Challenge

FC-Criuleni
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) After some careless play in the Netherlands defense, Gerson Simões kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Arnout Reekers. The Netherlands fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Arnout Reekers should have stopped the shot. Zydrunas Karcemarskas 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. Gijsbert ter Kruimer's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zydrunas Karcemarskas read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. 13 minutes into the match, Fc-Criuleni-City's goal looked a bit too open when David Eikelkamp came free, but Zydrunas Karcemarskas reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Mathijn Doctor fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Netherlands's protests and gave Mathijn Doctor a yellow card for diving instead. Fc-Criuleni-City's Zydrunas Karcemarskas played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 15th minute of play. 18 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Maxim Scobioalã came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd minute Gerson Simões 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. Gerson Simões in the 25thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Arnout Reekers, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Zydrunas Karcemarskas showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wim Wilmes, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 30 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Bengt Lundberg came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maxim Scobioalã in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Arnout Reekers prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Arnout Reekers stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bengt Lundberg's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. In the 43rd minute, Mathijn Doctor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gustaaf Groeneveldt recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 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 Gijsbert ter Kruimer stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Netherlands fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. Zydrunas Karcemarskas made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 55th minute of play. 56 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Maxim Scobioalã came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 59 minutes into the game, Wim Wilmes recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Zydrunas Karcemarskas. Wim Wilmes showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerson Simões in the 63rd minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bas Tuitert kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. In the 66th minute Gerson Simões 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. Through an outstanding action, after 68 minutes, Zydrunas Karcemarskas successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Joseph Stähelin hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. Matty Cash hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Fc-Criuleni-City's Zydrunas Karcemarskas proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 76th minute of the match, managed to save Fc-Criuleni-City from getting a goal against them. After 78 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Egbert Nijveldt. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Matty Cash, who was totally free with the ball in the 79th minute. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pavel Cheptene in the 81st minute of play. When Fc-Criuleni-City's Gerson Simões in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Netherlands's goalie prevented a goal. Zydrunas Karcemarskas showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lars Meesters in the 83rd minute of the match. 87 minutes into the match, Fc-Criuleni-City's goalkeeper Zydrunas Karcemarskas had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by David Eikelkamp. After a rather tough play, Netherlands's Bas Tuitert got a free kick in the 94th minute.