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Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) 4 minutes into the match, U21 Spain's goalkeeper Loren Lacorte had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by João Antunes. Loren Lacorte made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when João Antunes sent off a good shot on target. Javier Duarte hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Amadeu Ferro made in the 9th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Nuno Fernandes immediately put the ball in play. João Antunes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Alexandre Aleixo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Román Baeza in the 14th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the game, Abelardo Velazquez threw the ball into play from the sideline. U21 Portugal's Vítor Martins quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jorge Miranda got free with Loren Lacorte in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Pello Moreno hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. 30 minutes into the game, João Antunes recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Loren Lacorte. João Antunes showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 33rd minute Román Baeza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Alexandre Aleixo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of U21 Spain booed when U21 Portugal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amadeu Ferro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alexandre Aleixo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Román Baeza, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. When U21 Spain's Román Baeza in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Portugal's goalie prevented a goal. Alexandre Aleixo stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Román Baeza's shot from short distance in the 46th minute. In the 47th match minute, U21 Portugal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mariano Vale to maneuver through the defense. U21 Portugal made a substitution. Rogério Esteves replaced Jorge Miranda. Mariano Vale kicked well hit freekick during the 49th minute of the match. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Román Baeza was the one to do the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by João Antunes in the 53rd minute of play forced U21 Spain's goalkeeper Loren Lacorte to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 57th minute, Vítor Martins hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind U21 Portugal's goalkeeper Alexandre Aleixo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Cirino Fernandez's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alexandre Aleixo read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. Loren Lacorte took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from João Antunes, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 64th match minute, U21 Spain was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abelardo Velazquez to maneuver through the defense. In the 68th match minute, U21 Portugal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amadeu Ferro to maneuver through the defense. U21 Spain made a substitution. Quinton Candela replaced Rufo Bouzas. The supporters of U21 Spain booed when U21 Portugal was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amadeu Ferro didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 72nd minute of the game. One of U21 Portugal:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of U21 Spain:s goal. Román Baeza shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. U21 Spain's Román Baeza got a good chance for a goal in the 76th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Antonio Maceda during the 90th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to U21 Spain getting a freekick after 90 minutes play. Antonio Maceda hit a great ball. Loren Lacorte showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from João Antunes in the 95th minute of the match. In the 97th minute, Abelardo Velazquez hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 98 minutes, João Antunes managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. U21 Portugal's supporters crossed their fingers, but João Antunes was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.