Challenge

Dutch Rebels
Spectators: 42 (Terracing: 32, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Tomas Berganza kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 6th minute of play forced Dutch Rebels's goalkeeper Adam Vermeiren to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Marcos Cotilla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ola Pola, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adam Vermeiren made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Miguel Miralles in the 15th minute of play. In the 16th match minute, Dutch Rebels was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Antoine Steenbeeck to maneuver through the defense. In the 22nd minute Lauren Seveneijnts shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Lauren Seveneijnts came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 27 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Miralles. In the 31st minute, Dutch Rebels's Dylan Verhaert ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Marcos Cotilla. Marcos Cotilla yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Berten Wortelaert took the ball and in the 35 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Marcos Cotilla. Marcos Cotilla dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. In the 39th minute Lauren Seveneijnts shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Af the end of the first half the score was 3-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Dylan Verhaert to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Isidoro Sarmiento made a precise shot to the right of Adam Vermeiren. Dutch Rebels's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. Marcos Cotilla showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dylan Verhaert in the 57th minute of the match. Adam Vermeiren made an important save on a dangerous shot by Abraham Alguacil in the 60th minute. In the 62nd minute Obafemi N'Diaye shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 62nd minute, Isidoro Sarmiento hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 63 minutes into the game, Dutch Rebels's Lauren Seveneijnts nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcos Cotilla made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. In the 66th minute Ola Pola shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Marcos Cotilla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Alex Cambeiro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 73 played minutes Panama got a freekick which was hit by Abraham Alguacil. Adam Vermeiren showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Isidoro Sarmiento in the 75th minute of the match. Adam Vermeiren took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomas Berganza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dutch Rebels's defense didn't have a chance, in the 85th minute, when Alex Cambeiro scored to the left of an out of position Adam Vermeiren, making the score, 4-2. Dylan Sarmiento was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 91 minutes into the match. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Dutch Rebels had won after a very even match.