Challenge

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Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Koby Wright started the match with the kick off. Fc Benefica's Mitchel Dijkstra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Koby Wright in the 3rd minute of play. In the 11th match minute, Fc Benefica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Leandro Soares to maneuver through the defense. David Wilmink kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Leandro Soares's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Jax Williamson read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Fc Benefica's Mitchel Dijkstra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rohan Watson in the 16th minute of play. Mitchel Dijkstra stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Koby Wright's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Mitchel Dijkstra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carter George, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Mitchel Dijkstra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Koby Wright, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After having played for 29 minutes, Leandro Soares managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Fc Benefica's supporters crossed their fingers, but Leandro Soares was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mitchel Dijkstra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Koby Wright, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Mitchel Dijkstra stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Koby Wright's shot from short distance in the 33rd minute. After a rather tough play, Canada's Eric Hill got a free kick in the 35th minute. Humberto Jonge kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Humberto Jonge hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

If Leandro Soares had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Mitchel Dijkstra showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Koby Wright, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. Canada made a substitution. Filip Edwards replaced Koby Wright. In the 62nd minute of the match Canada got a corner. Fc Benefica's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Jan Dixon ran over to the corner to take the kick. Canada made a substitution. Theo Burton replaced Rohan Watson. An unexpectedly hard shot by Theo Burton in the 66th minute of play forced Fc Benefica's goalkeeper Mitchel Dijkstra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Fc Benefica getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Jens van Basten hit a great ball. In the 68th minute, Jens van Basten hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Alfred John made in the 70th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Luka Harris however managed to control. Fc Benefica's Mitchel Dijkstra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Filip Edwards in the 72nd minute of play. Mitchel Dijkstra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Edwards in the 74th minute of play. Fc Benefica's Mitchel Dijkstra played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Theo Burton in the 76th minute of play. Mitchel Dijkstra made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Filip Edwards in the 77th minute of play. Alfred John got a throw-in 84 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Filip Edwards. In the 85th minute Filip Edwards shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mitchel Dijkstra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 89th minute Canada were awarded a corner. Jan Dixon went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led Canada's Richard Mccarthy to fire away a dangerous shot which Mitchel Dijkstra despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After taking down the ball on Canada's corner Jan Dixon fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Mitchel Dijkstra quite easily take care of the ball. 94 minutes into the game, Theo Burton lined in a short shot 0-1 behind a frustrated Mitchel Dijkstra. Canada's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.