Friendly League

Estadio Ciénega
Spectators: 37 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Nicanor Illan made the kick off and thus started the match. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luca Langoni, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. Branislav Velchevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nicanor Illan, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 7th minute of the match, managed to save ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA from getting a goal against them. 8 minutes into the game, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Miguel Prosperi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Tomi Neila made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. An unexpectedly hard shot by Elpidio Francis in the 14th minute of play forced Pilar FC's goalkeeper Tomi Neila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 15th minute Inocencio Cristos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomi Neila saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Branislav Velchevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nicanor Illan in the 21st minute of the match. 22 minutes into the match, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's goal looked a bit too open when Luca Langoni came free, but Branislav Velchevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 25 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's goal looked a bit too open when Miguel Prosperi came free, but Tomi Neila reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bonifacio Suarez in the 30th minute of play forced Pilar FC's goalkeeper Tomi Neila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's Branislav Velchevski got control of the ball when Luca Langoni tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cristian Jenaro in the 32nd 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. Branislav Velchevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Luca Langoni, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. 43 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Tomi Neila reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 45 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's goal looked a bit too open when Elpidio Francis came free, but Tomi Neila reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 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 Cristian Jenaro in the 47th minute of play. In the 47th minute, Pilar FC's Nicanor Illan dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-1. Pilar FC's Martin Benítez was substituted for Luca Langoni. 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.

After 60 played minutes Pilar FC got a freekick which was hit by Candido Hendrickx. Tomi Neila made an important save on a dangerous shot by Miguel Prosperi in the 62nd minute. A hard shot 62 in the game by Miguel Prosperi from a close distance when the talented Tomi Neila managed to make a qualified save. Pilar FC's players were relieved. 66 minutes into the match, Pilar FC's Candido Hendrickx sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Branislav Velchevski narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miguel Prosperi in the 71st minute of play forced Pilar FC's goalkeeper Tomi Neila to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 72 played minutes ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA got a freekick which was hit by Koulis Lalas. ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA's André Monclús was substituted for Inocencio Cristos. Pilar FC made a substitution. Guus Koole replaced Cristian Jenaro. Koulis Lalas hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Tomi Neila took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Elpidio Francis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Branislav Velchevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Candido Hendrickx in the 87th minute of play. If Candido Hendrickx had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Candido Hendrickx in the 89th 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. A collision led to ESTUDIANTES de la PLATA getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Koulis Lalas hit a great ball. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.