Friendly League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) LiBeRiA F.C.'s Mei Zhi Jian started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Elpidio Francis got free with Tino Lumijärvi in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 7 minutes LiBeRiA F.C.'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. After taking down the ball on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner Miguel Prosperi fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Tino Lumijärvi quite easily take care of the ball. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Alejo Berart, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Tino Lumijärvi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Elpidio Francis received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Tino Lumijärvi came out and tried to block the shot, but Elpidio Francis slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 15th minute. LiBeRiA F.C.'s Sylwester Petka was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Branislav Velchevski in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 22nd minute Mei Zhi Jian 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. Miguel Prosperi kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. When LiBeRiA F.C.'s Mei Zhi Jian in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalie prevented a goal. The LiBeRiA F.C. fans' excitement grew in the 24th match minute when LiBeRiA F.C.'s Mei Zhi Jian looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mei Zhi Jian, who was totally free with the ball in the 30th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mei Zhi Jian in the 34th 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. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mei Zhi Jian in the 37th minute of play. Timoteo Basualdo kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. Tino Lumijärvi was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Elpidio Francis showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 40 minute of play. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mei Zhi Jian in the 43rd minute of play. The audience was convinced that Mei Zhi Jian's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Branislav Velchevski was relentless in the 44th minute of the game. The supporters of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA booed when LiBeRiA F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jessica Cirio didn't get a good kick on the ball. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Elpidio Francis made the kick off in the second half. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 55th minute of play forced LiBeRiA F.C.'s goalkeeper Tino Lumijärvi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 58 minutes into the game, Mei Zhi Jian recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Branislav Velchevski. Mei Zhi Jian showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-2. Branislav Velchevski made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Mei Zhi Jian sent off a good shot on target. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sylwester Petka in the 69th minute of play. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alonzo Bihar in the 70th minute of play. In the 73rd minute, Sylwester Petka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elpidio Francis in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Tino Lumijärvi saved LiBeRiA F.C. from getting behind. Miguel Prosperi hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Miguel Prosperi made a great header on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner, it was just that LiBeRiA F.C.'s Tino Lumijärvi managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 91st match minute, LiBeRiA F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alvaro Iaki to maneuver through the defense. LiBeRiA F.C.'s Tino Lumijärvi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Francis in the 92nd minute of play.