Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Marteinn Palermo took the kick off in the first half of the match. Lars Meesters fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Saul Erauso having to interfere. In the 8th minute, Cristo Bilintx hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet as Wim Wilmes kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Saul Erauso. That made the score 2-0 in the 11 minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked well hit freekick during the 24th minute of the match. Gustaaf Groeneveldt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 26th minute of the match, but Saul Erauso made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Docta FC's zone, Gustaaf Groeneveldt stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Saul Erauso came out of the goal and Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 32nd minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Netherlands fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 4-0. Wim Wilmes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 39 minutes into the match, Docta FC's goalkeeper Saul Erauso had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wim Wilmes. In the 40th match minute, Docta FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edgardo Prátola to maneuver through the defense. In the 41st minute the ball was on its way in behind Docta FC's goalkeeper Saul Erauso, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Edgardo Prátola kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Docta FC's Romeo Enekoitz got a free kick in the 42nd minute. When Gustaaf Groeneveldt, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 44 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Saul Erauso was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. After 45 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by David Eikelkamp. David Eikelkamp hit a great freekick 47 minutes into the match. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off in the second half. Docta FC were awarded a corner in the 59th minute after Netherlands's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Saverio Atarratze took the corner. The corner ended in Saverio Atarratze almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Netherlands's Arnout Reekers did a great save. 62 minutes into the match, Docta FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Saul Erauso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After taking down the ball on Netherlands's corner Wim Wilmes fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Saul Erauso quite easily take care of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wim Wilmes in the 64th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Saul Erauso saved Docta FC from getting behind. In the 68th minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Saul Erauso was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. Docta FC made a substitution. Honorio Santos replaced Cristo Bilintx. If Lars Meesters had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Saul Erauso made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 75th minute of play. 86 minutes had been played when some careless play by Docta FC'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 led Netherlands's Kees Mooiweer to fire away a dangerous shot which Saul Erauso despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Wim Wilmes managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Wim Wilmes was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Saul Erauso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 90 minutes into the match, Docta FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Saul Erauso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 94th minute, Joaquin Matro hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Netherlands had played much better football throughout.