Friendly League

Cilindro Mágico
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Elpidio Francis started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Charilaos Bogdanos in the 3rd 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 5th minute of play forced Imperio Académico's goalkeeper Adrian Clis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 6 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Charilaos Bogdanos came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 9 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Luciano Vidal came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Ismael Jerrold came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Charilaos Bogdanos could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 13th minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. Branislav Velchevski made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Ismael Jerrold sent off a good shot on target. In the 24th match minute, Imperio Académico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Marcelino Quexal to maneuver through the defense. Timoteo Basualdo kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. 35 minutes had been played when some careless play by Imperio Académico's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Elpidio Francis was slow to take the kick. During this time ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's players had a chance to rest. After taking down the ball on ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's corner Bonifacio Suarez fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Adrian Clis quite easily take care of the ball. When the match had gone on for 37 minutes, Luciano Vidal took a quick shot and it went in 1-0 without a chance for Branislav Velchevski to make any attempt to save it. Ismael Jerrold could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 43rd minute of the match, but Branislav Velchevski made a huge save. When Jesus Quiroga fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Imperio Académico's protests and gave Jesus Quiroga a yellow card for diving instead. In the 44th match minute, Imperio Académico was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jesus Quiroga to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Ismael Jerrold made the kick off in the second half. Elpidio Francis recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 56th minute the ball was on its way in behind Imperio Académico's goalkeeper Adrian Clis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 57 minutes into the match, Imperio Académico's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Adrian Clis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adrian Clis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 58th minute of play. 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 Elpidio Francis in the 60th minute. The corner ended in Elpidio Francis almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Imperio Académico's Adrian Clis did a great save. Petrică Măcriș received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Adrian Clis tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Imperio Académico's Amador Igon was substituted for Luciano Vidal. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA made a substitution. André Monclús replaced Elpidio Francis. Imperio Académico's Emilio Sugoi was substituted for Marcelino Quexal. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Amador Igon, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Rafael Dalmu got a free kick in the 77th minute. In the 79th minute André Monclús shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Adrian Clis saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 81 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Hilario Tab came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ismael Jerrold, who was totally free with the ball in the 83rd minute. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Imperio Académico's goalkeeper Adrian Clis, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 89 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Amador Igon came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 91st minute Imperio Académico were awarded a corner. Tymoteusz Lemiesz went to the cornerflag to take it. Jesus Quiroga hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.