Friendly League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis 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. In the 2nd match minute, Pan Queso y Leberbush FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alejandro Ellande to maneuver through the defense. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's Rafael Fix played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Francis in the 3rd minute of play. In the 4th minute of the match ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a corner. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Petrică Măcriș ran over to the corner to take the kick. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cornelio Cesaro in the 8th minute of the match. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dimitris Maropoulos in the 10th minute of play. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dimitris Maropoulos in the 10th minute of play. Elpidio Francis scored 1-0 in the 12th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rafael Fix, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cornelio Cesaro in the 14th 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. 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 Dimitris Maropoulos in the 20th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cornelio Cesaro in the 22nd 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 his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dimitris Maropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. In the 25th minute, Elpidio Francis made a precise shot to the right of Rafael Fix. Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Elpidio Francis scored 4-0 in the 29th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rafael Fix, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 37 minutes into the match, Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Rafael Fix reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 40th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timoteo Basualdo to maneuver through the defense. In the 44th minute, Elpidio Francis ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Rafael Fix was frozen by the shot and now it was 5-0. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 5-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Dimitris Maropoulos to make the kick off. Cornelio Cesaro could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Esteban Iztal got a free kick in the 61st minute. Rafael Fix made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from André Monclús in the 64th minute of play. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Petrică Măcriș got a good chance for a goal in the 67th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 68 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 Cornelio Cesaro. Dimitris Maropoulos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 73rd minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. Rafael Fix showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rafael Dalmu, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. 78 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 Dimitris Maropoulos. 80 minutes into the game, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Petrică Măcriș nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Rafael Fix made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 6-1. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Cornelio Cesaro, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. 88 minutes into the match, Pan Queso y Leberbush FC's goal looked a bit too open when André Monclús came free, but Rafael Fix reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers André Monclús in the 91st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Rafael Fix saved Pan Queso y Leberbush FC from getting behind. 93 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Jonathan Cordarrol came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jonathan Cordarrol in the 93rd 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. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were victorious despite being under pressure from Pan Queso y Leberbush FC for much of the match.