Challenge

El Volcán
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fidel Jokin kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd minute Miguel Castanheira 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. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vipos FC's goalkeeper Gervasio Ixaka, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 8th minute Miguel Castanheira 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. Gijsbert ter Kruimer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gervasio Ixaka having to interfere. Gervasio Ixaka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lars Meesters, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miguel Castanheira in the 21st minute of the match. 23 minutes into the match, Vipos FC's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Gervasio Ixaka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. Vipos FC'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. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 28th minute after Vipos FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the corner. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 37th minute of play forced Vipos FC's goalkeeper Gervasio Ixaka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Gervasio Ixaka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 37th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Gijsbert ter Kruimer stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Gervasio Ixaka took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zeledon Barbosa in the 52nd minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Gervasio Ixaka tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 59th minute Rafa Santos Borré 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. Rafa Santos Borré sent away a hard shot on goal in the 62nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Manuel Lluc hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Vipos FC's Fidel Jokin got a free kick in the 70th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gervasio Ixaka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Wim Wilmes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Gervasio Ixaka made a huge save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gijsbert ter Kruimer during the 80th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer hit a great ball. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafa Santos Borré, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 85 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Zeledon Barbosa came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 89 minutes into the match, Vipos FC's goalkeeper Gervasio Ixaka had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wim Wilmes. Mathijn Doctor kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. In the 94th match minute, Vipos FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gaspar Acuña to maneuver through the defense. Netherlands played a much better game than Vipos FC and deserved their victory. The Vipos FC players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.