Challenge

Dragons Graveyard
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 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. Jerome Ngake 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 6th minute, Benny Hill got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joaquin Lekubegi in the 12th minute of play. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 14th minute, when Benny Hill sent off a good shot on target. Adrian Costandin kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 20th minute of play forced FC Draconia's goalkeeper Jerome Ngake to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When the match had gone on for 21 minutes, Joaquin Lekubegi took a quick shot and it went in 1-1 without a chance for Arnout Reekers to make any attempt to save it. In the 24th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jerome Ngake saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 30 minutes into the game, Kees Mooiweer threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Draconia's Harald Sulems quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Jerome Ngake showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lars Meesters, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. In the 36th minute, FC Draconia's Benny Hill ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Arnout Reekers. Arnout Reekers yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-1. In the 44th minute, Harald Sulems hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After some careless play in the FC Draconia defense, Wim Wilmes kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Jerome Ngake. The FC Draconia fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Jerome Ngake should have stopped the shot. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Benny Hill was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Gust Ennemans threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Draconia's Amaury Van den Berge quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benny Hill in the 53rd 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. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Jerome Ngake firmly grabbed it by the left post. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joaquin Lekubegi, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Jerome Ngake made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 62nd minute of play. In the 63rd match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Eikelkamp to maneuver through the defense. In the 64th minute, Walter Bernaerts got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Wim Wilmes came up free with the goalie in the 66th 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 Wim Wilmes couldn't finish the play. Dragutin Kasaikin hit a great freekick 67 minutes into the match. In the 73rd minute FC Draconia were awarded a corner. Walter Bernaerts went to the cornerflag to take it. Harald Sulems was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Draconia's goalkeeper Jerome Ngake, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benny Hill in the 78th 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. Jerome Ngake showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 85th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jerome Ngake saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC Draconia's Amaury Van den Berge managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Gust Ennemans in the 87 minute of the game. During the 87th minute of the match Adrian Costandin completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Adrian Costandin a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. After a rather tough play, FC Draconia's Adrian Costandin got a free kick in the 88th minute. A collision led to FC Draconia getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. You Chao Zhen hit a great ball.