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Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 5 minutes into the match, Nisu Unn's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Ingmar Karuauk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 6th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. Nisu Unn's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Gijsbert ter Kruimer ran over to the corner to take the kick. After taking down the ball on Netherlands's corner Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Ingmar Karuauk quite easily take care of the ball. Mathijn Doctor hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. In the 22nd minute, Marcin Pochorylo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ingmar Karuauk saved Nisu Unn from getting behind. After 25 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Kees Mooiweer. A collision led to Nisu Unn getting a freekick after 29 minutes play. Eiko Heinmaa hit a great ball. Ingmar Karuauk made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 33rd minute of play. In the 34th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kees Mooiweer to maneuver through the defense. 36 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Ardo Teras came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, Nisu Unn's goal looked a bit too open when Wim Wilmes came free, but Ingmar Karuauk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner ended in Gijsbert ter Kruimer almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Nisu Unn's Ingmar Karuauk did a great save. After having played for 45 minutes, Ardo Teras managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nisu Unn's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ardo Teras was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ingmar Karuauk narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Wim Wilmes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ingmar Karuauk having to interfere. After 61 played minutes Nisu Unn got a freekick which was hit by Milosz Szostak. In the 61st minute of the match Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ingmar Karuauk showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Ingmar Karuauk made a fantastic save in the 64th minute, when Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent off a good shot on target. Ingmar Karuauk stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gijsbert ter Kruimer's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Ardo Teras took the ball and in the 69 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arnout Reekers. Arnout Reekers dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Nisu Unn made a substitution. Erik Männik replaced Ardo Teras. Ingmar Karuauk made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 77th minute. Lars Meesters might have been able to make a better finish in the 80th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ingmar Karuauk. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Lars Meesters ran back to his position shaking his head. After 81 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Kees Mooiweer. In the 83rd minute, Erik Männik 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. Erik Männik fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Arnout Reekers having to interfere. 91 minutes into the game, Milosz Szostak was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Nisu Unn's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Netherlands the free kick. A collision led to Nisu Unn getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Milosz Szostak hit a great ball. Ingmar Karuauk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Nisu Unn were victorious despite being under pressure from Netherlands for much of the match.