Challenge

Øysvoll Stadion
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 14 minutes into the match, Rock Hard FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Kenneth Drange reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 15 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Gustaaf Groeneveldt nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kenneth Drange made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Gijsbert ter Kruimer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kenneth Drange 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 20th minute. 28 minutes into the match, Rock Hard FC's goal looked a bit too open when Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free, but Kenneth Drange reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kenneth Drange took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 32nd minute, Gustaaf Groeneveldt made a precise shot to the right of Kenneth Drange. Rock Hard FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Kenneth Drange took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 37 minutes play. Wim Wilmes hit a great ball. 39 minutes into the game, Netherlands's Wim Wilmes nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Kenneth Drange made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Arnout Reekers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sigve Ramberg, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sigve Ramberg in the 47th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Disappointed in the 0-3 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. Gijsbert ter Kruimer was the one to do the kick off. Rock Hard FC's Kenneth Drange played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Wim Wilmes in the 52nd minute of play. Gustaaf Groeneveldt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 59th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kenneth Drange having to interfere. In the 61st minute, Hu Xu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Wim Wilmes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Kenneth Drange read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. In the 64th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kenneth Drange saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kenneth Drange 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 65th minute. The supporters of Rock Hard FC booed when Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bas Tuitert didn't get a good kick on the ball. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigve Ramberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Netherlands's Lars Meesters got a good chance for a goal in the 72nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Arnout Reekers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sigve Ramberg in the 74th minute of the match. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sigve Ramberg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Rock Hard FC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Hu Xu hit a great ball. Gustaaf Groeneveldt came free with the goalkeeper in the 80th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Kenneth Drange could save by the left post. Arnout Reekers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Frank Haavik in the 82nd minute of play. After 87 minutes, Hans-Martin Torvund mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Rock Hard FC and the Netherlands players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 87 played minutes Rock Hard FC got a freekick which was hit by Hans-Martin Torvund. If Gijsbert ter Kruimer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When the final whistle sounded Netherlands left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Rock Hard FC.