Challenge

Akhisar Stadyum
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) AKHisaR's Zühtü Uzma 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. 5 minutes into the match, AKHisaR's goal looked a bit too open when Lars Meesters came free, but Rahmi Özakıncı reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lars Meesters in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rahmi Özakıncı prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 5 minutes, Lars Meesters made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. AKHisaR's Rahmi Özakıncı tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Öztürk Tuğsavan in the 11th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Wim Wilmes in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rahmi Özakıncı saved AKHisaR from getting behind. AKHisaR's Rahmi Özakıncı played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 19th minute of play. 20 minutes into the match, AKHisaR's goal looked a bit too open when Gijsbert ter Kruimer came free, but Rahmi Özakıncı reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rahmi Özakıncı made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gustaaf Groeneveldt in the 23rd minute of play. Rahmi Özakıncı made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Wim Wilmes in the 26th minute of play. 30 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Duran Revan. 39 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Duran Revan. If Wim Wilmes had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 45 played minutes AKHisaR got a freekick which was hit by Ahmet İlhan Hazin. The AKHisaR players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Netherlands were winning 0-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gijsbert ter Kruimer to strike the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by David Eikelkamp in the 51st minute of play forced AKHisaR's goalkeeper Rahmi Özakıncı 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 Fadıl Özdel in the 52nd minute of play. Gijsbert ter Kruimer struck a weak shot in the 54th minute. Rahmi Özakıncı didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Netherlands. Gijsbert ter Kruimer took the ball and in the 57 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Rahmi Özakıncı. Rahmi Özakıncı dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-3. Zühtü Uzma sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Duran Revan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rahmi Özakıncı made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Eikelkamp in the 69th minute. Hadi Semi kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Hadi Semi hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Gustaaf Groeneveldt received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Rahmi Özakıncı tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to AKHisaR getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Buğra Darcan hit a great ball. In the 78th minute Gijsbert ter Kruimer shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rahmi Özakıncı saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Arnout Reekers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fadıl Özdel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fadıl Özdel in the 86th minute of play forced Netherlands's goalkeeper Arnout Reekers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. AKHisaR's Rahmi Özakıncı played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gijsbert ter Kruimer in the 87th minute of play. After some careless play in the AKHisaR defense, Gustaaf Groeneveldt kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Rahmi Özakıncı. The AKHisaR fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Rahmi Özakıncı should have stopped the shot. The AKHisaR fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Netherlands were clearly better and deserved to take the win.