National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10302 (Terracing: 7727, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Maşallah Mayilov made the kick off and thus started the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Habib Ali Drogba in the 2nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mälik Ağamämmädov saved U21 Azerbaijan from getting behind. After 7 played minutes U21 South Africa got a freekick which was hit by Thabile Sewele. Maşallah Mayilov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Boubacar Barry read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 9th minute of play. In the 10th minute of the match U21 Azerbaijan got a corner. U21 South Africa's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Kärim Buludov ran over to the corner to take the kick. Boubacar Barry took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maşallah Mayilov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Habib Ali Drogba in the 14th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mälik Ağamämmädov saved U21 Azerbaijan from getting behind. 21 minutes into the match, U21 South Africa's goal looked a bit too open when Maşallah Mayilov came free, but Boubacar Barry reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 22 minutes into the game, Nazeer Mkhwanazi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. U21 South Africa's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave U21 Azerbaijan the free kick. In the 23rd match minute, U21 South Africa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nazeer Mkhwanazi to maneuver through the defense. Boubacar Barry showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maşallah Mayilov, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Boubacar Barry showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Şahin Alduxov, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Mälik Ağamämmädov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Habib Ali Drogba's shot from short distance in the 35th minute. After 39 played minutes U21 Azerbaijan got a freekick which was hit by Kärim Buludov. The supporters of U21 Azerbaijan booed when U21 South Africa was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. C.J. Boka didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Habib Ali Drogba made a kick off. U21 South Africa's Boubacar Barry played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maşallah Mayilov in the 50th minute of play. Boubacar Barry stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nazir Äzizli's shot from short distance in the 52nd minute. Darren Klaasens charged in rather forcefully in the 52nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Darren Klaasens the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to U21 South Africa getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Darren Klaasens hit a great ball. U21 South Africa's Boubacar Barry played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nazir Äzizli in the 57th minute of play. In the 58th match minute, U21 South Africa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nazeer Mkhwanazi to maneuver through the defense. Mälik Ağamämmädov was out of position in the 63 minute of play, and Habib Ali Drogba capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Habib Ali Drogba really showed his touch with that goal: 0-1. A collision led to U21 South Africa getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Sipho Mfeke hit a great ball. U21 South Africa's Etienne Mafuna was substituted for Fuzile Takalani. U21 South Africa made a substitution. Timothy Kekana replaced Milton Makweni. Mälik Ağamämmädov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Habib Ali Drogba in the 69th minute of play. A collision led to U21 Azerbaijan getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Rahib Yusubov hit a great ball. Rahib Yusubov kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. U21 South Africa's Boubacar Barry played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ziyanur Ağäliyev in the 74th minute of play. In the 76th match minute, U21 Azerbaijan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Şahin Alduxov to maneuver through the defense. When C.J. Boka fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 South Africa's protests and gave C.J. Boka a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to U21 South Africa getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. C.J. Boka hit a great ball. Mälik Ağamämmädov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Habib Ali Drogba in the 81st minute. When Maşallah Mayilov came up free with the goalie in the 90th minute, the U21 Azerbaijan fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Maşallah Mayilov couldn't finish the play. In the 94th minute, Vüqar Ağasiyev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 95th minute, Habib Ali Drogba 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.