National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Iván Sotomayor started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Seoirse McJon hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Richard Duggan showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ramon Del Piero in the 6th minute of the match. When the match clock showed 8 minutes, the score became 0-1 when Iván Sotomayor sped through U21 Ireland's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Richard Duggan. Beamard Sheridan kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. In the 15th minute, Ramon Del Piero hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brayden McPaul could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 19th minute of the match, but Melquiades Amor made a huge save. Richard Duggan took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Iván Sotomayor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 31 minutes into the game, Artaldo Longoria was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 Peru's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave U21 Ireland the free kick. The supporters of U21 Ireland booed when U21 Peru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Artaldo Longoria didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Beamard Sheridan fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 Ireland's protests and gave Beamard Sheridan a yellow card for diving instead. In the 36th match minute, U21 Ireland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Beamard Sheridan to maneuver through the defense. U21 Ireland's Richard Duggan played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Iván Sotomayor in the 38th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Brayden McPaul in the 43rd minute of play forced U21 Peru's goalkeeper Melquiades Amor to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.

Barram Duggan received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Melquiades Amor tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When U21 Ireland's Barram Duggan in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Peru's goalie prevented a goal. When U21 Ireland's Bowie Dillon in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Peru's goalie prevented a goal. Artaldo Longoria got his second yellow card in the match during the 70th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Artaldo Longoria kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. U21 Peru's Dennis Bergkamp was substituted for Iván Sotomayor. A collision led to U21 Peru getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Artaldo Longoria hit a great ball. U21 Peru's Melquiades Amor played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bowie Dillon in the 83rd minute of play. Ramon Del Piero charged in rather forcefully in the 86th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ramon Del Piero the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of U21 Ireland booed when U21 Peru was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramon Del Piero didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 87th minute of the match Bernard McFrank sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Melquiades Amor skillfully saved the ball. Melquiades Amor stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Brayden McPaul's shot from short distance in the 90th minute. Egoitz Ferreiro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Richard Duggan tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Richard Duggan made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michel Platini in the 95th minute of play. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.