National Team Friendly

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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Australia's goalkeeper Arjen Lucassen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Australia's defense didn't have a chance, in the 7th minute, when Karsten Keller scored to the left of an out of position Arjen Lucassen, making the score, 1-0. The Netherlands fans' excitement grew in the 10th match minute when Netherlands's Karsten Keller looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Karsten Keller did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 3-0 to the left of a surprised Arjen Lucassen 15 minutes into the match. Karsten Keller's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 18thth minute, Arjen Lucassen skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 22ndth minute of the game Rudi Voller who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Australia's Arjen Lucassen was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Boyde Minne had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Boyde Minne might have been able to make a better finish in the 31st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Tom Akkerboom. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Boyde Minne ran back to his position shaking his head. After 33 played minutes Australia got a freekick which was hit by Boyde Minne. Australia's Arjen Lucassen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rudi Voller in the 43rd minute of play. In the 44th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Karsten Keller to maneuver through the defense. After 46 played minutes Netherlands got a freekick which was hit by Stijn Legdeur. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Boyde Minne made a kick off. If Rudi Voller had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Arjen Lucassen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rudi Voller in the 56th minute of the match. Arjen Lucassen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rudi Voller in the 58th minute of the match. Karsten Keller took the ball and in the 60 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Arjen Lucassen. Arjen Lucassen dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. Australia's Arjen Lucassen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Karsten Keller in the 65th minute of play. Australia's Arjen Lucassen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ron Gerrits in the 70th minute of play. Ron Gerrits scored 5-0 in the 70th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arjen Lucassen, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Australia made a substitution. Remy Bundy replaced Boyde Minne. Netherlands made a substitution. Hugo Zeldenrust replaced Rudi Voller. Tom Akkerboom took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Remy Bundy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hugo Zeldenrust sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugo Zeldenrust in the 88th minute of play forced Australia's goalkeeper Arjen Lucassen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Netherlands walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.