A few days after the start of the Midweek competition, the Vakgericht weekend team was also ready to play their first match of the outdoor season. The home team was fully prepared: the last one at the house party was the first on the pitch, with his three other teammates completing one section. The other section was equally fit, but with a bit more sleep in their legs. This match also marked the return of Denise, the introduction of Arjanne, and Femke’s refereeing debut. With no substitutes and a large visiting team, the match kicked off.
The sunshine and pleasant temperature completed the setting. Both sides fought hard. The pace was high, but goals remained relatively few and far between. We can confidently conclude that the defense was tight. The score was tied at 6-6 at halftime.
Although the visitors made a few substitutions, the students held on bravely: 4, 2, or 1 hour of sleep wasn’t allowed to be the deciding factor in this game. Unfortunately, the away team still managed to gain the upper hand, and despite a 20-minute offensive, Vakgericht couldn’t regain control. With the final score being 7-9, we proudly congratulate SDO on their victory and left the field with our heads held high.