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ARENA KE 22
Spectators: 7981 (Terracing: 5987, Seating: 1835, VIP seats: 159) FC AC KOSICE 22's Michal Šimkovič started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Ján Hlavatý made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Michal Šimkovič in the 3rd minute of play. 4 minutes into the game, FK Púchov's Erik Semanovič nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Denis Vlk made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Miroslav Feja fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Denis Vlk having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Erik Semanovič in the 13th minute of play forced FC AC KOSICE 22's goalkeeper Denis Vlk to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, FC AC KOSICE 22's Blažej Dubovský got a free kick in the 19th minute. In the 21st minute, Róbert Škrteľ hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC AC KOSICE 22's Zdeno Škrabák came free and shot a quick shot against goal 22 minutes in the game, fortunately Ján Hlavatý had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Erik Semanovič fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Denis Vlk having to interfere. Zdeno Škrabák could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but Ján Hlavatý made a huge save. Michal Šimkovič received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Ján Hlavatý tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zdeno Škrabák received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Ján Hlavatý tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zdeno Škrabák 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. If Michal Šimkovič had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

The wind increased when Miroslav Feja made the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 51st minute, Michal Mrázik managed to get in a good position for a shot. FK Púchov's supporters rose to their feet, but Michal Mrázik was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Denis Vlk breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, FC AC KOSICE 22's Denis Vlk got control of the ball when Erik Semanovič tried to sneak it across the goal line. Denis Vlk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Miroslav Feja, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. 66 minutes into the match, FC AC KOSICE 22's Zdeno Škrabák sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ján Hlavatý narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When FC AC KOSICE 22's Michal Šimkovič in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FK Púchov's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Michal Šimkovič in the 70th minute of play forced FK Púchov's goalkeeper Ján Hlavatý to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The long shot by Gustáv Sisák in the 77th minute really tested Denis Vlk's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Michal Šimkovič fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ján Hlavatý having to interfere. FC AC KOSICE 22's Denis Vlk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miroslav Feja in the 82nd minute of play. Marek Drobňák's late challenge caught a FK Púchov's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Marek Drobňák helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of FK Púchov booed when FC AC KOSICE 22 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Marek Drobňák didn't get a good kick on the ball. Erik Semanovič sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zdeno Škrabák received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Ján Hlavatý tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zdeno Škrabák sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FK Púchov's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.