Challenge

Temida Stadion
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Gijsbert ter Kruimer kicked off to start the match. Ikonom Brúmbarov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Eikelkamp in the 6th minute of play. In the 11th minute of the match, Traycho Stamboldzhiev tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Arnout Reekers saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Arnout Reekers made a fantastic save in the 13th minute, when Dinko Ormandzhiev sent off a good shot on target. In the 13th minute of the match, Dinko Ormandzhiev got a very nice opportunity to score, but Arnout Reekers was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. When the match had gone on for 16 minutes, Traycho Stamboldzhiev took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Arnout Reekers to make any attempt to save it. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 19th minute after Temida Sf's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. 23 minutes in the game Gu Di Chong did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Svetlin Pochinkov. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dimitar Famparski got free with Arnout Reekers in the 24th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 25 minutes into the match, Temida Sf's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Ikonom Brúmbarov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Wim Wilmes struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Ikonom Brúmbarov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Temida Sf's Ikonom Brúmbarov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 29th minute of play. In the 32nd minute Mario Kisev 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. The supporters of Temida Sf booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wim Wilmes didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dimitar Famparski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

After having played for 51 minutes, Gijsbert ter Kruimer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gijsbert ter Kruimer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ikonom Brúmbarov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 52nd minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Traycho Stamboldzhiev in the 55th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Traycho Stamboldzhiev in the 55th minute of play. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Egbert Nijveldt hit a great ball. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dinko Ormandzhiev in the 59th minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 64 minutes into the game, when Borimir Kachov put in a rough tackle. After 66 played minutes Temida Sf got a freekick which was hit by Borimir Kachov. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 67th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Ikonom Brúmbarov. Temida Sf's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Ikonom Brúmbarov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lars Meesters in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ikonom Brúmbarov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dinko Ormandzhiev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. Temida Sf's Pavel Kenov was substituted for Dimitar Famparski. 82 minutes into the match, Temida Sf's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Ikonom Brúmbarov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Kisev in the 88th minute of play. In the 91st minute David Eikelkamp shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ikonom Brúmbarov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 92nd minute, Mario Kisev made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Pavel Kenov in the 95th minute of play. Netherlands's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because Temida Sf had won, even though Netherlands had held more of the ball.