National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Italy's Ernesto Del Vecchio 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. In the 9th minute, Casper Kiewit got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hans Heuvel in the 10th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Daniele Cagnetta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Daniele Cagnetta came out of the goal in the 10th minute to try and stop a shot by Netherlands's Hans Heuvel. But to his dismay, Hans Heuvel quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-1. When Netherlands's Hans Heuvel in the 18th minute got a chance for a shot 18th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Italy's goalie prevented a goal. Daniele Cagnetta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Theo Kroon, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Daniele Cagnetta showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hans Heuvel, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. With a little luck, Netherlands's Godfried Buskes got control of the ball when Ferdinando Mazzetti tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Danny de Jaeger in the 26th minute of play forced Italy's goalkeeper Daniele Cagnetta to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ernesto Del Vecchio's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 28thth minute, Godfried Buskes skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The supporters of Netherlands booed when Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alberigo Di Camillo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ernesto Del Vecchio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Godfried Buskes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 32nd minute of play. Daniele Cagnetta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hans Heuvel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 37th minute Theo Kroon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Daniele Cagnetta saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Daniele Cagnetta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hans Heuvel in the 39th minute of the match. Daniele Cagnetta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hans Heuvel in the 42nd minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 43rd minute, Ferdinando Mazzetti managed to get in a good position for a shot. Italy's supporters rose to their feet, but Ferdinando Mazzetti was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Godfried Buskes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 44 minutes into the match, Italy's goal looked a bit too open when Theo Kroon came free, but Daniele Cagnetta reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Daniele Cagnetta showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Theo Kroon in the 46th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hans Heuvel made a kick off. Godfried Buskes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ernesto Del Vecchio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 53rd minute, Casper Kiewit reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Daniele Cagnetta. The goal made the score 0-2. Daniele Cagnetta was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Hans Heuvel showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-3 in the 58 minute of play. Netherlands's Gert Hofkamp was substituted for Rein Schouten. Daniele Cagnetta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Casper Kiewit in the 65th minute. Daniele Cagnetta made a fantastic save in the 66th minute, when Casper Kiewit sent off a good shot on target. Netherlands's Godfried Buskes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferdinando Mazzetti in the 69th minute of play. 70 minutes into the game, Theo Kroon recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Daniele Cagnetta. Theo Kroon showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Italy made a substitution. Cristoforo Alessandrini replaced Ferdinando Mazzetti. Italy made a substitution. Gale Otto replaced Fortunato Vettori. Netherlands's Izaak Hoekstra was substituted for Casper Kiewit. Netherlands's Godfried Buskes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ernesto Del Vecchio in the 77th minute of play. The corner led to Italy's Francesco Malinconico getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Daniele Cagnetta made an important save on a dangerous shot by Theo Kroon in the 81st minute. Daniele Cagnetta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hans Heuvel in the 82nd minute of play. Daniele Cagnetta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hans Heuvel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hans Heuvel's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 84thth minute, Daniele Cagnetta skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ernesto Del Vecchio fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Godfried Buskes having to interfere. Sven Kramer hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After having played for 93 minutes, Alvise Campana managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Italy's supporters crossed their fingers, but Alvise Campana was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 94th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Theo Kroon to maneuver through the defense. In the 95thth minute of the game Cristoforo Alessandrini who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Netherlands's Godfried Buskes was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Netherlands's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.
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