Challenge

Garopaba Arena
Spectators: 41 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Dedé Correia took the kick off in the first half of the match. Wim Wilmes received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 7th minute. Lauro Meirelles tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 10 minutes Netherlands's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Wambasther Özil who took care of the corner kick. Dedé Correia's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Arnout Reekers read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 13th minute of play. 21 minutes into the match, Garopaba F.C's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Lauro Meirelles reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 24 minutes into the match, Nicolas Bueno dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Arnout Reekers, 1-0. 36 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dedé Correia. With his leg Arnout Reekers managed to avoid a goal in the 43rdth minute, when Garopaba F.C's Dedé Correia fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side.

After 52 minutes Garopaba F.C'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. Egbert Nijveldt made a great header on Netherlands's corner, it was just that Garopaba F.C's Lauro Meirelles managed to reach the ball for a save. Nicolas Bueno kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Gustaaf Groeneveldt got free with Lauro Meirelles in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 60th minute of play forced Garopaba F.C's goalkeeper Lauro Meirelles to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 62nd minute, Wim Wilmes got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 64th minute, Nicolas Bueno made a precise shot to the right of Arnout Reekers. Netherlands's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Lauro Meirelles made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 73rd minute of play. In the 80th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by David Eikelkamp to maneuver through the defense. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dedé Correia in the 80th minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 84thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lauro Meirelles, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Lauro Meirelles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 87th minute. Lauro Meirelles showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Garopaba F.C's zone, Gijsbert ter Kruimer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Lauro Meirelles 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. The Garopaba F.C players were eager to celebrate when the final whistle sounded. They had somehow managed to win, even though the away team had held the majority of the possession.