Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked off to start the match. Igor Haikin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lars Meesters, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Ballkam Sportsklubb booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gust Ennemans didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some careless play in the Ballkam Sportsklubb defense, Lars Meesters kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Igor Haikin. The Ballkam Sportsklubb fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Igor Haikin should have stopped the shot. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nikki Kassa in the 16th minute of play. Wim Wilmes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Igor Haikin made a huge save. Egbert Nijveldt hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Netherlands's zone, Liu Ying Qing stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnout Reekers came out of the goal and Liu Ying Qing tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 25th minute of the match, but Igor Haikin made a huge save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 26th minute of play forced Ballkam Sportsklubb's goalkeeper Igor Haikin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes into the match, Ballkam Sportsklubb's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Igor Haikin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Igor Haikin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 36th minute. Igor Haikin made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. Liu Ying Qing charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Liu Ying Qing the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 43rd match minute, Ballkam Sportsklubb was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Liu Ying Qing to maneuver through the defense. When Gust Ennemans fell near the penalty area in the 46th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Netherlands's protests and gave Gust Ennemans a yellow card for diving instead. 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.

Ballkam Sportsklubb made a substitution. De-la-Cruz Fantasia replaced Nikki Kassa. The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for De-la-Cruz Fantasia to strike the kick off in the second half. When Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ballkam Sportsklubb's goalie prevented a goal. 62 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Lars Meesters nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Igor Haikin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 65th minute of play forced Ballkam Sportsklubb's goalkeeper Igor Haikin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Igor Haikin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 65th minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Igor Haikin. Ballkam Sportsklubb's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gijsbert ter Kruimer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. Jonathan Wiberg lost his temper 71 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. Ballkam Sportsklubb's Christoffer Aarset was substituted for Liu Ying Qing. In the 71st minute, one of Ballkam Sportsklubb:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Ballkam Sportsklubb. 74 minutes into the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer notched a goal, 4-0, to the right of Ballkam Sportsklubb's Igor Haikin. Igor Haikin was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when De-la-Cruz Fantasia sent off a good shot on target. Igor Haikin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 94th minute of the match. Ballkam Sportsklubb's Christoffer Aarset was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 98th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal.