Friendly League

El Cilindro
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Elpidio Francis got the match started through his kick off. 3 minutes into the match, Academia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but 叶永渊 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elmo Jaanovits in the 9th 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. In the 12th minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but 叶永渊 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Branislav Velchevski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elmo Jaanovits in the 17th minute. 叶永渊 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 22nd minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 24th minute of play forced Academia FC's goalkeeper 叶永渊 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elmo Jaanovits in the 27th 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. 叶永渊 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 29th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 30th minute of play forced Academia FC's goalkeeper 叶永渊 to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Timoteo Basualdo hit a great freekick 33 minutes into the match. 40 minutes into the game, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. 叶永渊 made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After the first half ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elmo Jaanovits to strike the kick off in the second half. After having played for 55 minutes, Elmo Jaanovits managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Academia FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Elmo Jaanovits was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 60 minutes into the match, Academia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but 叶永渊 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 Elmo Jaanovits in the 63rd minute of play. 64 minutes into the match, Academia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but 叶永渊 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adolfo Etxahun hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Academia FC's Jairo Nuxila was substituted for Francisco Ascencio. 70 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that 叶永渊 narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, Academia FC's 叶永渊 got control of the ball when Elpidio Francis tried to sneak it across the goal line. 73 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Tancredo Hondaro came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 75th minute, Tancredo Hondaro left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Academia FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. In the 79th minute Eber Melivilu shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but 叶永渊 saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 叶永渊 made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elpidio Francis in the 81st minute. 83 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that 叶永渊 narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a defensive mix-up in Academia FC's zone, Elpidio Francis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. 叶永渊 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. 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 Tancredo Hondaro in the 87th minute of play. In the 90th minute ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were awarded a corner. Elpidio Francis went to the cornerflag to take it. Elpidio Francis made a great header on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner, it was just that Academia FC's 叶永渊 managed to reach the ball for a save. 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 Tancredo Hondaro in the 93rd minute of play. 93 minutes into the game, Academia FC's Tancredo Hondaro 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, 2-1. Academia FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.