Friendly League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Dimitris Maropoulos made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dimitris Maropoulos in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Branislav Velchevski saved ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA from getting behind. In the 18th minute Dimitris Maropoulos 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. Dimitris Maropoulos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Branislav Velchevski having to interfere. In the 23rd minute, Miguel Prosperi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th minute of the match Alex Palleschi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Branislav Velchevski skillfully saved the ball. In the game's 24th minute Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Alex Palleschi took a hard shot from long distance, a kick which went into the net just to the right of Branislav Velchevski and thus the score was 0-1. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Arnaldo Gabon got a free kick in the 26th minute. If Dimitris Maropoulos had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Through an outstanding action, after 33 minutes, Rafael Fix successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After 34 played minutes ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a freekick which was hit by Miguel Prosperi. In the 36th minute of the match Jonathan Cordarrol sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Branislav Velchevski skillfully saved the ball. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Cornelio Cesaro in the 42nd minute of play. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elpidio Francis to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, Elpidio Francis made a precise shot to the right of Rafael Fix. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Branislav Velchevski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Cornelio Cesaro in the 56th minute. In the 58th minute Cornelio Cesaro 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. After 63 played minutes ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a freekick which was hit by Roland Kolacki. Cornelio Cesaro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 64th minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. The corner ended in Alex Palleschi almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski did a great save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Cornelio Cesaro got free with Branislav Velchevski in the 67th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rafael Fix made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 69th minute of play. Rafael Fix 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 71st minute. In the 75th minute Cornelio Cesaro 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. 76 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Dimitris Maropoulos came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Timoteo Basualdo lost his temper 79 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. After 78 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA! Arnaldo Gabon received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Rafael Fix tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Donato Izel was substituted for Virgilio Benitez. 89 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 Cornelio Cesaro. The supporters of Pan Queso y Leberbush FC booed when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 96 match minutes in a wonderful position. Venancio Havier didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alex Palleschi got free with Branislav Velchevski in the 97th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When the referee blew the final whistle, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA could leave the field as winners, despite Pan Queso y Leberbush FC having more of the ball for most of the match.