National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) In the 3rd minute Valentin Negroni shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Darien Iribe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Darien Iribe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cornelio Ixidor, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. 10 minutes into the match, U21 Peru's goal looked a bit too open when Valentin Negroni came free, but Darien Iribe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 14 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 Ramon Del Piero. Chus Carreira could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Nemesio Baladi made a huge save. Darien Iribe made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cleto Barea in the 19th minute of play. The supporters of U21 Argentina booed when U21 Peru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Presebal Ubiña didn't get a good kick on the ball. Darien Iribe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cleto Barea, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nemesio Baladi made a fantastic save in the 29th minute, when Chus Carreira sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ramon Del Piero in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nemesio Baladi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When U21 Peru's Ramon Del Piero in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Argentina's goalie prevented a goal. Nemesio Baladi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dennis Bergkamp, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cesar Gau hit a great freekick 35 minutes into the match. Darien Iribe took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Valentin Negroni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Valentin Negroni to make the kick off. In the 54th minute, Cesar Gau hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Peru's Darien Iribe proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 57th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Peru from getting a goal against them. Nemesio Baladi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ramon Del Piero in the 60th minute of the match. 65 minutes into the match, U21 Peru's goal looked a bit too open when Cornelio Ixidor came free, but Darien Iribe reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 65 minutes in the game, Cornelio Ixidor dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. U21 Argentina's Thomas Corredor was substituted for Valentin Negroni. U21 Argentina made a substitution. Fabio Millrick replaced Cleto Barea. Darien Iribe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabio Millrick in the 69th minute of the match. Nemesio Baladi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ramon Del Piero, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Fabio Millrick sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 79 minutes of play, U21 Argentina's Saturnino Honrio made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Darien Iribe was left in no man's land by his defense there! 85 minutes into the match, U21 Peru's goalkeeper Darien Iribe had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Saturnino Honrio. In the 85th minute, Mark Renton hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ramon Del Piero fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nemesio Baladi having to interfere. U21 Argentina's Fabio Millrick got a good chance for a goal in the 89th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Darien Iribe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabio Millrick in the 90th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fabio Millrick in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Darien Iribe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Peru's goalkeeper Darien Iribe, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 94 played minutes U21 Peru got a freekick which was hit by Lilian Thuram. After 95 minutes of play, U21 Argentina's Fabio Millrick made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Darien Iribe was left in no man's land by his defense there!