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National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gaston Vellito made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Casimiro Eyague came free, but Leonardo Lleir reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonardo Lleir took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casimiro Eyague, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Argentina's Higinio Bikendi got control of the ball when Severiano Beliran tried to sneak it across the goal line. Leonardo Lleir stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Casimiro Eyague's shot from short distance in the 12th minute. After 12 minutes, Casimiro Eyague made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Mexico's Leonardo Lleir tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Higinio Bikendi made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Severiano Beliran sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Severiano Beliran in the 22nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Higinio Bikendi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Leonardo Lleir took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Casimiro Eyague, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Casimiro Eyague in the 24th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Leonardo Lleir saved Mexico from getting behind. Higinio Bikendi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Severiano Beliran in the 28th minute. 29 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Casimiro Eyague came free, but Leonardo Lleir reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Leonardo Lleir made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gaston Vellito in the 30th minute of play. Gaston Vellito blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Leonardo Lleir having to make a save. 34 minutes into the match, Mexico's goal looked a bit too open when Casimiro Eyague came free, but Leonardo Lleir reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Argentina getting a freekick after 35 minutes play. Tomas Derwin hit a great ball. The Mexico players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Argentina were winning 0-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Severiano Beliran made a kick off. Mexico's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hugo Ayala in the 54th minute. Severiano Beliran kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Leonardo Lleir took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gaston Vellito, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Higinio Bikendi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Severiano Beliran in the 65th minute of the match. Leonardo Lleir showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gaston Vellito, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. In the last second Leonardo Lleir throw himself and got hold of the ball when Gaston Vellito in the 71stth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. When the match had gone on for 75 minutes, Casimiro Eyague took a quick shot and it went in 0-2 without a chance for Leonardo Lleir to make any attempt to save it. Argentina's Benicio Quilo was substituted for Mauro Naldo. Mexico made a substitution. Aaron Maties replaced Baldomiro Mino. Argentina's Isidro Tipi was substituted for Tomas Derwin. Leonardo Lleir took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Joel Rubio, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Saul Pietro had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Gaston Vellito had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saul Pietro received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Higinio Bikendi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Argentina walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.