Friendly League

Jose Amalfitani
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Paijo Chandrawinata made the kick off which started today's match. A collision led to Velez Sarsfield getting a freekick after 2 minutes play. Ando Averin hit a great ball. Augusto Cordario in the 8thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mon Navarro Montoya, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 10 minutes in the game Andri Laas did a throw-in, and the ball was quickly in game thanks to Froilan Seber. 10 minutes into the match, Juventus Argentina FC's goalkeeper Mon Navarro Montoya had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Augusto Cordario. 12 minutes into the match, Velez Sarsfield's goal looked a bit too open when Paijo Chandrawinata came free, but Erwin Huygens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th match minute, Juventus Argentina FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andri Laas to maneuver through the defense. Augusto Cordario struck a weak shot in the 21st minute. Mon Navarro Montoya didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Velez Sarsfield. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paijo Chandrawinata in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Erwin Huygens saved Velez Sarsfield from getting behind. Louis Alebio's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Erwin Huygens read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 27th minute of play. After 28 minutes Velez Sarsfield's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Andri Laas who took care of the corner kick. In the 32nd minute of the match Velez Sarsfield got a corner. Juventus Argentina FC'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. The supporters of Velez Sarsfield booed when Juventus Argentina FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Camilo Musko didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Velez Sarsfield's Filomeno Montrell got a free kick in the 40th minute. 43 minutes into the match, Velez Sarsfield's goal looked a bit too open when Paijo Chandrawinata came free, but Erwin Huygens reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Augusto Cordario could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 45th minute of the match, but Mon Navarro Montoya made a huge save. Augusto Cordario got the audience’s attention when, from a short distance, he fired away a great shot in the 46th minute of the game. The shot hit the left post and bounced out.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Augusto Cordario stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Ando Averin hit a great freekick 50 minutes into the match. Erwin Huygens made a fantastic save in the 58th minute, when Paijo Chandrawinata sent off a good shot on target. Juventus Argentina FC made a substitution. Gonzalo Lonzo replaced Bartolo Sindo. Mon Navarro Montoya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Filomeno Montrell, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Christian Haeger could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 67th minute of the match, but Erwin Huygens made a huge save. Erwin Huygens showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esteban Bartoleme, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. Esteban Bartoleme sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Velez Sarsfield made a substitution. Leandro Berti replaced Ignacio Berenguer. Mon Navarro Montoya showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Augusto Cordario, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Gonzalo Lonzo kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. 82 minutes into the match, Juventus Argentina FC's goal looked a bit too open when Javier Pinola came free, but Mon Navarro Montoya reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mon Navarro Montoya made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arnoldo Mel in the 86th minute of play. Gonzalo Lonzo made in the 88th minute of the game a fairly good throw-in which was taken care of by Emilio Mata. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Juventus Argentina FC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.