Friendly League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Lionel-Andrés Messi started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 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 Godfredo Gau. Godfredo Gau came free with the goalkeeper in the 3rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Branislav Velchevski could save by the left post. Denis Paulin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Francis in the 6th minute of the match. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lionel-Andrés Messi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 12th minute, Elpidio Francis 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. 13 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 Lionel-Andrés Messi. 16 minutes into the match, Elpidio Francis had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Denis Paulin. Defensores de Lombroso's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Elpidio Francis was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 18th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timoteo Basualdo to maneuver through the defense. Lionel-Andrés Messi's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 21stth minute, Branislav Velchevski skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Denis Paulin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Francis in the 28th minute of the match. 29 minutes into the match, Defensores de Lombroso's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Denis Paulin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uriel Ferrer in the 32nd 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. 36 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Denis Paulin narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 37 minutes into the game, Uriel Ferrer recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Branislav Velchevski. Uriel Ferrer showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. In the 40th minute, Juan Simon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Denis Paulin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Miguel Prosperi in the 41st minute of the match. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Uriel Ferrer, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Denis Paulin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 46th minute of play. The Defensores de Lombroso players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were winning 1-2.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Elpidio Francis stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 52nd minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Denis Paulin. Denis Paulin yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-3. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Uriel Ferrer in the 60th minute of the match. Defensores de Lombroso made a substitution. Alan Varela replaced Roman Riquelme. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA made a substitution. André Monclús replaced Elpidio Francis. Defensores de Lombroso's Amadeo Raebert was substituted for Teofilo Esdras. After 68 minutes Defensores de Lombroso'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. It was a well-played corner which Eber Melivilu managed to volley towards the net. Unfortunately, he didn't get a great hit on the ball and it went out into the grandstand. Denis Paulin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from André Monclús, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Lionel-Andrés Messi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Branislav Velchevski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Denis Paulin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from André Monclús, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. In the 76th minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-4. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Uriel Ferrer in the 79th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Branislav Velchevski saved ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alan Varela in the 85th 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. If André Monclús had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 87 minutes into the game, André Monclús recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Denis Paulin. André Monclús showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-5. Rafael Dalmu received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Denis Paulin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Defensores de Lombroso's goalie prevented a goal. The ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.