National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Carcelén Cardeiro made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ezequiel Leston in the 4th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Minda Aspe saved U21 Ecuador from getting behind. Fertus Redin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carcelén Cardeiro, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. With a little luck, U21 Uruguay's Fertus Redin got control of the ball when Arnold Schwarzenegger tried to sneak it across the goal line. Fertus Redin made an important save on a dangerous shot by Carcelén Cardeiro in the 13th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ezequiel Leston in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Minda Aspe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When U21 Uruguay's Ezequiel Leston in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. A collision led to U21 Ecuador getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Adrianinho Örn hit a great ball. In the 27thth minute of the game Carcelén Cardeiro who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but U21 Uruguay's Fertus Redin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The supporters of U21 Uruguay booed when U21 Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrianinho Örn didn't get a good kick on the ball. U21 Uruguay were awarded a corner in the 33th minute after U21 Ecuador's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Bela Fontevilla took the corner. Minda Aspe showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ezequiel Leston in the 35th minute of the match. 36 minutes had been played when some careless play by U21 Ecuador's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Bela Fontevilla was slow to take the kick. During this time U21 Uruguay's players had a chance to rest. 38 minutes into the match, Melchor Villarroel notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of U21 Ecuador's Minda Aspe. Minda Aspe was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. The supporters of U21 Uruguay booed when U21 Ecuador was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edgar Jate didn't get a good kick on the ball. Minda Aspe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dale Bols, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Ezequiel Leston made the kick off in the second half. Dale Bols fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 50th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Minda Aspe having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ezequiel Leston in the 56th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Minda Aspe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 58th minute of the match Azconzábal Odon sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Fertus Redin skillfully saved the ball. Cristo Casanueva sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 63 minutes into the match, U21 Uruguay's Cristo Casanueva sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Minda Aspe narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Fertus Redin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Carcelén Cardeiro in the 66th minute of the match. A collision led to U21 Ecuador getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Adrianinho Örn hit a great ball. Dale Bols could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Minda Aspe made a huge save. U21 Uruguay's Fertus Redin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Carcelén Cardeiro in the 77th minute of play. Ezequiel Leston struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Minda Aspe didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U21 Uruguay. Ezequiel Leston in the 80thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Minda Aspe, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. When U21 Uruguay's Ezequiel Leston in the 83rd minute got a chance for a shot 83rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Ecuador's goalie prevented a goal. In the 84th match minute, U21 Ecuador was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adrianinho Örn to maneuver through the defense. Carcelén Cardeiro sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match was over U21 Uruguay could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than U21 Ecuador throughout the match.