Challenge

Piao Stadium
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Gijsbert ter Kruimer started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Piao FC's Durval Soares played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 5th minute of play. In the 10th minute, Wim Wilmes 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. Wim Wilmes struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Durval Soares didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Evandro Pinheiro kicked well hit freekick during the 16th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 17th minute of play forced Piao FC's goalkeeper Durval Soares to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mateus Casado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Durval Soares took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 26th minute, Gaspar Vilas Boas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 27th minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Durval Soares saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Renato Aragão, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When %teams%'s Pedro Damásio was free in front of goal, he didn't hesitate to shoot 2-0 just inside the left pole, 33 minutes into the game. Arnout Reekers was annoyed at himself for letting in the shot. 35 minutes into the match, Piao FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Durval Soares reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 36th match minute, Piao FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandrino Quintela to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Piao FC's zone, Wim Wilmes stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Durval Soares came out of the goal and Wim Wilmes tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gaspar Vilas Boas in the 42nd minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pedro Damásio struck a weak shot in the 46th minute. Arnout Reekers didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Piao FC. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Renato Aragão stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renato Aragão in the 53rd minute of the match. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Renato Aragão in the 69th minute of the match. Wim Wilmes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Durval Soares read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 70th minute of play. With an all-out effort, Netherlands's Durval Soares threw himself towards the right post 71 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Durval Soares made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wim Wilmes in the 76th minute. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Renato Aragão, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Durval Soares made a fantastic save in the 80th minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. Piao FC's Durval Soares proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Piao FC from getting a goal against them. In the 84th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mathijn Doctor to maneuver through the defense. Durval Soares didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Wim Wilmes went, in the 89th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-2 was the resulting score. In the 91st match minute, Piao FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alexandrino Quintela to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 92nd minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Durval Soares breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.