Challenge

Peçanhão
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off which started today's match. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zé Pedro Baptista in the 3rd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 6th minute of play forced Batalhão do Peçanha's goalkeeper Petr Čech to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 11 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. Petr Čech made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 14th minute of play. After having played with Netherlands's defense Arnaldo Tróia in the 18th minute fired away a shot at goal just outside the top left corner. A bit more spin and it would have been a certain goal. In the 18th minute, Epaminondas Baba hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Petr Čech having to interfere. The supporters of Batalhão do Peçanha booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Wim Wilmes didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Batalhão do Peçanha's Zé Pedro Baptista in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Netherlands's goalie prevented a goal. Zé Pedro Baptista blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Arnout Reekers having to make a save. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zé Pedro Baptista, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. After some careless play in the Netherlands defense, Zé Pedro Baptista 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. The supporters of Batalhão do Peçanha booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kees Mooiweer didn't get a good kick on the ball. 41 minutes into the game, Mathijn Doctor was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Netherlands's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Batalhão do Peçanha the free kick. The supporters of Batalhão do Peçanha booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mathijn Doctor didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zé Pedro Baptista in the 43rd minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When Wim Wilmes came up free with the goalie in the 50th minute, the Netherlands fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Wim Wilmes couldn't finish the play. With a little luck, Batalhão do Peçanha's Petr Čech got control of the ball when Gustaaf Groeneveldt tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 55th minute of the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Petr Čech saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 61st minute of play forced Batalhão do Peçanha's goalkeeper Petr Čech to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Egbert Nijveldt made in the 62nd minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Gijsbert ter Kruimer. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 66th minute of play forced Batalhão do Peçanha's goalkeeper Petr Čech to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 72 minutes into the game, Batalhão do Peçanha's Zé Pedro Baptista nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Arnout Reekers made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. After 78 minutes Batalhão do Peçanha's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Gijsbert ter Kruimer who took care of the corner kick. After 79 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Bas Tuitert. Epaminondas Baba hit a great freekick 91 minutes into the match. In the 92nd match minute, Batalhão do Peçanha was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Epaminondas Baba to maneuver through the defense.