National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10334 (Terracing: 7751, Seating: 2377, VIP seats: 206) Firmo Echevarria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Narciso Sasoin, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. A collision led to U21 Argentina getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Arnaldo Pitin hit a great ball. In the 15th minute of the match, Bartoli Caracedo got a very nice opportunity to score, but Guillermo Sara was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. U21 Argentina's Guillermo Sara played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gil Llamas in the 19th minute of play. Firmo Echevarria showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Narciso Sasoin, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Narciso Sasoin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 31 minutes into the match, U21 Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Narciso Sasoin came free, but Firmo Echevarria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 31 minutes into the match, Narciso Sasoin notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of U21 Colombia's Firmo Echevarria. Firmo Echevarria was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 37th minute Julio Roca shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Firmo Echevarria saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bartoli Caracedo kicked well hit freekick during the 40th minute of the match. 44 minutes into the match, Narciso Sasoin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Firmo Echevarria. U21 Colombia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Narciso Sasoin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2.

Guillermo Sara took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gil Llamas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Colombia's goalkeeper Firmo Echevarria, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 61 played minutes U21 Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Gudesteo Delgadillo. After 63 played minutes Narciso Sasoin could catch the ball where he stood relatively free a bit outside the goal and without hesitation he completed 0-3 into the left cross. Guillermo Sara showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gil Llamas in the 68th minute of the match. In the 68th minute Gil Llamas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Guillermo Sara saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 69th minute, Narciso Sasoin made a precise shot to the right of Firmo Echevarria. U21 Colombia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. U21 Argentina made a substitution. Benjamin Jerano replaced Narciso Sasoin. U21 Colombia's Cebo Marina was substituted for Amador Colmenarejo. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Benjamin Jerano in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Firmo Echevarria saved U21 Colombia from getting behind. 74 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when U21 Argentina's Benjamin Jerano fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. With an all-out effort, U21 Argentina's Firmo Echevarria threw himself towards the right post 78 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Benjamin Jerano, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. In the 79th match minute, U21 Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gudesteo Delgadillo to maneuver through the defense. U21 Argentina made a substitution. Eze Lavezzi replaced Julio Roca. After 80 played minutes U21 Colombia got a freekick which was hit by Gudesteo Delgadillo. 93 minutes into the match, U21 Colombia's goal looked a bit too open when Benjamin Jerano came free, but Firmo Echevarria reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Gorosti Cidiel during the 94th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, U21 Colombia's Gorosti Cidiel got a free kick in the 94th minute. 96 minutes in the game, Benjamin Jerano fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Firmo Echevarria having to interfere. U21 Argentina's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.