National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Estevan Meenen got the match started through his kick off. Matthy Meijers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Robert Collen in the 2nd minute of play. U21 Belgium's Matthy Meijers played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Roelof Molenaar in the 6th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robert Collen in the 8th minute of play forced U21 Belgium's goalkeeper Matthy Meijers to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dennis Beerthuis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Estevan Meenen, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Matthy Meijers showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Klaas Jan Mol in the 15th minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Klaas Jan Mol's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Matthy Meijers was relentless in the 18th minute of the game. 22 minutes into the match, Robert Collen had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Matthy Meijers. U21 Belgium's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Robert Collen was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. Matthy Meijers made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Roelof Molenaar in the 29th minute of play. Matthy Meijers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Roelof Molenaar, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Dries Bogaard hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Matthy Meijers showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Klaas Jan Mol, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. The supporters of U21 Belgium booed when U21 Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ted Fokkelman didn't get a good kick on the ball. Dennis Beerthuis showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Wout Leroy, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. In the 47th minute Estevan Meenen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dennis Beerthuis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After the first half U21 Netherlands were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Robert Collen was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute, Joey Moens hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 56th minute Klaas Jan Mol shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Matthy Meijers saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 58th minute of the match, Robert Collen tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Matthy Meijers saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. The supporters of U21 Belgium booed when U21 Netherlands was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ted Fokkelman didn't get a good kick on the ball. 61 minutes into the match, U21 Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Estevan Meenen came free, but Dennis Beerthuis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 68 played minutes U21 Belgium got a freekick which was hit by Arnoud Vlimmens. U21 Belgium's Matthy Meijers proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 69th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Belgium from getting a goal against them. 72 minutes into the match, U21 Belgium's goal looked a bit too open when Klaas Jan Mol came free, but Matthy Meijers reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 73rd minute U21 Netherlands were awarded a corner. Marnix Mastebroek went to the cornerflag to take it. Dennis Beerthuis showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Estevan Meenen in the 75th minute of the match. Roelof Molenaar's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Matthy Meijers read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. Robert Collen sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. U21 Netherlands's Dennis Beerthuis played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Estevan Meenen in the 84th minute of play. 86 minutes into the match, Klaas Jan Mol had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Matthy Meijers. U21 Belgium's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Klaas Jan Mol was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Matthy Meijers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferry Hebels, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matthy Meijers took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferry Hebels, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. U21 Netherlands had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.