National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Macario Gasteiz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Morgan Villenave took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Josias Elias, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Locaio Morales kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. U21 Spain's Josep Bargallo played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Redouane Gentet in the 22nd minute of play. Morgan Villenave showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Macario Gasteiz in the 27th minute of the match. Josep Bargallo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Redouane Gentet, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. U21 France were awarded a corner in the 33th minute after U21 Spain's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Redouane Gentet took the corner. 35 minutes into the game, U21 France's Redouane Gentet nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Josep Bargallo made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. A hard shot 40 in the game by Josias Elias from a close distance when the talented Morgan Villenave managed to make a qualified save. U21 France's players were relieved. After 42 played minutes U21 France got a freekick which was hit by Yohann Longuépée. Peio Sobrado fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Morgan Villenave having to interfere. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Redouane Gentet to strike the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Spain's zone, Redouane Gentet stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Josep Bargallo came out of the goal and Redouane Gentet tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Josias Elias's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Morgan Villenave read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. Redouane Gentet could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Josep Bargallo made a huge save. Morgan Villenave showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Josias Elias, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. Locaio Morales's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Morgan Villenave read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. Morgan Villenave took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Peio Sobrado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. U21 France's Steevy Boule was substituted for Redouane Gentet. U21 Spain's Marcelo Lopez de Toro was substituted for Macario Gasteiz. In the 83rd minute, Romuald Dumet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 France's Morgan Villenave played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rai Eibar in the 93rd minute of play. 95 minutes into the match, U21 Spain's goal looked a bit too open when Steevy Boule came free, but Josep Bargallo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line.