Friendly League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Elpidio Francis made the kick off which started today's match. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Miguel Prosperi in the 8th minute. In a very dangerous position, a player in Cascade Park West fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 8th minute. Penalty! When the match had been going on for 10 minutes, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Miguel Prosperi got an opportunity to shoot a penalty. He stayed cool and waited for the goalkeeper to move, before he confidently shot the ball into the goal, to the left of Dario Wilhelm. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dario Wilhelm read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Allen Dalton in the 14th 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. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dario Wilhelm read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 19th minute of play. A throw-in in the 21st minute of the game was made by Jamar Orlinsky with Waldo Renteria as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. 23 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dario Wilhelm narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 24 minutes Cascade Park West's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Miguel Prosperi who took care of the corner kick. The corner led ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Miguel Prosperi to fire away a dangerous shot which Dario Wilhelm despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. With his leg Dario Wilhelm managed to avoid a goal in the 24thth minute, when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Roland Kolacki fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A hard shot 24 in the game by Roland Kolacki from a close distance when the talented Dario Wilhelm managed to make a qualified save. Cascade Park West's players were relieved. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Roland Kolacki was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 24th play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. 27 minutes into the game, Rafael Dalmu was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Cascade Park West the free kick. After 27 played minutes ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Dalmu. During the 36th minute of the match Rafael Dalmu completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Rafael Dalmu a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 37th minute, Rafael Dalmu hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 39 minutes into the match, Cascade Park West's goalkeeper Dario Wilhelm had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Elpidio Francis. Dario Wilhelm didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Elpidio Francis went, in the 47th minute, to the upper right corner, 3-0 was the resulting score. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Amir Lee made the kick off in the second half. Dario Wilhelm made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 55th minute of play. 55 minutes into the match, Elpidio Francis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dario Wilhelm. Cascade Park West's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elpidio Francis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 4-0. Arnaldo Gabon struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Dario Wilhelm didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA. Amir Lee's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 60thth minute, Branislav Velchevski skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. With his leg Branislav Velchevski managed to avoid a goal in the 64thth minute, when Cascade Park West's Amir Lee fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Cascade Park West's Dario Wilhelm played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Francis in the 68th minute of play. In the 69th minute of the match ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a corner. Cascade Park West's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Elpidio Francis ran over to the corner to take the kick. Dario Wilhelm showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elpidio Francis, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. A well-hit corner resulted in Eber Melivilu heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. In the 78th minute Arnaldo Gabon shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dario Wilhelm saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Amir Lees short, quick shot in the 80thth minute got Branislav Velchevski to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 81st minute of the match, managed to save ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA from getting a goal against them. Amir Lee's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 85thth minute, Branislav Velchevski skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 86 minutes, Rashad Richardson mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cascade Park West and the ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 87th match minute, Cascade Park West was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rashad Richardson to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 95 minutes, Allen Dalton managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cascade Park West's supporters crossed their fingers, but Allen Dalton was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA had won after a very even match.