National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10305 (Terracing: 7729, Seating: 2370, VIP seats: 206) Max Klas started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Milan Hozák could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but José Martins made a huge save. Rodrigo Gueifão hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. In the 14th match minute, U21 Portugal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by João Daniel to maneuver through the defense. Alfons Hosnedl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from António Campos in the 16th minute of the match. In the 16th minute, Max Klas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 25th minute Vítor Matos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alfons Hosnedl saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. José Martins made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Antonín Čechák sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Afonso Antunes in the 29th minute of play forced U21 Czech Republic's goalkeeper Alfons Hosnedl to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. U21 Czech Republic's Alfons Hosnedl played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Luís Silva in the 33rd minute of play. After the first half U21 Portugal were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Afonso Antunes made a kick off. Alfons Hosnedl showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vítor Matos in the 51st minute of the match. 52 minutes into the match, U21 Czech Republic's goal looked a bit too open when Luís Silva came free, but Alfons Hosnedl reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by António Campos during the 57th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, U21 Portugal's António Campos got a free kick in the 57th minute. A collision led to U21 Portugal getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. João Daniel hit a great ball. Alfons Hosnedl made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vítor Matos in the 64th minute. Lumír Pleskot charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lumír Pleskot the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Lumír Pleskot kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Alfons Hosnedl showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Afonso Antunes, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. In the 70th match minute, U21 Portugal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luís Silva to maneuver through the defense. Lumír Pleskot was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 77 minutes into the match. U21 Czech Republic made a substitution. Dominik Horník replaced David Zápotocký. In the 79th match minute, U21 Czech Republic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lumír Pleskot to maneuver through the defense. In the 80th minute of the match Rodrigo Gueifão sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Alfons Hosnedl skillfully saved the ball. Vítor Matos received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Alfons Hosnedl tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. U21 Czech Republic's Lukáš Rulf was substituted for Max Klas. U21 Portugal's José Martins played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lukáš Rulf in the 84th minute of play. The supporters of U21 Portugal booed when U21 Czech Republic was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radek Šmerda didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfons Hosnedl made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Afonso Antunes in the 87th minute of play. In the 92nd minute Lukáš Rulf shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but José Martins saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U21 Portugal's José Martins played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Milan Hozák in the 95th minute of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. U21 Portugal walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.