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Pedro Jesus (7')
| Argentina Under-21 | Portugal Under-21 | ||
| Formation | 5-2-3_v11  | 5-4-1_v5 | |
| Style | Defensive / Mixed Passing | Neutral / Short Passing | |
| Offside Trap | No | Yes | |
| Tackling | Normal | Easy | |
| Pressing | Normal | High | |
| Counter Attack | No | Yes | |
| One-on-Ones | Yes | No | |
| Marking | Man to Man | Zonal | |
| High Balls | Yes | No | |
| Keeping Style | Not Defined | Rushing out | |
| First Time Shots | Yes | No | |
| Long Shots | Yes | Yes | |
| Possession | 57% | 43% | |
| Shots | 1 | 8 | |
| Shots on Goal | 0 | 3 | |
| Effectiveness | 0% | 0% | |
| Short Passes (%) | 51% | 71% | |
| Long Passes (%) | 49% | 29% | |
| Fouls | 31 | 29 | |
| Comment |
| A crowd of 50378 arrived at the stadium (with a full capacity of 53000 terraces) to see Argentina Under-21 - Portugal Under-21! The sky is pretty cloudy and it might rain! However, with a little luck the rain won't fall and we will have a good match! Two players from Portugal Under-21 seem to be switching their positions on the field: Pedro Jesus changes with Manuel Barbosa. The players of Portugal Under-21 are able to use their long shots ability. The players of Argentina Under-21 are winning the majority of one-on-one confrontations. The players of Argentina Under-21 seem to be successfully using their first-time shots ability. The players of Argentina Under-21 are playing the high ball very well. They are winning almost all of the aerial plays. The goal-keeper of Portugal Under-21 is doing his job very well. His style is confusing the opposite forwards in this game. The time is now 10 minutes, when Pedro Jesus combines with Leal Campilho... Pedro Jesus gets himself clear and goes into the box where Alfonso Palacios blocks the ball near his feet and puts an end to the potentially dangerous play. The marking style applied by Portugal Under-21's players is working very well today. The marking style applied by Argentina Under-21's players is working very well today. The players of Portugal Under-21 are managing to carry out some dangerous counter-attacks throughout this match. After 35 minutes, Leal Campilho makes the supporters of Portugal Under-21 jump out of their chairs, when showing great style he dribbles past two defenders. When another one gets in his way, he passes to Pedro Jesus who races clear to the goal... Pedro Jesus tries to shoot, but Alfonso Palacios opposes him very well and makes a great save. Half time is finally here. Time to get your hot dogs and soda pop refills. The result is 0-0. The statistics are pretty clear. Ball possession was clearly controlled by the home team. Argentina Under-21 dominated with 58% while Portugal Under-21 held it much less with 42%. Even though this difference, Portugal Under-21 seems to be holding on quite well. Let's see for how long. Even though they kept playing in the same way, Portugal Under-21 changed their passing style. The pressing made by the players of Portugal Under-21 seems to be working alright. Their opponents show some problems when they try to pass the ball among themselves. The defensive line of Portugal Under-21 is able to put the opponent forwards in offside frequently. After 56 minutes, Leal Campilho makes a pass to Pedro Jesus all the way on the other wing. He is going to make a cross... the goalkeeper moves off his goal line for the hooked ball from the wing, and the ball almost goes in. Alfonso Palacios adjusted quickly, and had to make a harder effort than intended to avoid what would of been a spectacular goal. Changes by Argentina Under-21. They have clearly changed the direction of their attack flow. At minute 60, Portugal Under-21 makes its first substitution. Manuel Barbosa leaves for Tono Barroca. After the manager of Portugal Under-21 gave his players some instructions, they seem to be positioning themselves in another formation. Changes by Portugal Under-21. They have clearly changed the direction of their attack flow. Neither Argentina Under-21 nor Portugal Under-21 scored any goal to change the draw reported at half-time. They both took a draw to their homes. |
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| Country | Under-21 |
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