Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Kryspin Dulka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 3rd minute of play. 5 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kryspin Dulka made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Ruch Pniów's Kryspin Dulka proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 14th minute of the match, managed to save Ruch Pniów from getting a goal against them. Kryspin Dulka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 15th minute. Kryspin Dulka made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 18th minute. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Kees Mooiweer hit a great ball. Ton Eschendaal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 21st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 24 minutes into the match, Ruch Pniów's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Kryspin Dulka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Grabiel Saracha in the 30th minute of the match. Franciszek Piatek kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ton Eschendaal, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Kryspin Dulka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ton Eschendaal made a kick off. In the 55th minute Wim Wilmes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kryspin Dulka saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 57th minute, Wim Wilmes made a precise shot to the right of Kryspin Dulka. Ruch Pniów's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Kryspin Dulka made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 61st minute of play. Ruch Pniów's Kryspin Dulka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 69th minute of play. After 71 minutes, Kees Mooiweer mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Netherlands and the Ruch Pniów players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Ruch Pniów booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kees Mooiweer didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ton Eschendaal in the 75th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 76th minute of the match Ruch Pniów got a corner. Netherlands's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Rafal Dropinski ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ruch Pniów's Rafal Dropinski was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Arnout Reekers in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ton Eschendaal could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. In the 86th minute Wim Wilmes shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kryspin Dulka saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 86th minute, Grabiel Saracha hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Grabiel Saracha charged in rather forcefully in the 96th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Grabiel Saracha the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Ruch Pniów getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Grabiel Saracha hit a great ball. There was no doubt that Netherlands were the better team. Netherlands's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.