Friendly League

La Bombonera
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bruno Sauveur kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute, Elpidio Francis ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Gianluca Buffon was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. 7 minutes into the game, Defensores de Lombroso's Lionel-Andrés Messi 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. In the 10th minute, Arnaldo Gabon hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 14th minute of play forced Defensores de Lombroso's goalkeeper Gianluca Buffon to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were awarded a corner. Elpidio Francis went to the cornerflag to take it. A nice corner shot did that Elpidio Francis got away a dangerous shot. Despite this Gianluca Buffon quite easily got ahold of the ball to make the save. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's attack was well implemented in the 15th minute, but when Rafael Dalmu was about to shoot he didn't get a good hit on the ball and it hit the crossbar and flew over. Goal Kick. After some careless play in the Defensores de Lombroso defense, Elpidio Francis kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Gianluca Buffon. The Defensores de Lombroso fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Gianluca Buffon should have stopped the shot. In the 21st minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gianluca Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bruno Sauveur in the 24th minute of the match. Elpidio Francis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Agustin Fidencio hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. In the 35th minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gianluca Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Gianluca Buffon read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Defensores de Lombroso's Gianluca Buffon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Elpidio Francis in the 39th minute of play. In the 40th minute, Elpidio Francis got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Elpidio Francis blasted a shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gianluca Buffon having to make a save. In the 43rd minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gianluca Buffon saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 45 minutes into the game, one of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Branislav Velchevski had in the 48thth minute some difficulties stopping Bruno Sauveur's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After the first half ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Elpidio Francis stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. A collision led to Defensores de Lombroso getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Bruno Sauveur hit a great ball. Elpidio Francis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 55 minutes into the game, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gianluca Buffon made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Gianluca Buffon made an important save on a dangerous shot by André Monclús in the 60th minute. After a rather tough play, Defensores de Lombroso's Lawrence Casa got a free kick in the 63rd minute. In the 75th minute Bruno Sauveur 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. André Monclús blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Gianluca Buffon having to make a save. Gianluca Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Monclús in the 77th minute of the match. The supporters of Defensores de Lombroso booed when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timoteo Basualdo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Defensores de Lombroso's Alan Varela was substituted for Lucio Cordarrol. Defensores de Lombroso made a substitution. Valentín Barco replaced Federico Pirro. The supporters of Defensores de Lombroso booed when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Timoteo Basualdo didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ubaldo Gelacio kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Agustin Fidencio made in the 85th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Ubaldo Gelacio however managed to control. Gianluca Buffon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Monclús in the 89th minute of the match. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús in the 90th minute got a chance for a shot 90th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Defensores de Lombroso's goalie prevented a goal. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.