Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked off to start the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Ariel Balboa in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Orfilio Orbañanos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. It was a well-played corner which León Philippi managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Egbert Nijveldt made in the 16th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Gijsbert ter Kruimer however managed to control. Ariel Balboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wim Wilmes, who was totally free with the ball in the 18th minute. In the 21st match minute, U. de Tarapacá was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Xaime Morales to maneuver through the defense. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Orfilio Orbañanos, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. After having played for 27 minutes, Muharrem Duman managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. U. de Tarapacá's supporters crossed their fingers, but Muharrem Duman was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 31st minute of the match U. de Tarapacá got a corner. Netherlands's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Kim Heers ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led to U. de Tarapacá's Muharrem Duman getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. U. de Tarapacá's Muharrem Duman got a good chance for a goal in the 34th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ariel Balboa 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 38th minute. If Wim Wilmes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Xaime Morales during the 47th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After the first half U. de Tarapacá were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Orfilio Orbañanos to strike the kick off in the second half. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 52nd minute, when Orfilio Orbañanos sent off a good shot on target. 54 minutes into the match, U. de Tarapacá's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Ariel Balboa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mark Devia kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. U. de Tarapacá's Ariel Balboa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 57th minute of play. Orfilio Orbañanos struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Arnout Reekers didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U. de Tarapacá. León Philippi kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Ariel Balboa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wim Wilmes, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. After 71 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Egbert Nijveldt. U. de Tarapacá's Ariel Balboa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 74th minute of play. Orfilio Orbañanos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnout Reekers having to make a save. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 85th minute of the match, managed to save Netherlands from getting a goal against them. U. de Tarapacá's Ariel Balboa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 93rd minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, U. de Tarapacá's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Ariel Balboa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gustaaf Groeneveldt during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt got a free kick in the 95th minute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. U. de Tarapacá walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.