Challenge

La Bombonera
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bernabe Rojas made the kick off which started today's match. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Melquiades Galtero in the 2nd minute of play. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bernabe Rojas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Melquiades Galtero could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Arnout Reekers made a huge save. Adolfo Adrio took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Wim Wilmes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Gustaaf Groeneveldt struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Adolfo Adrio didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. 24 minutes into the game, Gijsbert ter Kruimer cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Adolfo Adrio was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Mauricio Oriche managed to get in a good position for a shot. 0 descensos's supporters rose to their feet, but Mauricio Oriche was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Arnout Reekers breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Adolfo Adrio 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 29th minute. Mathijn Doctor hit a great freekick 31 minutes into the match. In the 35th minute Gustaaf Groeneveldt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adolfo Adrio saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 38 minutes into the match, Gijsbert ter Kruimer had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Adolfo Adrio. 0 descensos's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Gijsbert ter Kruimer was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mauricio Oriche 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. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bernabe Rojas in the 45th minute of play. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauricio Oriche, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Egbert Nijveldt charged in rather forcefully in the 47th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Egbert Nijveldt the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 47th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Egbert Nijveldt to maneuver through the defense. In the 48th minute of the match Lucas-James Joshua shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Arnout Reekers showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball.

The wind increased when Gijsbert ter Kruimer made the kick off in the second half. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mauricio Oriche, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauricio Oriche, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. After 54 played minutes 0 descensos got a freekick which was hit by Robustiano Lico. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Adolfo Adrio in the 55th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lars Meesters hit a great freekick 63 minutes into the match. 0 descensos made a substitution. Oscar Ermano replaced Mauricio Oriche. After 64 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Lars Meesters. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oscar Ermano in the 75th minute of play. 79 minutes into the game, 0 descensos's Oscar Ermano 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, 1-2. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Oscar Ermano in the 83rd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Melquiades Galtero in the 85th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. David Eikelkamp charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed David Eikelkamp the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. David Eikelkamp kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. In the 87th minute Bernabe Rojas 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. Adolfo Adrio made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Eikelkamp in the 89th minute. In the 90th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. 0 descensos'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. The corner led Netherlands's Gijsbert ter Kruimer to fire away a dangerous shot which Adolfo Adrio despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The supporters of Netherlands booed when 0 descensos was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Enrique Firmin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oscar Ermano in the 96th minute of the match. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Netherlands eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.