Friendly League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Trinchera FC's goalkeeper Herminio Roderigo, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 4th minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Herminio Roderigo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Herminio Roderigo made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 6th minute of play. Elpidio Francis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Herminio Roderigo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Timoteo Basualdo hit a great ball. Elpidio Francis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Herminio Roderigo tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 27 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Eloy Dimas came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 28th minute of play forced Trinchera FC's goalkeeper Herminio Roderigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ryuji Laprise scored 0-2 in the 30th 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 Mustafa Ali Cansoy quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Aureliano Quilo, made in the 34th minute of the game. After 34 played minutes Trinchera FC got a freekick which was hit by Eloy Dimas. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Elpidio Francis in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Herminio Roderigo saved Trinchera FC from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 42nd minute of play forced Trinchera FC's goalkeeper Herminio Roderigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 45th minute Elpidio Francis shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Herminio Roderigo saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-2.

Petrică Măcriș might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Herminio Roderigo. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Petrică Măcriș ran back to his position shaking his head. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús was substituted for Elpidio Francis. After taking down the ball on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner Esteban Iztal fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Herminio Roderigo quite easily take care of the ball. After some careless play in the Trinchera FC defense, André Monclús kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Herminio Roderigo. The Trinchera FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Herminio Roderigo should have stopped the shot. In the 65th match minute, Trinchera FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Generoso Frances to maneuver through the defense. André Monclús struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Herminio Roderigo didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA. Herminio Roderigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Monclús in the 69th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by André Monclús in the 73rd minute of play forced Trinchera FC's goalkeeper Herminio Roderigo to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Trinchera FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 83rd match minute, Trinchera FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Dionisio Berenguer to maneuver through the defense. Herminio Roderigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Petrică Măcriș in the 85th minute of the match. 87 minutes into the match, André Monclús had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Herminio Roderigo. Trinchera FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that André Monclús was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-2. André Monclús sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Herminio Roderigo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from André Monclús in the 91st minute of the match. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Petrică Măcriș scored 3-2 in the 95th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Herminio Roderigo, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Trinchera FC for a fine match.