National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) The audience thought a goal was coming when Ernesto Jorrin got free with Ermanno Garro in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Felice Della Torre sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When U21 Italy's Fedele Panza in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Mexico's goalie prevented a goal. U21 Italy's Ermanno Garro proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 16th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Italy from getting a goal against them. Timoteo Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Felice Gianfrancesco, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Timoteo Lucero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fedele Panza in the 20th minute of play. Timoteo Lucero showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Felice Della Torre in the 22nd minute of the match. Leonides Jatsu in the 27thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ermanno Garro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 29 minutes into the game, Desiderio Naelio cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Ermanno Garro was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of U21 Mexico booed when U21 Italy was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sean Sparrow didn't get a good kick on the ball. Leonides Jatsu in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Ermanno Garro, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. U21 Mexico's Timoteo Lucero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felice Della Torre in the 35th minute of play. In the 39th match minute, U21 Italy was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Damiano Tripodi to maneuver through the defense. Benigno Felo was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 42 minutes into the match. A collision led to U21 Mexico getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Benigno Felo hit a great ball. U21 Mexico's Benjamin Olentzaro was substituted for Joel Enekoitz. Sean Sparrow didn't quite understand what happened when in the 46 minute of the game managed to get a great opportunity for a goal and then missed the goal by a feet. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

U21 Mexico's Timoteo Lucero played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Felice Gianfrancesco in the 51st minute of play. Ermanno Garro showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Desiderio Naelio in the 53rd minute of the match. The corner led U21 Mexico's Ernesto Jorrin to fire away a dangerous shot which Ermanno Garro despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. After a rather tough play, U21 Mexico's Emiliano Toribio got a free kick in the 57th minute. Edoardo Marongiu might have been able to make a better finish in the 60th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Timoteo Lucero. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Edoardo Marongiu ran back to his position shaking his head. Timoteo Lucero made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edoardo Marongiu in the 60th minute of play. With an all-out effort, U21 Italy's Timoteo Lucero threw himself towards the right post 68 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Edoardo Marongiu, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. U21 Mexico's Gaston Peter was substituted for Desiderio Naelio. In the 71st minute U21 Italy were awarded a corner. Ciro Pavia went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Ciro Pavia got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Timoteo Lucero quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 72nd minute, Edoardo Marongiu left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The U21 Italy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. In the 75th minute Edoardo Marongiu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Timoteo Lucero saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 76th minute, Marcos Firmo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ermanno Garro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Leonides Jatsu, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of U21 Italy booed when U21 Mexico was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 81 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ruben Rolado didn't get a good kick on the ball. Edoardo Marongiu could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Timoteo Lucero made a huge save. Timoteo Lucero showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Edoardo Marongiu, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. When U21 Mexico's Leonides Jatsu in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Italy's goalie prevented a goal. When the match had gone on for 92 minutes, Edoardo Marongiu took a quick shot and it went in 1-2 without a chance for Timoteo Lucero to make any attempt to save it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Marcos Firmo in the 95th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ermanno Garro saved U21 Italy from getting behind. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched U21 Italy eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.