Challenge

Carmelo City Stadium
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Alessio Punta kicked off to start the match. Centenario City FC's Edmund Piczak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 3rd minute of play. After having played for 6 minutes, Lars Meesters managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Lars Meesters was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Edmund Piczak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 14th minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edmund Piczak saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 16 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Gillermo Aguirre came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 27th minute, Wim Wilmes made a precise shot to the right of Edmund Piczak. Centenario City FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 30th minute of play forced Centenario City FC's goalkeeper Edmund Piczak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Centenario City FC's attentive Xantalen Padierna managed to snatch the ball when Kees Mooiweer made a throw-in in the 34th minute of the game. In the 36th minute Alessio Punta 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. After a rather tough play, Centenario City FC's Gillermo Aguirre got a free kick in the 36th minute. Kees Mooiweer got a throw-in 38 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Gijsbert ter Kruimer. Edmund Piczak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Netherlands's Wim Wilmes got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

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. Edmund Piczak 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 54th minute. 64 minutes into the match, Centenario City FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Edmund Piczak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 76thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Edmund Piczak, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Edmund Piczak made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 78th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 79th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edmund Piczak prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Lars Meesters hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alessio Punta in the 82nd minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 85th minute, Avni Önder hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Edmund Piczak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 87th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Netherlands's zone, Alessio Punta stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arnout Reekers came out of the goal and Alessio Punta tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Wim Wilmes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Edmund Piczak made a huge save. Centenario City FC's Edmund Piczak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 95th minute of play. Netherlands's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.