Prized/Friendly Cup

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Elpidio Francis started the match with the kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Martín Palermo in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Branislav Velchevski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 12th minute, Miguel Montrel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Miguel Prosperi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 16th minute. Einar Holmberg tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 27th minute, Elpidio Francis hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Einar Holmberg 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 29th minute. Through an outstanding action, after 39 minutes, Einar Holmberg successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. After 41 minutes Ascacibar-Pérez'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. Miguel Prosperi made a great header on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner, it was just that Ascacibar-Pérez's Einar Holmberg managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 43rd minute, Casimiro Santana hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Martín Palermo to make the kick off. Einar Holmberg 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 56th minute. The supporters of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA booed when Ascacibar-Pérez was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Erasmo Clis didn't get a good kick on the ball. Einar Holmberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Francis in the 65th minute of the match. Martín Palermo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Elpidio Francis struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Einar Holmberg 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. In the 85th minute, Elpidio Francis made a precise shot to the right of Einar Holmberg. Ascacibar-Pérez's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. After a defensive mix-up in Ascacibar-Pérez's zone, Elpidio Francis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Einar Holmberg came out of the goal and Elpidio Francis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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.