Challenge

Anfield Road
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind NovaStella FK's goalkeeper Viktor Häll, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Wim Wilmes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Viktor Häll made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 27th minute of play. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Netherlands from getting a goal against them. Gustaaf Groeneveldt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 35th minute. Viktor Häll tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marcu Pantelimon in the 39th minute of play. Netherlands's Arnout Reekers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marcu Pantelimon in the 39th minute of play. The supporters of NovaStella FK booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lars Meesters didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marcu Pantelimon, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. Lars Meesters kicked well hit freekick during the 45th 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 home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Arif Çelebi Ergener was the one to do the kick off. After 52 minutes, Sivert Borre mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the NovaStella FK and the Netherlands players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 52nd match minute, NovaStella FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sivert Borre to maneuver through the defense. Netherlands's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 63rd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Arif Çelebi Ergener in the 65th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 74th minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt 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. After having played for 77 minutes, Gustaaf Groeneveldt managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Netherlands's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gustaaf Groeneveldt was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arif Çelebi Ergener in the 81st minute of play. In the 82nd match minute, NovaStella FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rickard Billberg to maneuver through the defense. Viktor Häll made an important save on a dangerous shot by Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 83rd minute. Rickard Billberg hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. After 86 played minutes NovaStella FK got a freekick which was hit by Reine Lidberg. 90 minutes had been played when some careless play by NovaStella FK'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. In the 91st minute, Ronny Odén hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Netherlands players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.