National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) U21 Liechtenstein's Lucas Batliner 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andreas Fromm in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sydney Ross saved U21 Australia from getting behind. In the 13th match minute, U21 Liechtenstein was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lucas Batliner to maneuver through the defense. Alfons Telic showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Best Pukallus, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. After 15 played minutes Andreas Fromm rounded U21 Australia's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. In the 20th minute, Bill Fitzpatrick made a precise shot to the right of Alfons Telic. U21 Liechtenstein's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. 25 minutes into the match, U21 Liechtenstein's goal looked a bit too open when Bill Fitzpatrick came free, but Alfons Telic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Best Pukallus during the 31st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 31st minute, Best Pukallus hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Australia's Sydney Ross proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 32nd minute of the match, managed to save U21 Australia from getting a goal against them. In the 35thth minute of the game Bill Fitzpatrick who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Liechtenstein's Alfons Telic was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Hans Odd fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 Australia's protests and gave Hans Odd a yellow card for diving instead. In the 36th minute, Hans Odd hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 41 minutes into the match, U21 Liechtenstein's goal looked a bit too open when Best Pukallus came free, but Alfons Telic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. U21 Liechtenstein's Alfons Telic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Best Pukallus in the 43rd minute of play. The referee felt a red card was in order, 44 minutes into the game, when Sam Banzer put in a rough tackle. The supporters of U21 Australia booed when U21 Liechtenstein was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sam Banzer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mirko Brülisauer's late challenge caught a U21 Australia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mirko Brülisauer helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of U21 Australia booed when U21 Liechtenstein was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mirko Brülisauer didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfons Telic showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bill Fitzpatrick in the 47th minute of the match.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bill Fitzpatrick was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Mirko Brülisauer threw the ball into play from the sideline. U21 Australia's Best Pukallus quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After 53 played minutes Bill Fitzpatrick rounded U21 Liechtenstein's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bill Fitzpatrick in the 57th minute of play forced U21 Liechtenstein's goalkeeper Alfons Telic to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 61 minutes into the match, U21 Liechtenstein's goalkeeper Alfons Telic had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Bill Fitzpatrick. U21 Australia made a substitution. Lucas Head Son replaced Bill Fitzpatrick. After a rather tough play, U21 Australia's Best Pukallus got a free kick in the 63rd minute. 65 minutes into the match, U21 Liechtenstein's goal looked a bit too open when Best Pukallus came free, but Alfons Telic reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alfons Telic made a fantastic save in the 68th minute, when Lucas Head Son sent off a good shot on target. Alfons Büchel-Sele sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. U21 Liechtenstein made a substitution. Hans-Adam Rohrer replaced Alfons Büchel-Sele. Matthias Hanslow hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Matthias Hanslow kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the game, Barnett Hickman was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 Australia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave U21 Liechtenstein the free kick. Alfons Telic made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lucas Head Son in the 87th minute of play. Mirko Brülisauer kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. U21 Liechtenstein's Alfons Telic played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lucas Head Son in the 90th minute of play. 92 minutes had been played when some careless play by U21 Liechtenstein's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Paul Pegler was slow to take the kick. During this time U21 Australia's players had a chance to rest. U21 Liechtenstein's Alfons Telic proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 95th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Liechtenstein from getting a goal against them. Best Pukallus who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 97thth minute tested the skills of Alfons Telic when he managed to save the team from getting behind. U21 Australia's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.