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National Stadium
Spectators: 10331 (Terracing: 7749, Seating: 2376, VIP seats: 206) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Benicio Kaiet took the kick off in the first half of the match. Dion Stayton stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Dalmacio Tiadoro's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. The U21 Argentina fans' excitement grew in the 3rd match minute when U21 Argentina's Dalmacio Tiadoro looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Alvaro Lore took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Howard Haylock, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dion Stayton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aquiles Librado, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ariel Haitz hit a great freekick 16 minutes into the match. Dion Stayton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Norberto Socorro, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Dion Stayton showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aquiles Librado, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. U21 England's Dion Stayton played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Norberto Socorro in the 26th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dalmacio Tiadoro in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dion Stayton prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Dion Stayton made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Benicio Kaiet in the 32nd minute of play. In the 32nd minute Dalmacio Tiadoro shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dion Stayton saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dion Stayton took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Benicio Kaiet, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to U21 Argentina getting a freekick after 39 minutes play. Elias Ulizes hit a great ball. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Argentina's goalkeeper Alvaro Lore, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 46 minutes into the match, U21 Argentina's goal looked a bit too open when Bart Pickering came free, but Alvaro Lore reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, U21 Argentina's Alvaro Lore got control of the ball when Damion Teague tried to sneak it across the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bart Pickering to make the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Shane Groom in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Alvaro Lore saved U21 Argentina from getting behind. Alvaro Lore stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tris Byrom's shot from short distance in the 56th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shane Groom in the 58th minute of play forced U21 Argentina's goalkeeper Alvaro Lore to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to U21 Argentina getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Alfredo Guillem hit a great ball. Alfredo Guillem kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Martyn Oldham kicked well hit freekick during the 62nd minute of the match. U21 Argentina's Javier Pasqual was substituted for Benicio Kaiet. In the 63rd match minute, U21 England was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martyn Oldham to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of U21 Argentina booed when U21 England was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tosh Dransfield didn't get a good kick on the ball. U21 England's Bradley Sheehan was substituted for Bart Pickering. The supporters of U21 Argentina booed when U21 England was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tosh Dransfield didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alvaro Lore showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Howard Haylock, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. In the 76th minute Howard Haylock shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alvaro Lore saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Alvaro Lore showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dave Cullen, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. Aquiles Librado could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Dion Stayton made a huge save. 81 minutes into the match, U21 Argentina's goal looked a bit too open when Bradley Sheehan came free, but Alvaro Lore reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Howard Haylock in the 83rd minute of play forced U21 Argentina's goalkeeper Alvaro Lore to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dalmacio Tiadoro got free with Dion Stayton in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Alvaro Lore took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dave Cullen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Javier Pasqual received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Dion Stayton came out and tried to block the shot, but Javier Pasqual slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 93rd minute. U21 Argentina's Apolo Ordono was substituted for Dalmacio Tiadoro.