Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 47 (Terracing: 36, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to AFC Nirosxn 08 getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Doru Şelaru hit a great ball. In the 3rd minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mugurel Slătineanu 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 Emil Atanasiu in the 6th minute of the match. In the 12th minute Wim Wilmes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mugurel Slătineanu saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by David Jönsätt in the 14th minute of play. In the 18th minute the ball was on its way in behind AFC Nirosxn 08's goalkeeper Mugurel Slătineanu, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 19th minute Netherlands were awarded a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer went to the cornerflag to take it. In the 20th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gust Ennemans to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Mathijn Doctor hit a great ball. In the 22nd minute of the match Emil Atanasiu sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arnout Reekers skillfully saved the ball. 26 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Ionică Savu came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mugurel Slătineanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 36th minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free with the goalkeeper in the 37th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Mugurel Slătineanu could save by the left post. A collision led to AFC Nirosxn 08 getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Jonas Xabel hit a great ball. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Bas Tuitert hit a great ball. In the 47th play minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Mugurel Slătineanu. 1-1. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Ionică Savu made the kick off in the second half. In the 54th minute Netherlands were awarded a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer went to the cornerflag to take it. Mugurel Slătineanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 59th match minute, AFC Nirosxn 08 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonas Xabel to maneuver through the defense. Mugurel Slătineanu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 64th minute of play. Mugurel Slătineanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 69 minutes in the game, Emil Atanasiu fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. Mugurel Slătineanu took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience was convinced that Laurențiu Todericiu's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Arnout Reekers was relentless in the 72nd minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 73rd minute of play forced AFC Nirosxn 08's goalkeeper Mugurel Slătineanu to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Jönsätt in the 75th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers was out of position in the 80 minute of play, and Emil Atanasiu capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Emil Atanasiu really showed his touch with that goal: 1-2. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emil Atanasiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. AFC Nirosxn 08's Ionică Savu was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 86th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. When Gustaaf Groeneveldt came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the Netherlands fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Gustaaf Groeneveldt couldn't finish the play. In the 94th minute David Jönsätt 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 Emil Atanasiu in the 96th minute of the match. With 97 minutes on the clock, Eugen Zâncă commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. AFC Nirosxn 08's Maxim-Alexander De Spiegeleire was substituted for David Jönsätt. In the 100th minute there was a penalty for Netherlands. Gijsbert ter Kruimer stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Mugurel Slătineanu. 2-3. The AFC Nirosxn 08 players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.