Federation Clash Challenge

Dragons Lair
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Elpidio Francis kicked off to start the match. In the 5th minute of the game Geraldo Güemes made a throw-in which Juan Cristóbal Jadue played forward. 6 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 Daniel Orzaize. The audience thought a goal was coming when Daniel Orzaize got free with Branislav Velchevski in the 19th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Rafael Dalmu kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. Zhuo Yu Yuan stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Elpidio Francis's shot from short distance in the 25th minute. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Daniel Orzaize, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Elpidio Francis struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Zhuo Yu Yuan 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. Valer Pătru kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Elpidio Francis sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Zhuo Yu Yuan narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Elpidio Francis managed to get in a good position for a shot. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's supporters rose to their feet, but Elpidio Francis was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zhuo Yu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 47th match minute, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Petrică Măcriș to maneuver through the defense. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Daniel Orzaize stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 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 Daniel Orzaize in the 51st minute of play. In the 52nd match minute, Rage F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cassiano Vilas Boas to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 55 minutes play. Bonifacio Suarez hit a great ball. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Daniel Orzaize, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Through an outstanding action, after 59 minutes, Zhuo Yu Yuan successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 63 minutes into the game, Elpidio Francis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Zhuo Yu Yuan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús was substituted for Elpidio Francis. Arnaldo Gabon who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 73rdth minute tested the skills of Zhuo Yu Yuan when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Petrică Măcriș sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mustafa Ali Cansoy kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Mustafa Ali Cansoy made in the 90th minute of the game a throw-in that took a bad bounce and was taken care of by Rage F.C.'s Sisebuto Pezoa. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Jonas Haram managed to get in a good position for a shot. Rage F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Jonas Haram was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Branislav Velchevski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.