Challenge

Netherlands Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute Lars Meesters shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Pinki Kush saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 6 played minutes ACe Aimaro Juniors got a freekick which was hit by Demircan Münib. Pinki Kush 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. Pinki Kush made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 17th minute of play. Lech Czaplicki blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnout Reekers having to make a save. In the 21st minute, Wim Wilmes left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Netherlands fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lech Czaplicki in the 24th minute of play. Pinki Kush made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 25th minute. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marius Niculae, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. The supporters of ACe Aimaro Juniors booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lars Meesters didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 31st minute, Marius Niculae made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Netherlands's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 35th minute. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Marius Niculae stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. When Marius Niculae came up free with the goalie in the 61st minute, the ACe Aimaro Juniors 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 Marius Niculae couldn't finish the play. ACe Aimaro Juniors made a substitution. Olgierd Brack replaced Marius Niculae. ACe Aimaro Juniors's Jurand Filanowski was substituted for Jerzy Oliszewski. Olgierd Brack blasted a shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnout Reekers having to make a save. Pinki Kush showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Pinki Kush made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Eikelkamp in the 82nd minute of play. Pinki Kush showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 85th minute of the match. In the 86th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Pinki Kush was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Olgierd Bracks short, quick shot in the 94thth minute got Arnout Reekers to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Jurand Filanowski kicked well hit freekick during the 96th minute of the match. Netherlands walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.