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National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) U21 Argentina's Nemesio Baladi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Gilchrist in the 3rd minute of play. Russ Griggs kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bartolo Clementi in the 5th minute of play forced U21 Andorra's goalkeeper Santa Tecla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. U21 Andorra's Santa Tecla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bartolo Clementi in the 6th minute of play. Carlos Marchena kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. In the 8th minute, Bartolo Clementi 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. U21 Andorra's Bryan Hardy shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 11th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Nemesio Baladi but with some difficulty. In the 15thth minute of the game Bartolo Clementi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Andorra's Santa Tecla was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A hard shot 16 in the game by Damien Fowler from a close distance when the talented Nemesio Baladi managed to make a qualified save. U21 Argentina's players were relieved. The supporters of U21 Argentina booed when U21 Andorra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Damien Fowler didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nemesio Baladi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Damien Fowler, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Lucas Gilchrist made a well adjusted shot against goal in the 33rdth minute coming free in front of the goal, but Nemesio Baladi would not let the ball come through at any expense and made a nice save by the left post. U21 Andorra were awarded a corner in the 34th minute after U21 Argentina's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Phil Vine took the corner. U21 Andorra's Phil Vine was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Nemesio Baladi in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. With a little luck, U21 Argentina's Nemesio Baladi got control of the ball when Damien Fowler tried to sneak it across the goal line. U21 Andorra's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Phil Vine in the 37th minute. 41 minutes into the match, U21 Argentina's goalkeeper Nemesio Baladi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Damien Fowler. Russ Griggs hit a great freekick 44 minutes into the match. U21 Argentina's Hugo Casomiro was substituted for Habakkuk Velázquez. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Segundo Casco was the one to do the kick off. Severiano Urbez's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 53rdth minute, Santa Tecla skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Segundo Casco kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Santa Tecla. That made the score 0-1 in the 53 minute of play. Nemesio Baladi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Gilchrist in the 57th minute of the match. U21 Andorra made a substitution. Darren Blewitt replaced Lucas Gilchrist. In the 64thth minute of the game Damien Fowler who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Argentina's Nemesio Baladi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 65th minute, Javi Guerra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience thought a goal was coming when Severiano Urbez got free with Santa Tecla in the 66th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 67 minutes into the match, U21 Argentina's goal looked a bit too open when Paul Reeve came free, but Nemesio Baladi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When U21 Andorra's Damien Fowler in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Argentina's goalie prevented a goal. U21 Andorra's Santa Tecla played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Severiano Urbez in the 70th minute of play. Santa Tecla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hugo Casomiro in the 71st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Damien Fowler in the 75th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nemesio Baladi saved U21 Argentina from getting behind. With a little luck, U21 Andorra's Santa Tecla got control of the ball when Segundo Casco tried to sneak it across the goal line. Santa Tecla made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Severiano Urbez sent off a good shot on target. Nemesio Baladi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Damien Fowler in the 84th minute of the match. Donato Gabon made in the 86th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Charly Alcaraz however managed to control. Santa Tecla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saturnino Honrio in the 89th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Saturnino Honrio in the 93rd minute of play forced U21 Andorra's goalkeeper Santa Tecla to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Santa Tecla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Saturnino Honrio in the 97th minute of play. The U21 Argentina players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.