League Play-Off

The Eagles Arena
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Trajko Mojsovski got the match started through his kick off. After 4 played minutes Youth Academy got a freekick which was hit by Sande Kočovski. After having played for 5 minutes, Trajko Mojsovski managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Red Eagles's supporters crossed their fingers, but Trajko Mojsovski was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 8th minute, Pandil Demači hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dragiša Maksimovski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Simon Jankovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Simon Jankovski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dragiša Maksimovski having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Youth Academy's Jovica Šulevski got a free kick in the 12th minute. Thanks to some nice moves Nebošja Bogatinov could shoot a difficult shot in the 13th minute, which Mondi Hod however easily saved by the left post. After a rather tough play, Red Eagles's Zlatko Petrov got a free kick in the 19th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 20th minute, Razvan Naceski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Youth Academy's supporters rose to their feet, but Razvan Naceski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dragiša Maksimovski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Sande Kočovski kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. In the 23rd minute, Razvan Naceski left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Youth Academy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Mondi Hod made an important save on a dangerous shot by Fidan Kostovski in the 28th minute. 31 minutes into the game, Trajko Mojsovski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mondi Hod. Trajko Mojsovski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. In the 34th minute, Sande Kočovski ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Dragiša Maksimovski was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. In the 38thth minute of the game Sande Kočovski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Red Eagles's Dragiša Maksimovski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Youth Academy's Mondi Hod proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 39th minute of the match, managed to save Youth Academy from getting a goal against them. A hard shot 47 in the game by Nebošja Bogatinov from a close distance when the talented Mondi Hod managed to make a qualified save. Youth Academy's players were relieved.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Simon Jankovski stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Razvan Naceski lined in a short shot 1-3 behind a frustrated Dragiša Maksimovski. Sande Simovski kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the match, Youth Academy's goal looked a bit too open when Trajko Mojsovski came free, but Mondi Hod reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Trajko Mojsovski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Mondi Hod read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 64th minute of play. Mondi Hod stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nebošja Bogatinov's shot from short distance in the 67th minute. Simon Jankovski could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 68th minute of the match, but Dragiša Maksimovski made a huge save. The supporters of Youth Academy booed when Red Eagles was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fidan Kostovski didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Red Eagles getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Savo Vasovski hit a great ball. In the 71st minute, Razvan Naceski left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Youth Academy fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-4. In the 81st minute, Fidan Kostovski made a precise shot to the right of Mondi Hod. Youth Academy's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-4. In the 87th match minute, Red Eagles was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vasil Šiškov to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 88th minute, Simon Jankovski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Youth Academy's supporters rose to their feet, but Simon Jankovski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dragiša Maksimovski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fidan Kostovski in the 91st minute of play forced Youth Academy's goalkeeper Mondi Hod to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Savo Vasovski fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Red Eagles's protests and gave Savo Vasovski a yellow card for diving instead. After 92 played minutes Red Eagles got a freekick which was hit by Savo Vasovski. Sande Kočovski struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Dragiša Maksimovski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Youth Academy. The Youth Academy supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Youth Academy would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.