Challenge

Arsin arena
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Naim Süleymanoğlu kicked off to start the match. Naim Süleymanoğlu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 5th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. mesehor FC's Ulises Marquez played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 11th minute of play. 11 minutes into the game, Gijsbert ter Kruimer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Ulises Marquez was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gazi Cevher, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ulises Marquez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 23rd minute of play. Lars Meesters received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Ulises Marquez tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Naim Süleymanoğlu kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Arnout Reekers. That made the score 1-1 in the 26 minute of play. Naim Süleymanoğlu kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. 36 minutes into the game, Arif Tugay Tüzün recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Arnout Reekers. Arif Tugay Tüzün showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-1. In the 39thth minute of the game Gustaaf Groeneveldt who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but mesehor FC's Ulises Marquez was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 40th minute of play forced mesehor FC's goalkeeper Ulises Marquez to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 40 minutes of play, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ulises Marquez was left in no man's land by his defense there! Ulises Marquez showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 42nd minute of the match. The supporters of mesehor FC booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mathijn Doctor didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Naim Süleymanoğlu, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. A collision led to mesehor FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Berker Rıza Uzlet hit a great ball. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Ulises Marquez was a little too slow when Gijsbert ter Kruimer got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 52nd minute. The score was now 2-3. Ulises Marquez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lars Meesters in the 57th minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Ulises Marquez firmly grabbed it by the left post. Gijsbert ter Kruimer might have been able to make a better finish in the 69th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ulises Marquez. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Gijsbert ter Kruimer ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 72nd minute, Naim Süleymanoğlu made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-3. Arif Tugay Tüzün sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 82 minutes into the match, Wim Wilmes had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ulises Marquez. mesehor FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Wim Wilmes was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-4. Lars Meesters got in the 86th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Ulises Marquez handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. 95 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Arif Tugay Tüzün came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The mesehor FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Netherlands's performance. The match ended with a win for Netherlands.