Challenge

Buitenhout Theater
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. Francisco Seco started the match with the kick off. In the 3rd minute, Toni Schirring hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Maximiliano Escribano's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Tudor Mihoc was relentless in the 4th minute of the game. An unexpectedly hard shot by Francisco Seco in the 7th minute of play forced Buitenhout FC's goalkeeper Tudor Mihoc to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Joaquin Gayoso took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ruud Reinders, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 20 minutes into the match, Uruguay's goal looked a bit too open when Ruud Reinders came free, but Joaquin Gayoso reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Uruguay's zone, Sjaak Degens stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Joaquin Gayoso came out of the goal and Sjaak Degens tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sjaak Degens kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 24thth minute. Though ot was a great shot Uruguay's keeper Joaquin Gayoso was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. A collision led to Uruguay getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Alberto Gisbert hit a great ball. Joaquin Gayoso showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ruud Reinders in the 28th minute of the match. In the 30th minute Francisco Seco shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tudor Mihoc saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute of the match, Sjaak Degens got a very nice opportunity to score, but Joaquin Gayoso was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. In the 34th minute, Camilo Franco hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a little luck, Uruguay's Joaquin Gayoso got control of the ball when Sjaak Degens tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 40th match minute, Buitenhout FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ted Fokkelman to maneuver through the defense. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The audience was convinced that Sjaak Degens's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Joaquin Gayoso was relentless in the 58th minute of the game. Buitenhout FC's Tudor Mihoc proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Buitenhout FC from getting a goal against them. Ruud Reinders sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Buitenhout FC made a substitution. Robert Ramzinski replaced Ruud Reinders. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Robert Ramzinski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Buitenhout FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Robert Ramzinski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Joaquin Gayoso breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Robert Ramzinski struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Joaquin Gayoso didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Buitenhout FC. Maximiliano Escribano fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 82nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tudor Mihoc having to interfere. The supporters of Uruguay booed when Buitenhout FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hannibal Lecter didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Camilo Franco during the 96th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 96th match minute, Uruguay was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Camilo Franco to maneuver through the defense. Ted Fokkelman took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 97th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Joaquin Gayoso. Uruguay's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.