National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Antonio Paredes started the match with the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alford Yard in the 5th minute of play forced U21 El Salvador's goalkeeper Paradorn Todor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Paradorn Todor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Karl Howarth in the 9th minute of the match. Manuel Meza struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Norman Grieve didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U21 El Salvador. Antonio Paredes's late challenge caught a U21 Australia's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Antonio Paredes helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to U21 El Salvador getting a freekick after 20 minutes play. Antonio Paredes hit a great ball. 1-0 became the score in the 24th minute when Antonio Paredes elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Paradorn Todor showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karl Howarth, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karl Howarth in the 30th minute of play forced U21 El Salvador's goalkeeper Paradorn Todor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 31 minutes into the match, U21 Australia's goalkeeper Norman Grieve had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Antonio Paredes. Norman Grieve showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Antonio Paredes in the 34th minute of the match. After 39 played minutes U21 Australia got a freekick which was hit by Duncan Jackson. 42 minutes into the game, Angelo Lambourne was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 Australia's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave U21 El Salvador the free kick. After a rather tough play, U21 Australia's Angelo Lambourne got a free kick in the 42nd minute. Hugo Hinguanzo struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Norman Grieve didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U21 El Salvador. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Karl Howarth during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Karl Howarth hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alford Yard was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Karl Howarth in the 51st minute of play forced U21 El Salvador's goalkeeper Paradorn Todor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Karl Howarth received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 52nd minute. Paradorn Todor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The supporters of U21 El Salvador booed when U21 Australia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Angelo Lambourne didn't get a good kick on the ball. Norman Grieve took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manuel Meza, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. U21 Australia's Karl Howarth got a good chance for a goal in the 58th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alexander Villacorta hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. U21 Australia made a substitution. Payton Tinsley replaced Duncan Hansen. After 62 played minutes U21 El Salvador got a freekick which was hit by Alexander Villacorta. Neil Mcinnes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Paradorn Todor made a huge save. Neil Mcinnes's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Paradorn Todor read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. Neil Mcinnes could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 81st minute of the match, but Paradorn Todor made a huge save. Paradorn Todor showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Duncan Jackson in the 82nd minute of the match. Paradorn Todor was out of position in the 87 minute of play, and Duncan Jackson capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Duncan Jackson really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. U21 El Salvador made a substitution. Ismael Portillo replaced Manuel Meza. U21 Australia's Jonty Bungard was substituted for Duncan Jackson. U21 El Salvador made a substitution. Jairo Castro replaced Rene Cerritos. U21 El Salvador's Antonio Paredes got a good chance for a goal in the 92nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hugo Verdugo in the 94th minute of play forced U21 Australia's goalkeeper Norman Grieve to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.