Northampton
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000,
Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Sergey Molchanov made the kick off which started today's match. Northampton's Oleg Izyumov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sergey Molchanov in the 7th minute of play. A collision led to FC ASTANA getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Mauro Mannie hit a great ball. Northampton's Oleg Izyumov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mauro Mannie in the 20th minute of play. Fedor Alekseenko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Vladislav Gurin in the 21st minute. 23 minutes into the game, FC ASTANA's Sergey Molchanov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Oleg Izyumov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 29 minutes into the game, Sergey Molchanov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Oleg Izyumov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 32nd match minute, FC ASTANA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Patrício Mattos to maneuver through the defense. FC ASTANA's Fedor Alekseenko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Babkin in the 34th minute of play. Fedor Alekseenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adam Babkin, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. The supporters of FC ASTANA booed when Northampton was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Danila Fomichev didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 41 played minutes, FC ASTANA's Svetozar Itov shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Oleg Izyumov came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FC ASTANA reached it. Fedor Alekseenko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adam Babkin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Sergey Molchanov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Adam Babkin made a kick off. Oleg Izyumov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sergey Molchanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Yakov Lyabakh kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. In the 60th minute Lev Vinogradov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fedor Alekseenko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 61 played minutes FC ASTANA got a freekick which was hit by Svetozar Itov. After a defensive mix-up in FC ASTANA's zone, Adam Babkin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fedor Alekseenko came out of the goal and Adam Babkin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 65 minutes into the match, FC ASTANA's goal looked a bit too open when Vladislav Gurin came free, but Fedor Alekseenko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC ASTANA's Fedor Alekseenko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vladislav Gurin in the 67th minute of play. Adam Babkin made a great header on Northampton's corner, it was just that FC ASTANA's Fedor Alekseenko managed to reach the ball for a save. Sergey Molchanov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. FC ASTANA's Fedor Alekseenko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Adam Babkin in the 80th minute of play. 81 minutes into the game, Jim Blom was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC ASTANA's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Northampton the free kick. In the 81st match minute, FC ASTANA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jim Blom to maneuver through the defense. Vladislav Gurin charged in rather forcefully in the 82nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vladislav Gurin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Vladislav Gurin kicked well hit freekick during the 82nd minute of the match. If Vladislav Gurin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 88th minute Adam Babkin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fedor Alekseenko saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Artur Zhukov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fedor Alekseenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Adam Babkin, who was totally free with the ball in the 92nd minute. The Northampton fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. FC ASTANA were clearly better and deserved to take the win.
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