Friendly League

Estadio Calamar
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Joe Tate started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Joe Tate in the 2nd minute of play. 5 minutes into the match, Errecaborda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Edmond Verdun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 5th minute, Elpidio Francis left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. 11 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Edmond Verdun narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 13th minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edmond Verdun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 14 minutes into the match, Elpidio Francis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Edmond Verdun. Errecaborda AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elpidio Francis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joe Tate in the 17th minute of the match. 19 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalkeeper Branislav Velchevski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Pastor Ado. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Joe Tate in the 25th minute of the match. Branislav Velchevski made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Emílio Terra sent off a good shot on target. In the 30th minute Emílio Terra shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Branislav Velchevski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Errecaborda AFC booed when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Miguel Prosperi didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 38th minute, Elpidio Francis ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Edmond Verdun was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-3. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis in the 42nd minute got a chance for a shot 42nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Errecaborda AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Emílio Terra, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Elpidio Francis made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joe Tate in the 51st minute of play forced ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalkeeper Branislav Velchevski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Pastor Ado might have been able to make a better finish in the 54th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Branislav Velchevski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Pastor Ado ran back to his position shaking his head. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Edmond Verdun read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 56th minute of play. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emílio Terra in the 59th minute of play. 62 minutes into the match, Elpidio Francis dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Edmond Verdun, 0-4. In the 66th minute ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were awarded a corner. Miguel Prosperi went to the cornerflag to take it. Mauro Rameriz took the ball and in the 68 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Branislav Velchevski. Branislav Velchevski dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA made a substitution. André Monclús replaced Elpidio Francis. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mauro Rameriz, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Emílio Terra in the 75th minute of play. In the 76th minute, André Monclús got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 80th minute, Arnaldo Gabon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 82 minutes, Joe Tate mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Errecaborda AFC and the ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA players grew even worse after the yellow card. Joe Tate kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. In the 94th minute André Monclús shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Edmond Verdun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.