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Match 2 Abuja - National Stadium
Cloudy
24 October
Honduras
0:1
Argentina
0:1 (0:0)
  • Sergio ARAUJO (59')

Referee Massimo BUSACCA (SUI)

Summary

Araujo sinks brave Honduras

Araujo sinks brave Honduras

 Argentina were heavy favourites heading into their opening match against Honduras in Abuja, but the South American giants didn't have things all their own way in a 1-0 win over the Central American minnows at the National Stadium. The opening game of these U-17 world finals, played in the heavy humidity of the Nigerian capital, began with the fancied Argentines predictably bossing ...

Highlights

Line-up

HON
ARG
Substitute(s)
Coaches
Eugenio UMANZOR (HON)
(ARG) Jose BROWN
Officials
  • Referee: Massimo BUSACCA (SUI)
  • Assistant Referee 1: Matthias ARNET (SUI)
  • Assistant Referee 2: Manuel NAVARRO (SUI)
  • Fourth official: Koman COULIBALY (MLI)
  • Injured

Photos

  • Harold Fonseca of Honduras is seen in action
  • Argentina's National Team poses for a group picture before facing Honduras in Abuja
  • Honduras national team poses for a group picture before facing Argentina at the FIFA U17 World Cup Nigeria 2009
  • The team of Honduras is seen prior to match against Argentina
  • Performer are seen in action during the opening ceremony
  • Performer are seen in action during the opening ceremony
  • Performer are seen in action during the opening ceremony
  • Performer are seen in action during the opening ceremony
  • Performers are seen in action during the opening ceremony

Quotes

"We weren't at all surprised by how well our opponents played. The first thing we emphasise when preparing for any match is to respect the opposition." Jose Luis Brown, Argentina coach

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STATISTICS
HondurasStatisticsArgentina
7Shots12
0Corner kicks11
2Yellow cards4
0Second yellow card and red card0
0Red Cards0
38%Possession (%)62%