Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 49 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Rüknettin Şahin started the match with the kick off. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rüknettin Şahin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rüknettin Şahin in the 8th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, GFG VOEL's Rüknettin Şahin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arnout Reekers made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Lars Meesters in the 18th minute of play forced GFG VOEL's goalkeeper Jes Linnig to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. GFG VOEL's Jes Linnig played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lars Meesters in the 21st minute of play. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rüknettin Şahin in the 24th minute of play. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rüknettin Şahin in the 29th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rüknettin Şahin in the 29th 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. 31 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Ali Cengiz Kutbay came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Aquilino Damásio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. GFG VOEL's Jes Linnig played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 35th minute of play. In the 37th minute Netherlands were awarded a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer went to the cornerflag to take it. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali Cengiz Kutbay in the 39th minute of play. In the 42nd match minute, GFG VOEL was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tiburcio Luix to maneuver through the defense. 46 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Rüknettin Şahin came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

GFG VOEL's Jes Linnig played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 51st minute of play. Jes Linnig 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 52nd minute. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rüknettin Şahin in the 55th minute of the match. Jes Linnig 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 56th minute. GFG VOEL were furious when Tiburcio Luix was red carded, 60 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. 66 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Aquilino Damásio came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jes Linnig 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 68th minute. GFG VOEL's Jes Linnig played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 69th minute of play. In the 84th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Bas Tuitert got a free kick in the 90th minute. Wim Wilmes recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.