National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) An unexpectedly hard shot by Julius Diggele in the 2nd minute of play forced Slovakia's goalkeeper Miroslav Seman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Miroslav Seman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julius Diggele, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Slovakia's Miroslav Seman played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Danny de Jaeger in the 9th minute of play. Miroslav Seman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julius Diggele in the 16th minute of the match. Netherlands were awarded a corner in the 18th minute after Slovakia's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Karsten Cornelisse took the corner. Miroslav Seman showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julius Diggele, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 23 minutes into the match, Netherlands's Julius Diggele sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Miroslav Seman narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 25th minute, Gabriel Holeň hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 25th minute Danny de Jaeger shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miroslav Seman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Peter Dubovsky came free with the goalkeeper in the 29th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Jordi Peppinck could save by the left post. Miroslav Seman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danny de Jaeger in the 31st minute of the match. Peter Dubovskys short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Jordi Peppinck to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Matthijs Rieks in the 37th minute of play forced Slovakia's goalkeeper Miroslav Seman to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Miroslav Seman made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Julius Diggele in the 38th minute of play. In the 38th match minute, Netherlands was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Matthijs Rieks to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Matthijs Rieks hit a great ball. A collision led to Netherlands getting a freekick after 41 minutes play. Julius Diggele hit a great ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Netherlands's Rein Schouten was substituted for Karsten Cornelisse. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Peter Dubovsky to make the kick off. Julius Diggele could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Miroslav Seman made a huge save. Miroslav Seman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julius Diggele in the 62nd minute of the match. In the 64th minute Matthijs Rieks shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miroslav Seman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Slovakia getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Ján Popluhár hit a great ball. Ján Popluhár kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Julius Diggele in the 78thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Miroslav Seman, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Miroslav Seman took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julius Diggele, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 82nd minute Julius Diggele shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Miroslav Seman saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Miroslav Seman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Danny de Jaeger in the 83rd minute of the match. In the 85th minute of the match Netherlands got a corner. Slovakia's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Julius Diggele ran over to the corner to take the kick. Miroslav Seman showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matthijs Rieks in the 87th minute of the match. Slovakia's Miroslav Seman proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save Slovakia from getting a goal against them. 95 minutes into the match, Netherlands's goal looked a bit too open when Tomáš Válka came free, but Jordi Peppinck reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Slovakia were awarded a corner in the 96th minute after Netherlands's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Matej Sestrienka took the corner. The Netherlands players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Slovakia from taking control. The game ends in a draw.