Challenge

Estadio Manzanares
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Dimitris Maropoulos got the match started through his kick off. Rafael Fix made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 5th minute of play. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Rafael Fix played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of Pan Queso y Leberbush FC booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lars Meesters didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 10th minute Dimitris Maropoulos 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. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Rafael Fix tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Rafael Fix showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 19th minute of the match. After 20 played minutes Pan Queso y Leberbush FC got a freekick which was hit by Federico Izel. Rafael Fix 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 22nd minute. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 23th minute after Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. Virgilio Benitez kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. 27 minutes into the game, Lars Meesters threw the ball into play from the sideline. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Ioseba Llorente quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Rafael Fix showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 33rd minute of the match. Federico Izel kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Wim Wilmes got free with Rafael Fix in the 51st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Gustaaf Groeneveldt could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Rafael Fix made a huge save. 56 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Cornelio Cesaro came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 60th minute Dimitris Maropoulos 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. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's attentive Americo Montrel managed to snatch the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt made a throw-in in the 63rd minute of the game. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cornelio Cesaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Dimitris Maropoulos quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Gustaaf Groeneveldt, made in the 72nd minute of the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jonathan Cordarrol during the 73rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 73rd match minute, Pan Queso y Leberbush FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jonathan Cordarrol to maneuver through the defense. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Rafael Fix firmly grabbed it by the left post. Netherlands's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.