Friendly League

Estadio Doña Beija
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Luís Fábio Rocha might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Branislav Velchevski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Luís Fábio Rocha ran back to his position shaking his head. Luís Fábio Rocha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 7th minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. When Los Hijos de Doña Beija's Indiana Jones in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th 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. 11 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 Luís Fábio Rocha. 12 minutes into the match, Los Hijos de Doña Beija's goal looked a bit too open when Arnaldo Gabon came free, but Higinio Aguilera reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When the match had gone on for 16 minutes, Luís Fábio Rocha put it in 1-0 from a short distance just to the right of Branislav Velchevski. After a rather tough play, Los Hijos de Doña Beija's Abelardo Domenec got a free kick in the 19th minute. 20 minutes into the game, Arnoldo Cordero was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Los Hijos de Doña Beija the free kick. Luís Fábio Rocha's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Branislav Velchevski read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. In the 28th minute, one of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA. After having played for 37 minutes, Indiana Jones managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Los Hijos de Doña Beija's supporters crossed their fingers, but Indiana Jones was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Luís Fábio Rocha could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 39th minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. Andrea Pirlo could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 41st minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Indiana Jones in the 46th 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.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Elpidio Francis to make the kick off. Luís Fábio Rocha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 50th minute. Branislav Velchevski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Los Hijos de Doña Beija made a substitution. Jyrki Sillanpää replaced Indiana Jones. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús was substituted for Elpidio Francis. Argi Casta made in the 61st minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Abelardo Domenec however managed to control. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hu Xiong Zhen in the 65th minute of the match. 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 Albino Brion in the 66th minute of play. Los Hijos de Doña Beija were awarded a corner in the 67th minute after ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Demy Ottens took the corner. A nice corner shot did that Demy Ottens got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Branislav Velchevski quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. 72 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Albino Brion came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Los Hijos de Doña Beija booed when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 75 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zacarias Osorio didn't get a good kick on the ball. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jyrki Sillanpää, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 92nd minute Albino Brion shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Branislav Velchevski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Rafael Dalmu fell near the penalty area in the 93rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's protests and gave Rafael Dalmu a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Rafael Dalmu got a free kick in the 93rd minute. In the 95thth minute of the game Albino Brion who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Los Hijos de Doña Beija's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.