National Team Friendly

National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Hólmfastur Óskarsson started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 8 minutes into the match, Iceland's goal looked a bit too open when Aðalsteinn Esbjærg came free, but Petr Čech reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Petr Čech made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mats Caballero in the 14th minute of play. Petr Čech showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aðalsteinn Esbjærg, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Armand Quison made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Glói Emilsson in the 17th minute of play. Petr Čech took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patrick Golez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Petr Čech made an important save on a dangerous shot by Patrick Golez in the 22nd minute. Hólmfastur Óskarsson sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Petr Čech showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aðalsteinn Esbjærg in the 27th minute of the match. An unexpected shot in the 28th minute by Jikoy Ayson got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aðalsteinn Esbjærg in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Petr Čech prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Aðalsteinn Esbjærg's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Petr Čech was relentless in the 29th minute of the game. If Hólmfastur Óskarsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Hólmfastur Óskarsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 40th minute, Hólmfastur Óskarsson 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. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Valdór Pálsson during the 42nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Philippines booed when Iceland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Valdór Pálsson didn't get a good kick on the ball. 43 minutes into the match, Aðalsteinn Esbjærg sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Petr Čech threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Aðalsteinn Esbjærg this time. Petr Čech made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aðalsteinn Esbjærg in the 46th minute of play.

Iceland's Kristmundur Knútsson was substituted for Viggó Ólafsson. Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Aðalsteinn Esbjærg to make the kick off. When Philippines's Floyd Tugade in the 52nd minute got a chance for a shot 52nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Iceland's goalie prevented a goal. Petr Čech showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Floyd Tugade in the 55th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the match, Iceland's goal looked a bit too open when Floyd Tugade came free, but Petr Čech reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 66 minutes into the match, Philippines's goal looked a bit too open when Vélaugur Óskarsson came free, but Armand Quison reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Iceland's Vélaugur Óskarsson got a good chance for a goal in the 68th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Philippines's Armand Quison played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hólmfastur Óskarsson in the 72nd minute of play. In the 72ndth minute of the game Hólmfastur Óskarsson who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Philippines's Armand Quison was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Petr Čech showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aðalsteinn Esbjærg in the 74th minute of the match. A collision led to Philippines getting a freekick after 78 minutes play. Andrew Tongson hit a great ball. Iceland's Petr Čech played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Aðalsteinn Esbjærg in the 80th minute of play. With a little luck, Philippines's Armand Quison got control of the ball when Glói Emilsson tried to sneak it across the goal line. If Hólmfastur Óskarsson had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hólmfastur Óskarsson received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Armand Quison tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 90th match minute, Iceland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Össur Ármannsson to maneuver through the defense. After 95 played minutes Philippines got a freekick which was hit by Leslie Macaraat. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Iceland walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.