Friendly League

Rapid Giulesti
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when James Batistuta made the kick off which started today's match. James Batistuta blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Branislav Velchevski having to make a save. 9 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 Alessandro Del Piero. 11 minutes into the game, Marcin Pachucki was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. A4p FC Gad's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA the free kick. In the 19th minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Glenn Fyfe saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from James Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 23rd minute of play forced A4p FC Gad's goalkeeper Glenn Fyfe to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from James Batistuta in the 24th minute of the match. When A4p FC Gad's James Batistuta in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elpidio Francis in the 29th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Glenn Fyfe prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by King Scorpio 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. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from King Scorpio in the 36th minute of the match. Glenn Fyfe showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnaldo Gabon, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Alessandro Del Piero received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Branislav Velchevski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Elpidio Francis to strike the kick off in the second half. 53 minutes into the game, A4p FC Gad's James Batistuta 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, 1-1. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alessandro Del Piero, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Glenn Fyfe made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arnaldo Gabon in the 62nd minute. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Aristides Asteri was substituted for Arnaldo Gabon. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Esteban Iztal in the 65th minute. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from James Batistuta, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. 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 Flavius Cândroveanu in the 76th minute of play. With a little luck, A4p FC Gad's Glenn Fyfe got control of the ball when André Monclús tried to sneak it across the goal line. James Batistuta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gică Busuioc in the 93rd 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. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.