Friendly League

Jorge Luis Hirschi
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dalmacio Pello made a fantastic save in the 6th minute, when Elpidio Francis sent off a good shot on target. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Faustino Unax in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Branislav Velchevski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 14th minute, Timoteo Basualdo hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 16th minute, Uriel Cordearo made a precise shot to the right of Branislav Velchevski. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Elpidio Francis's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Dalmacio Pello read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 20th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uriel Cordearo in the 21st 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. Elpidio Francis took the ball and in the 28 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dalmacio Pello. Dalmacio Pello dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Martin Billing in the 39th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Branislav Velchevski saved ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Tello AFC's Martin Billing got a free kick in the 40th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Uriel Cordearo in the 42nd 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. 42 minutes into the game, Uriel Cordearo cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Branislav Velchevski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Tello AFC were winning 1-2.

The wind increased when Uriel Cordearo made the kick off in the second half. Faouzi Ghoulam kicked well hit freekick during the 53rd minute of the match. The supporters of Tello AFC booed when ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 54 match minutes in a wonderful position. Elpidio Francis didn't get a good kick on the ball. 65 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Billing came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 69th minute, Tello AFC's Martin Billing dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-3. 75 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dalmacio Pello narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 81 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 Pastor Nofre. Arnaldo Gabon sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After a rather tough play, Tello AFC's Markus Smart got a free kick in the 85th minute. A throw-in in the 90th minute of the game was made by Lázaro Garcia with Hong Yi Yang as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. André Monclús recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 94th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The Tello AFC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Tello AFC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.