Challenge

Netherlands 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. Isaias Leobardo started the match with the kick off. 6 minutes into the match, CSD Pte Derqui's goalkeeper Honorio Sarracino had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wim Wilmes. In the 7th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isaias Leobardo in the 14th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fabian Felipo in the 16th minute of play. The supporters of Netherlands booed when CSD Pte Derqui was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Francisco Urbasa didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 23rd minute, Lars Meesters hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 26th minute, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Honorio Sarracino. Honorio Sarracino yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Honorio Sarracino was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but David Eikelkamp showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-0 in the 37 minute of play. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaias Leobardo in the 41st minute of play.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gijsbert ter Kruimer to strike the kick off in the second half. Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Honorio Sarracino having to interfere. Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Honorio Sarracino having to interfere. Honorio Sarracino 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 57th minute. 60 minutes had been played when some careless play by CSD Pte Derqui'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 Gijsbert ter Kruimer to fire away a dangerous shot which Honorio Sarracino despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. In the 62nd minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. CSD Pte Derqui's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gijsbert ter Kruimer ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in David Eikelkamp almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but CSD Pte Derqui's Honorio Sarracino did a great save. Honorio Sarracino showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 64th minute of the match. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. David Eikelkamp hit a great ball. Arnout Reekers was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Zacarias Lidon showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-2 in the 67 minute of play. Honorio Sarracino 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 74th minute. Honorio Sarracino 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 76th minute. Gustaaf Groeneveldt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Honorio Sarracino having to interfere. CSD Pte Derqui's Gonzalo Rius was substituted for Benjamin Tadzio. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zacarias Lidon, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zacarias Lidon, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 84 minutes into the match, CSD Pte Derqui's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Honorio Sarracino reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt got a free kick in the 88th minute. After having played for 89 minutes, Zacarias Lidon managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CSD Pte Derqui's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zacarias Lidon was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. For all the effort they put into the match, the CSD Pte Derqui players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Netherlands.