National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) U21 Costa Rica's Jorge Padilla 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. U21 Costa Rica's Olger Azofeifa 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 8th minute of the match. After some careless play in the U21 Costa Rica defense, Lucas Gilchrist kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Olger Azofeifa. The U21 Costa Rica fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Olger Azofeifa should have stopped the shot. 13 minutes into the match, U21 Andorra's goal looked a bit too open when Hernan Mendez came free, but Santa Tecla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 14 minutes into the game, Andre Wise cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Olger Azofeifa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Olger Azofeifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Gilchrist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olger Azofeifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Gilchrist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Olger Azofeifa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Gilchrist in the 26th minute of the match. Olger Azofeifa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Andre Wise in the 28th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jorge Padilla in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Santa Tecla saved U21 Andorra from getting behind. Olger Azofeifa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Lucas Gilchrist in the 33rd minute of the match. Olger Azofeifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andre Wise, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 42 minutes into the game, U21 Andorra's Lucas Gilchrist nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Olger Azofeifa made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-6. Andre Wise recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 47th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After the first half U21 Andorra were leading 0-6. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Andre Wise to make the kick off. In the 51st match minute, U21 Costa Rica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mauricio Contreras to maneuver through the defense. Olger Azofeifa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andre Wise, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. Olger Azofeifa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andre Wise, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. After 56 minutes of play, U21 Andorra's Andre Wise made it 0-7 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Olger Azofeifa was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Costa Rica's goalkeeper Olger Azofeifa, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Andre Wise in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Olger Azofeifa prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tony Froggatt fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Olger Azofeifa having to interfere. U21 Costa Rica made a substitution. Kerry Flöter replaced Hernan Mendez. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andre Wise in the 72nd minute of play forced U21 Costa Rica's goalkeeper Olger Azofeifa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 74th match minute, U21 Costa Rica was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luis Marin to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, U21 Costa Rica's Eladio Elizondo got a free kick in the 77th minute. 78 minutes into the match, U21 Andorra's Phil Vine sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Olger Azofeifa narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Olger Azofeifa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lucas Gilchrist, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The crowd rose to their feet as Lucas Gilchrist kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Olger Azofeifa. That made the score 0-8 in the 81 minute of play. U21 Costa Rica's Olger Azofeifa proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 87th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Costa Rica from getting a goal against them. Mićo Grande hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. In the 93rd minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Andorra's goalkeeper Santa Tecla, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar.