Challenge

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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aybars Onursay in the 3rd minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 5 played minutes STRATEJİ 48 got a freekick which was hit by Sajeev Devan. A sloppy throw-in by Roy Makaay in the 8th minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by Netherlands's Mathijn Doctor. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 14th minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aktuğ Sıraç saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aktuğ Sıraç took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 18th minute, Helmut Müllerwiebus made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Aktuğ Sıraç made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 20th minute of play. With a little luck, Netherlands's Arnout Reekers got control of the ball when Aybars Onursay tried to sneak it across the goal line. STRATEJİ 48's Aktuğ Sıraç played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 23rd minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aktuğ Sıraç having to interfere. After a rather tough play, STRATEJİ 48's Billy Carr got a free kick in the 25th minute. Aktuğ Sıraç took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Sajeev Devan hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. STRATEJİ 48's Aktuğ Sıraç played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 28th minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Helmut Müllerwiebus sent off a good shot on target. Aktuğ Sıraç made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 37th minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Aktuğ Sıraç tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Çelik Aynacıoğlu fell near the penalty area in the 41st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored STRATEJİ 48's protests and gave Çelik Aynacıoğlu a yellow card for diving instead. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Helmut Müllerwiebus was the one to do the kick off. If Gustaaf Groeneveldt had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yasin Baba in the 59th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt got a free kick in the 59th minute. In the 61st match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gustaaf Groeneveldt to maneuver through the defense. STRATEJİ 48's Ayberk Karataş was substituted for Aybars Onursay. STRATEJİ 48 made a substitution. Doğa Asya replaced Yasin Baba. After 62 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Gustaaf Groeneveldt. In the 64th minute the ball was on its way in behind STRATEJİ 48's goalkeeper Aktuğ Sıraç, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ayberk Karataş in the 66th minute of play. In the 67th minute Roy Makaay 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. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Helmut Müllerwiebus in the 69th minute of the match. With a little luck, STRATEJİ 48's Aktuğ Sıraç got control of the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to sneak it across the goal line. Wim Wilmes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 74th minute of the match, but Aktuğ Sıraç made a huge save. Mathijn Doctor kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Aktuğ Sıraç firmly grabbed it by the left post. In the 84th minute, Doğa Asya hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some fancy dribbling in the 85th minute, Lars Meesters managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Lars Meesters was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aktuğ Sıraç breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A collision led to STRATEJİ 48 getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Doğa Asya hit a great ball. When the referee blew the final whistle, STRATEJİ 48 could leave the field as winners, despite Netherlands having more of the ball for most of the match.