Challenge

Never alone
Spectators: 51 (Terracing: 39, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Mübariz Team's Adışirin Azayev started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 2nd minute of play. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the ball and in the 12 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Äjdärxan Cümşüdov. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Wim Wilmes blasted a shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Äjdärxan Cümşüdov having to make a save. 16 minutes into the match, Wim Wilmes notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Mübariz Team's Äjdärxan Cümşüdov. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adışirin Azayev in the 18th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Şakir Adişirinov in the 21st minute of the match. Mübariz Team were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after Netherlands's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Gündüz Haqverdiyev took the corner. Şair Baloğlanov kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. After 26 minutes of play, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt made it 0-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov was left in no man's land by his defense there! 29 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-4. In the 31st minute, Sädräddin Cavadov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Adışirin Azayev could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 36th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 39th minute, Gijsbert ter Kruimer managed to get in a good position for a shot. Netherlands's supporters rose to their feet, but Gijsbert ter Kruimer was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 40th minute, Şair Baloğlanov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 42 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Şakir Adişirinov came free, but Arnout Reekers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Şakir Adişirinovs short, quick shot in the 42ndth minute got Arnout Reekers to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Adışirin Azayev could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. In the 44th minute, Şair Baloğlanov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Elman Zeynälzadä kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-4.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Gijsbert ter Kruimer made a kick off. After a defensive mix-up in Mübariz Team's zone, Gijsbert ter Kruimer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov came out of the goal and Gijsbert ter Kruimer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Wim Wilmes in the 57th minute of the match. 58 minutes had been played when some careless play by Mübariz Team's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was slow to take the kick. During this time Netherlands's players had a chance to rest. The corner went over the outstretched arms of Mübariz Team's goalie and right to Lars Meesters. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. Mübariz Team's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-5 in the ordered_time% minute. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 63rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Äşräf Ämrahov in the 67th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Äşräf Ämrahov in the 67th minute of play. When Adışirin Azayev fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mübariz Team's protests and gave Adışirin Azayev a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Mübariz Team getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Adışirin Azayev hit a great ball. Gustaaf Groeneveldt sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Şakir Adişirinov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 80th minute, Şair Baloğlanov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Mübariz Team fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-5. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Äşräf Ämrahov in the 85th minute of the match. 90 minutes into the game, Rähim Çobanov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Mübariz Team's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Netherlands the free kick. 90 minutes into the game, one of Mübariz Team:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Äjdärxan Cümşüdov had in the 91stth minute some difficulties stopping Gijsbert ter Kruimer's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Wim Wilmes fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Äjdärxan Cümşüdov having to interfere. Gustaaf Groeneveldt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Äjdärxan Cümşüdov having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Netherlands walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.