National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Benicio Costante made the kick off which started today's match. With a little luck, Wales's Culhwch Hakes got control of the ball when Benicio Costante tried to sneak it across the goal line. Culhwch Hakes was a little too slow when Benicio Costante got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 8th minute. The score was now 1-0. 11 minutes into the match, Wales's goal looked a bit too open when Benicio Costante came free, but Culhwch Hakes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 13th minute, Benicio Costante managed to get in a good position for a shot. Argentina's supporters rose to their feet, but Benicio Costante was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Culhwch Hakes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Laureano Karmel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marrock Driscoll, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abel Alfonso in the 22nd minute of play forced Wales's goalkeeper Culhwch Hakes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Benicio Costante in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Culhwch Hakes prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Meurig Heany in the 27th minute of play forced Argentina's goalkeeper Laureano Karmel to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Culhwch Hakes was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Benicio Costante showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-0 in the 28 minute of play. Laureano Karmel showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Marrock Driscoll in the 34th minute of the match. Culhwch Hakes made a fantastic save in the 35th minute, when Benicio Costante sent off a good shot on target. When the match had gone on for 37 minutes, Benicio Costante took a quick shot and it went in 3-0 without a chance for Culhwch Hakes to make any attempt to save it. Benicio Costante's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Culhwch Hakes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. Benicio Costante received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Culhwch Hakes came out and tried to block the shot, but Benicio Costante slotted it home off the left post making it 4-0 in the 41st minute. Laureano Karmel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Meurig Heany, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.
Wales's Tom Cepa was substituted for Pembroke Kerrin. Culhwch Hakes made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benicio Costante in the 52nd minute of play. In the 53rd minute Argentina were awarded a corner. Ariel Hermelando went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led to Argentina's Abel Alfonso getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. Benicio Costante's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Culhwch Hakes read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Culhwch Hakes took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benicio Costante, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Argentina's Laureano Karmel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 60th minute of the match, managed to save Argentina from getting a goal against them. After 63 minutes of play, Argentina's Benicio Costante made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Culhwch Hakes was left in no man's land by his defense there! Argentina's Sebastian Bilbo was substituted for Benicio Costante. Argentina made a substitution. Eliseo Pirmin replaced Arcadio Buendia. When Anwas Herring fell near the penalty area in the 69th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Wales's protests and gave Anwas Herring a yellow card for diving instead. In the 69th match minute, Wales was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Anwas Herring to maneuver through the defense. Culhwch Hakes stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sebastian Bilbo's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. 75 minutes into the game, Argentina's Sebastian Bilbo nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Culhwch Hakes made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-0. Argentina's Laureano Karmel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Argentina from getting a goal against them. Wales's Culhwch Hakes played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastian Bilbo in the 80th minute of play. Rheged James recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 85thth minute of the game Tom Cepa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Argentina's Laureano Karmel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 89 minutes, Sebastian Bilbo managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Argentina's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastian Bilbo was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a rather tough play, Wales's Bwlch Frost got a free kick in the 90th minute. In the 91st minute, Ariel Hermelando got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sebastian Bilbo in the 95th minute of play forced Wales's goalkeeper Culhwch Hakes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sebastian Bilbo blasted a shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Culhwch Hakes having to make a save. 97 minutes into the match, Wales's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastian Bilbo came free, but Culhwch Hakes reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Argentina's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.
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