Challenge

Tierra de fuego
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the kick off in the first half of the match. 6 minutes into the match, Wim Wilmes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Hilario Pesquera. Golden Dragón F.C's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Wim Wilmes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fernandez Vizcarreto, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 13 minutes into the game, Soner Turking recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arnout Reekers. Soner Turking showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Soner Turking sent off a good shot on target. Golden Dragón F.C's Hilario Pesquera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 18th minute of play. 19 minutes into the match, Golden Dragón F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Hilario Pesquera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alan Petersen recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wim Wilmes in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hilario Pesquera saved Golden Dragón F.C from getting behind. Hilario Pesquera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Golden Dragón F.C's Hilario Pesquera played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Eikelkamp in the 32nd minute of play. In the 34th minute the ball was on its way in behind Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Golden Dragón F.C were awarded a corner in the 38th minute after Netherlands's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alan Petersen took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Netherlands's goalie and right to Soner Turking. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Netherlands's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Mathijn Doctor charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mathijn Doctor the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Mathijn Doctor got a free kick in the 47th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Soner Turking stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Soner Turking sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Netherlands's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 55th minute. Gijsbert ter Kruimer made a great header on Netherlands's corner, it was just that Golden Dragón F.C's Hilario Pesquera managed to reach the ball for a save. Hilario Pesquera was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Gijsbert ter Kruimer showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 56 minute of play. Soner Turking sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 60th minute Soner Turking shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Arnout Reekers saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Golden Dragón F.C made a substitution. Ceyhan Celvet replaced Soner Turking. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 66th minute after Golden Dragón F.C's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer made a great header on Netherlands's corner, it was just that Golden Dragón F.C's Hilario Pesquera managed to reach the ball for a save. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Golden Dragón F.C made a substitution. Xamo Melic replaced Alan Petersen. The crowd rose to their feet as Netherlands's Wim Wilmes slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Hilario Pesquera. That made the score 1-3 after 73 minutes of play. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Camerino Luey in the 82nd minute of play. 86 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hilario Pesquera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-4. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ceyhan Celvet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 95thth minute of the game Ceyhan Celvet who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Netherlands's Arnout Reekers was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Netherlands's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.