National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10301 (Terracing: 7726, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Gilbert Ralutin came free with the goalkeeper in the 4th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Olivier Kahn could save by the left post. With a little luck, U21 Colombia's Olivier Kahn got control of the ball when Henrik Caballero tried to sneak it across the goal line. 8 minutes into the match, U21 Philippines's goal looked a bit too open when Jefferson Duque came free, but Berting Nakpawan reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Berting Nakpawan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Michael Owen in the 12th minute of the match. U21 Philippines's Berting Nakpawan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nesor Florez in the 18th minute of play. Olivier Kahn showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jasper Dorlas in the 19th minute of the match. Berting Nakpawan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Inautzi Palianza in the 20th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, U21 Colombia's Inautzi Palianza got a free kick in the 25th minute. Olivier Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elyboy Lagbas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 27th minute, Michael Owen hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 32 minutes into the match, Jefferson Duque notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of U21 Philippines's Berting Nakpawan. Berting Nakpawan was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Berting Nakpawan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alan Smith in the 34th minute of play. Nesor Florez kicked well hit freekick during the 37th minute of the match. After the first half U21 Colombia were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Berting Nakpawan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jefferson Duque, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 56th minute Jasper Dorlas shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Olivier Kahn saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of U21 Philippines booed when U21 Colombia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alan Smith didn't get a good kick on the ball. Montenegro Blas took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 59th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Olivier Kahn. U21 Colombia's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Jefferson Duque's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Berting Nakpawan skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 60 minutes into the game, Jefferson Duque lined in a short shot 0-2 behind a frustrated Berting Nakpawan. U21 Colombia made a substitution. Sergio Higuita replaced Michael Owen. After having played for 66 minutes, Jefferson Duque managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. U21 Colombia's supporters crossed their fingers, but Jefferson Duque was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Berting Nakpawan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alan Smith in the 70th minute of play. 71 minutes into the game, Jeronimo Tagarro was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 Philippines's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave U21 Colombia the free kick. The supporters of U21 Colombia booed when U21 Philippines was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jeronimo Tagarro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Olivier Kahn took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Henrik Caballero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, U21 Philippines's Montenegro Blas got a free kick in the 80th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Henrik Caballero in the 83rd minute of play forced U21 Colombia's goalkeeper Olivier Kahn to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 83 minutes into the game, U21 Philippines's Gilbert Ralutin nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Olivier Kahn made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Jefferson Duque received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Berting Nakpawan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. U21 Philippines's Berting Nakpawan proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 92nd minute of the match, managed to save U21 Philippines from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, U21 Philippines's Jeronimo Tagarro got a free kick in the 93rd minute.