Federation Clash Challenge

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kyle Thake got the match started through his kick off. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Richard Lentini read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. In the 5th minute the ball was on its way in behind Floriana Celtics's goalkeeper Richard Lentini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Richard Lentini made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elpidio Francis in the 6th minute of play. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Richard Lentini read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA booed when Floriana Celtics was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jean Carl Testaferrata Moroni Viani didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Floriana Celtics's goalkeeper Richard Lentini, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Elpidio Francis received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 12th minute. Richard Lentini tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A throw-in in the 20th minute of the game was made by Mike Stivala with Olgierd Dawiec as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. Floriana Celtics's Richard Lentini proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 22nd minute of the match, managed to save Floriana Celtics from getting a goal against them. After 25 played minutes ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a freekick which was hit by Rafael Dalmu. 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 Olgierd Dawiec in the 31st minute of play. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA were furious when Timoteo Basualdo was red carded, 33 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 33rd minute of the game. One of ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Floriana Celtics:s goal. In the 40th minute Kyle Thake 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. In the 41st minute, Mike Stivala hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Elpidio Francis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 44th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

After 53 minutes of play, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Richard Lentini was left in no man's land by his defense there! 57 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goalkeeper Branislav Velchevski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Olgierd Dawiec. Richard Lentini showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Elpidio Francis in the 63rd minute of the match. Elpidio Francis took the ball and in the 66 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Richard Lentini. Richard Lentini dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA made a substitution. André Monclús replaced Elpidio Francis. Floriana Celtics's Edward Ellis was substituted for Giorgio Caruana. Olle Snell kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Floriana Celtics's zone, André Monclús stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Richard Lentini came out of the goal and André Monclús tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, Floriana Celtics's Cedric Axisa got a free kick in the 76th minute. Floriana Celtics's Richard Lentini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Monclús in the 77th minute of play. André Monclús might have been able to make a better finish in the 79th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Richard Lentini. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. André Monclús ran back to his position shaking his head. An unexpectedly hard shot by André Monclús in the 79th minute of play forced Floriana Celtics's goalkeeper Richard Lentini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by André Monclús in the 85th minute of play forced Floriana Celtics's goalkeeper Richard Lentini to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. André Monclús's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Richard Lentini read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. After 90 played minutes Floriana Celtics got a freekick which was hit by Matt Sciortino. Richard Lentini showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Esteban Iztal, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. Floriana Celtics's Richard Lentini played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by André Monclús in the 94th minute of play. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.