Friendly League

Estadio Calamar
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Victorino Sandalio made the kick off which started today's match. Edmond Verdun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Francis in the 3rd minute of the match. 4 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 Isidro Gines. Edmond Verdun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 5th minute of play. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Arnaldo Gabon hit a great ball. When Errecaborda AFC's Prospero Jerardo in the 10th minute got a chance for a shot 10th 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. 16 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. 19 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Prospero Jerardo came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Prospero Jerardo in the 26th minute of the match. When Rafael Dalmu fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's protests and gave Rafael Dalmu a yellow card for diving instead. In the 30th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rafael Dalmu to maneuver through the defense. 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 32nd minute of play. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pastor Ado in the 33rd minute of the match. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Rafael Dalmu hit a great ball. The audience was convinced that Elpidio Francis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Edmond Verdun was relentless in the 39th minute of the game. 41 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Mauro Rameriz came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 42nd minute of play forced Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Edmond Verdun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Elpidio Francis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Edmond Verdun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 47th minute of play forced Errecaborda AFC's goalkeeper Edmond Verdun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

53 minutes into the game, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Petrică Măcriș nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Edmond Verdun made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Prospero Jerardo in the 58th 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. Clemente Silviano's late challenge caught a ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Clemente Silviano helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Errecaborda AFC getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Clemente Silviano hit a great ball. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pastor Ado in the 66th minute of the match. In the 68th 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. After a defensive mix-up in Errecaborda AFC's zone, André Monclús stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Edmond Verdun came out of the goal and André Monclús tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 72ndth minute of the game André Monclús who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Errecaborda AFC's Edmond Verdun was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Victorino Sandalio in the 76th 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. The audience was convinced that André Monclús's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Edmond Verdun was relentless in the 79th minute of the game. Errecaborda AFC's Rogelio Jakes was substituted for Aírton Urbano. 88 minutes had been played when some careless play by Errecaborda AFC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Esteban Iztal was slow to take the kick. During this time ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's players had a chance to rest. 91 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Isidro Gines came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Edmond Verdun made an important save on a dangerous shot by André Monclús in the 92nd minute. 95 minutes into the game, Errecaborda AFC's Victorino Sandalio nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Branislav Velchevski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. 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.