Friendly League

Jose Amalfitani
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Velez Sarsfield's Augusto Cordario 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. Augusto Cordarios short, quick shot in the 4thth minute got Rodrigo Massó to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After 7 played minutes PLUMIN got a freekick which was hit by Agustin Dubardo. An unexpectedly hard shot by Filomeno Montrell in the 7th minute of play forced PLUMIN's goalkeeper Rodrigo Massó to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simon Ferrer in the 9th minute of play forced Velez Sarsfield's goalkeeper Erwin Huygens to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of PLUMIN booed when Velez Sarsfield was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Javier Pinola didn't get a good kick on the ball. 19 minutes into the match, PLUMIN's goal looked a bit too open when Augusto Cordario came free, but Rodrigo Massó reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Augusto Cordario in the 22ndth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Rodrigo Massó, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 23 minutes into the match, Augusto Cordario had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rodrigo Massó. PLUMIN's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Augusto Cordario was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Rodrigo Massó stood somewhat misplaced when Augusto Cordario came free in front of goal and shot 2-0 to the left of him in the 27 minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 35th minute, Filomeno Montrell managed to get in a good position for a shot. Velez Sarsfield's supporters rose to their feet, but Filomeno Montrell was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rodrigo Massó breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. PLUMIN's Rodrigo Massó proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save PLUMIN from getting a goal against them. PLUMIN's Rodrigo Massó proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 41st minute of the match, managed to save PLUMIN from getting a goal against them. Augusto Cordario succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 4-0 in the 47th playminute.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Cirilo Salvino made a kick off. After 53 minutes of play, Velez Sarsfield's Augusto Cordario made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rodrigo Massó was left in no man's land by his defense there! Rodrigo Massó made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Augusto Cordario in the 57th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in PLUMIN's zone, Augusto Cordario stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rodrigo Massó came out of the goal and Augusto Cordario tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 62 minutes into the match, Velez Sarsfield's goal looked a bit too open when Cirilo Salvino came free, but Erwin Huygens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute Augusto Cordario shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Massó saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Rodrigo Massó showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Augusto Cordario in the 65th minute of the match. Filomeno Montrell made a great header on Velez Sarsfield's corner, it was just that PLUMIN's Rodrigo Massó managed to reach the ball for a save. Augusto Cordario's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rodrigo Massó read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 68th minute of play. Velez Sarsfield made a substitution. Leandro Berti replaced Ignacio Berenguer. In the 71st minute of the match Velez Sarsfield got a corner. PLUMIN's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Filomeno Montrell ran over to the corner to take the kick. Velez Sarsfield's Filomeno Montrell was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rodrigo Massó in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ronan Mistral in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rodrigo Massó prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 72ndth minute of the game Augusto Cordario who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but PLUMIN's Rodrigo Massó was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 74th minute Augusto Cordario shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Massó saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Velez Sarsfield's Yiyo Bernal was substituted for Marcos Pacifico. In the 78th minute, Filomeno Montrell hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Augusto Cordario scored 6-0 in the 81st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rodrigo Massó, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Velez Sarsfield's Javier Pinola managed, thanks to a brazen rush, stole the ball on a throw-in made by Antonio Orlan in the 86 minute of the game. In the 89th match minute, PLUMIN was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Teobaldo Peli to maneuver through the defense. Ago Tramp kicked well hit freekick during the 90th minute of the match. 92 minutes into the game, Velez Sarsfield's Augusto Cordario nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rodrigo Massó made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 8-0. 95 minutes into the match, PLUMIN's goal looked a bit too open when Augusto Cordario came free, but Rodrigo Massó reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 97th minute Yiyo Bernal shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rodrigo Massó saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 97 minutes of play, Velez Sarsfield's Yiyo Bernal made it 9-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rodrigo Massó was left in no man's land by his defense there! There was no doubt that Velez Sarsfield were the better team. Velez Sarsfield's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.