Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 11 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Melchor Gamus narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wawrzyniec Makomaski in the 14th minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Melchor Gamus having to interfere. In the 20th minute, Wim Wilmes 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: 1-0. With an all-out effort, Netherlands's Melchor Gamus threw himself towards the right post 23 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 30th minute Netherlands were awarded a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer went to the cornerflag to take it. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Melchor Gamus tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Gustaaf Groeneveldt kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wawrzyniec Makomaski in the 37th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Netherlands's Melchor Gamus threw himself towards the right post 42 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Epifanio Lauro in the 45th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Epifanio Lauro made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gijsbert ter Kruimer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Melchor Gamus breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 53 minutes into the match, Racing-bragado's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Melchor Gamus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Epifanio Lauro charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Epifanio Lauro the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Racing-bragado's Epifanio Lauro got a free kick in the 57th minute. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Mathijn Doctor got a free kick in the 60th minute. 68 minutes into the game, Gustaaf Groeneveldt threw the ball into play from the sideline. Racing-bragado's Arsenio Abascal quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. An unexpectedly hard shot by Wim Wilmes in the 74th minute of play forced Racing-bragado's goalkeeper Melchor Gamus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The corner ended in Gijsbert ter Kruimer almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Racing-bragado's Melchor Gamus did a great save. Melchor Gamus stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Wim Wilmes's shot from short distance in the 77th minute. Epifanio Lauro took the ball and in the 79 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arnout Reekers. Arnout Reekers dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. 85 minutes into the match, Serafin Tibalt notched a goal, 1-2, 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. When Henrique Medeiros fell near the penalty area in the 87th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Racing-bragado's protests and gave Henrique Medeiros a yellow card for diving instead. Henrique Medeiros kicked well hit freekick during the 87th minute of the match. Gijsbert ter Kruimer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Melchor Gamus read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 93rd minute of play. 94 minutes into the match, Racing-bragado's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Melchor Gamus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Racing-bragado walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.