Prized/Friendly Cup

Estádio Teixeirão
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Elpidio Francis made the kick off which started today's match. 5 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Jeronimo Rico came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski got control of the ball when Jeronimo Rico tried to sneak it across the goal line. 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 Jeronimo Rico in the 14th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as America Futebol Clube SP's Jeronimo Rico slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Branislav Velchevski. That made the score 1-0 after 17 minutes of play. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Rico in the 21st minute of the match. Stefan Rasiak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Francis in the 23rd minute of the match. Stefan Rasiak showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elpidio Francis, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. After 30 played minutes America Futebol Clube SP got a freekick which was hit by Luiz Eduardo Paraibano. Branislav Velchevski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Jeronimo Rico in the 34th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 36th minute of play forced America Futebol Clube SP's goalkeeper Stefan Rasiak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Branislav Velchevski was a little too slow when Jeronimo Rico got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 40th minute. The score was now 2-0. Gigi Popovici's late challenge caught a ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Gigi Popovici helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA booed when America Futebol Clube SP was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Serginho Chulapa didn't get a good kick on the ball. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye America Futebol Clube SP's goalie prevented a goal. 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 2-0.

The wind increased when Jeronimo Rico made the kick off in the second half. In the 50th minute, Luiz Eduardo Paraibano hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jeronimo Rico, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd 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 Jeronimo Rico in the 55th minute of play. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jeronimo Rico in the 57th minute of the match. America Futebol Clube SP made a substitution. Iago Bala replaced Jeronimo Rico. A sloppy throw-in by Luiz Eduardo Paraibano in the 61st minute of the game went astray and was snapped up by ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Mustafa Ali Cansoy. When Mustafa Ali Cansoy fell near the penalty area in the 63rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's protests and gave Mustafa Ali Cansoy a yellow card for diving instead. In the 63rd match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mustafa Ali Cansoy to maneuver through the defense. America Futebol Clube SP made a substitution. Jorginho Quirino replaced Tadeu Xavier. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Timoteo Basualdo got a free kick in the 68th minute. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Carlos Capixaba, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iago Bala in the 71st minute of play. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Iago Bala in the 71st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by André Monclús in the 75th minute of play forced America Futebol Clube SP's goalkeeper Stefan Rasiak to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 77 minutes into the match, America Futebol Clube SP's goal looked a bit too open when André Monclús came free, but Stefan Rasiak reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 83 minutes, Iago Bala made it 3-0 with a short kick to the right side. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Mustafa Ali Cansoy got a free kick in the 86th minute. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Iago Bala, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. Iago Bala scored 4-0 in the 94th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Branislav Velchevski, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.