Friendly League

Arena Floresta
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis 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. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomé Reis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 7th minute, Elpidio Francis made a precise shot to the right of Léo de Brito. Floresta Club U18's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Léo de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elpidio Francis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute the ball was on its way in behind Floresta Club U18's goalkeeper Léo de Brito, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Floresta Club U18 were awarded a corner in the 16th minute after ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Ruy da Rocha took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Ruy da Rocha got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Branislav Velchevski quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. In the 19th minute the ball was on its way in behind Floresta Club U18's goalkeeper Léo de Brito, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ruy da Rocha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 24 minutes into the match, Floresta Club U18's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Léo de Brito reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 38 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Léo de Brito narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elpidio Francis in the 43rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Léo de Brito prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 45th minute, José Vítor Goiano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Floresta Club U18 players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were winning 0-1.

Léo de Brito made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elpidio Francis in the 53rd minute. With an all-out effort, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Léo de Brito threw himself towards the right post 55 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Bonifacio Suarez, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. The corner led ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Timoteo Basualdo to fire away a dangerous shot which Léo de Brito despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. 60 minutes into the match, Elpidio Francis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Léo de Brito. Floresta Club U18's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elpidio Francis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. After 63 played minutes Floresta Club U18 got a freekick which was hit by Remo da Rocha. In the 65th minute, Miguel Prosperi 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. 70 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Léo de Brito narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 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 Tomé Reis in the 71st minute of play. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tomé Reis, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tomé Reis in the 74th 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 showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gilmar Castro in the 75th minute of the match. Roland Kolacki might have been able to make a better finish in the 79th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Léo de Brito. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Roland Kolacki ran back to his position shaking his head. 79 minutes into the match, Elpidio Francis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Léo de Brito. Floresta Club U18's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elpidio Francis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. Léo de Brito took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elpidio Francis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Floresta Club U18's defense didn't have a chance, in the 81st minute, when Elpidio Francis scored to the left of an out of position Léo de Brito, making the score, 0-4. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tomé Reis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Elpidio Francis got free with Léo de Brito in the 89th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 91 minutes into the match, Elpidio Francis dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Léo de Brito, 0-5. In the 95th minute of the match ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a corner. Floresta Club U18's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Venancio Havier ran over to the corner to take the kick. Arnaldo Gabon hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. In the 96th minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Arnaldo Gabon fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Léo de Brito was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.