Friendly League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Atlético Montserrat's Qu Sen Yan 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. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Qu Sen Yan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Owen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Michael Owen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 14 minutes play. Rafael Dalmu hit a great ball. The supporters of Atlético Montserrat booed when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Everardo Cordarell didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mickaël Landreau saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 28th minute Michael Owen 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. 40 minutes had been played when some careless play by ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Segundo Belarmo was slow to take the kick. During this time Atlético Montserrat's players had a chance to rest. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Arnaldo Gabon during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Atlético Montserrat's Ceferino Iraido was substituted for Anastasio Rito. In the 43rd minute, Arnaldo Gabon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Elpidio Francis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Mickaël Landreau 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 45th minute. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Qu Sen Yan, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús was substituted for Elpidio Francis. When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and André Monclús made a kick off. In the 58th minute the ball was on its way in behind Atlético Montserrat's goalkeeper Mickaël Landreau, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Atlético Montserrat's Mickaël Landreau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Monclús in the 61st minute of play. After a rather tough play, Atlético Montserrat's Zula Jajesniak got a free kick in the 68th minute. Atlético Montserrat's Mickaël Landreau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Monclús in the 69th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Zula Jajesniak in the 70th 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. 71 minutes into the match, Atlético Montserrat's goal looked a bit too open when André Monclús came free, but Mickaël Landreau reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 Petrică Măcriș in the 72nd minute. 77 minutes into the game, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mickaël Landreau made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. 79 minutes into the game, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mickaël Landreau made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. When Ceferino Iraido fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Atlético Montserrat's protests and gave Ceferino Iraido a yellow card for diving instead. In the 85th match minute, Atlético Montserrat was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ceferino Iraido to maneuver through the defense. Atlético Montserrat's Mickaël Landreau played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Monclús in the 86th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers André Monclús in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mickaël Landreau saved Atlético Montserrat from getting behind. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind Atlético Montserrat's goalkeeper Mickaël Landreau, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michael Owen in the 94th minute of play. In the 94th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Petrică Măcriș to maneuver through the defense. Mickaël Landreau showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Monclús in the 97th minute of the match. Atlético Montserrat's supporters were dissatisfied at the end of the match because ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA had won, even though Atlético Montserrat had held more of the ball.