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Argentina Sub 23

Spain U23s v Argentina U23s - as it happened

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Spain U23 v Argentina U23, Men's Olympic Games, Group C, matchday 3, 28/07/2021, line-ups. BeSoccer

Live coverage of the Olympic Games as Spain take on Argentina from the Saitama Stadium. Argentina would qualify to the quarters with a win, while a draw will do for Spain, who currently sit first in Group C.

List of goalscorers

Mikel Merino

66'

1 - 0

1 - 1

87'

T. Belmonte

Match report in news

End of match

94'

FT: 1-1. Spain and Argentina draw with a point for each team, Spain qualifies as group winners and Egypt takes second place.
93'

Rafa Mir almost scored from midfield!!!!
91'

4 minutes added on!
89'

Nothing changes for the two teams, a draw is good for both.
87'

Spain's double change: Jesus Vallejo on for Oscar Gil and Moncayola on for the goalscorer Mikel Merino

86'

Tomas Belmonte's goal from a corner, almost saved by Unai Simón. 1-1 with a few minutes to go

Substitution

at España Sub 23

Off...

Dani Olmo

Midfielder

On...

Bryan Gil

Striker

84'

Tottenham's new player Bryan Gil on for Dani Olmo

82'

Claudio Bravo, who has just received a booking, is replaced by Mosevich.

Yellow card

a Argentina Sub 23

Claudio Bravo

Defender

81'

Oscar Gil will not be able to play in the next match, he has just received a caution.

80'

Yellow for Claudio Bravo, that's fifth booking for Argentina

77'

Dani Olmo takes the corner kick
76'

Marco Asensio misses a great move by Rafa Mir but Ledesma blocks the Real Madrid player's strike.

72'

Spain's double change: Rafa Mir on for Oyarzabal and Carlos Soler on for Pedri

69'

Argentina change: Thiago Almada on for Urzi. They are looking for a reaction to Spain's goal

Goaaaaaal!

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Goal by...

Mikel Merino

Midfielder

Assist by

Dani Olmo

Midfielder
Statistics of Mikel Merino in Juegos Olímpicos

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66'

Nice goal by Mikel Merino with his left foot, after a pass from Dani Olmo. Spain take the lead after 20 minutes of the second half.

60'

Foul by Payero on Dani Olmo and another booking for Argentina.

57'

Another caution for Argentina, the referee shows it to the recently joined player Colombatto.

Substitution

at Argentina Sub 23

Off...

Fausto Vera

Midfielder

On...

S. Colombatto

Midfielder

55'

Double change for Argentina: Payero and Colombatto come in for Vera and Mac Allister

52'

Second yellow of the match, another one for Argentina, this time for Fausto Vera.

50'

Another chance for Spain, this time it was Oyarzabal who hits it over.
49'

Dani Olmo misses a clear chance in front of Ledesma. Spain start very well.
47'

It seems to be raining on Saitama Stadium!!

Substitution

at Argentina Sub 23

Off...

E. Barco

Midfielder

On...

P. De La Vega

Striker

46'

First change for Argentina: Barco comes off and De La Vega comes on.

46'

We're back underway!
45'

HT: 0-0. The teams go in all square at the break, with Spain doing well to hang on.
45'

45+1: It will probably be the last chance for Argentina
44'

Oscar Gil's foul on Barco in the last minutes of this 45.
40'

5 minutes to go in the first half, the match is still 0-0 although there have been many chances.
40'

Another good free kick for Spain, Dani Olmoooooo... he hits it over!
38'

Corner for Spain! Once again Cucurella arriving in the box
36'

Argentina replies with a good effort by Allister
34'

Another chance for Oyarzabal!! A good ball from Cucurella that the Real Sociedad player misses.
32'

Offside for Oyarzabal who almost scored!
30'

Another good free-kick for Spain. Taken by Asensio, but Ledesma catches it.
26'

Ledesma's great save from Oyarzabal's strike!!
24'

Hard foul by Barco on Pedri
23'

Another corner for Argentina, now from the other side of the pitch.
21'

Allister takes the corner but the strategy does not work.
20'

20 minutes into the match, Spain continue to dominate the game, although Argentina are gaining momentum. Many fouls and a very tight game
17'

The game is getting lively and there are chances for both teams. It's getting exciting!
15'

Attacking foul by Cucurella on Bravo
14'

Good shot by Allister that Unai Simon sends away for a corner.
12'

Good move by Dani Olmo that ends with a corner for Spain after Asensio's shot.
10'

Dani Olmo's good free-kick is blocked by Ledesma.

Yellow card

a Argentina Sub 23

Nehuén Pérez

Defender

9'

Foul and yellow for Nehuén Pérez, good chance for Spain.

7'

A very calm start to the match, Spain has the ball and Argentina tries to counter attack.
4'

The referee starts by warning Argentina after two or three fouls.

1'

First foul on Oscar Gil

1'

We're underway!

Start of match

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Dani Olmo's good shot is blocked by Ledesma.
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A very calm start to the match, Spain has the ball and Argentina tries to counter attack.
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The anthems have been played. The weather is fine and the temperature is around 30 °C at 8 pm
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The players are out here and we are ready for the anthems!
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Argentina start with four changes from the last match against Egypt. On the Argentine bench are: Morales (GK), Mosevich, De La Fuente, Colombatto, Payero, Almada, De La Vega
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Merino and Marco Asensio return to the eleven, while De la Fuente has finally ruled out Mingueza. On the Spanish bench are: Alvaro Fernandez (GK), Miranda, Vallejo, Moncayola, Soler, Bryan Gil and Rafa Mir.
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Argentina XI: Ledesma (GK); Herrera, Medina, Bravo, Pérez; Vera, Allister, Belmonte, Urzi, Barco; Gaich
July 28, 2021
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Spain XI: Simon (GK); Oscar, Eric Garcia, Pau, Cucurella; Pedri, Zubimendi, Merino; Olmo, Oyarzabal, Asensio
July 28, 2021
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Line-ups are out!
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While Argentina, in third place tied with Australia, need a win.
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Spain are top of Group C, so a draw is enough to get through.