to sneak it across the goal line. S O B E R A N O CIMZ's Fran Guerola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 35th minute of play. S O B E R A N O CIMZ's Fran Guerola played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 38th minute of play. In the 46th match minute, S O B E R A N O CIMZ was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gildo Pontes to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The wind increased when Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off in the second half. Fran Guerola showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from David Eikelkamp, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Mathijn Doctor made in the 56th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Gustaaf Groeneveldt. After some careless play in the Netherlands defense, Battal Gazi Bey kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arnout Reekers. The Netherlands fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arnout Reekers should have stopped the shot. S O B E R A N O CIMZ made a substitution. Adriano Rodrigues replaced Battal Gazi Bey. Fran Guerola showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 63rd minute of the match. Netherlands were furious when Egbert Nijveldt was red carded, 65 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In a very dangerous position, a player in Netherlands fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 65th minute. Penalty! In the 69th minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adriano Rodrigues'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. Adriano Rodrigues helped the player get up and apologised. Lars Meesters struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Fran Guerola didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adriano Rodrigues, 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 Adriano Rodrigues, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Adriano Rodrigues in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnout Reekers prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Inko Colillas hit a great freekick 93 minutes into the match. After having played for 94 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. After a rather tough play, S O B E R A N O CIMZ's Klaus Pichler got a free kick in the 95th minute.