League Play-Off

Jarovnice
Spectators: 38 (Terracing: 29, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Peter Oravec started the match with the kick off. Vladimír Sedlák sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Peter Oravec fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Richard Smutný having to interfere. Martin Kuľka fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Richard Smutný having to interfere. 15 minutes into the game, Peter Oravec recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Richard Smutný. Peter Oravec showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Peter Oravec's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Richard Smutný read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 21st minute of play. After 21 played minutes Jakubov got a freekick which was hit by René Pramuk. 23 minutes into the match, Jakubov's goalkeeper Richard Smutný had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Martin Kuľka. Martin Kuľka recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 30th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Jakubov's zone, Peter Oravec stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Richard Smutný came out of the goal and Peter Oravec tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Martin Kuľka had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Henrich Einhorn took the ball and in the 44 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ivo Slaný. Ivo Slaný dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2.

The wind increased when Vladimír Sedlák made the kick off in the second half. Henrich Einhorn did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 1-3 to the left of a surprised Ivo Slaný 51 minutes into the match. 54 minutes into the match, Jakubov's goal looked a bit too open when Martin Kuľka came free, but Richard Smutný reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When René Pramuk fell near the penalty area in the 55th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jakubov's protests and gave René Pramuk a yellow card for diving instead. After 55 played minutes Jakubov got a freekick which was hit by René Pramuk. Ivo Slaný made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vladimír Sedlák in the 58th minute of play. Richard Smutný made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Kuľka in the 62nd minute of play. Richard Smutný showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Peter Oravec, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Jarovnice FC's goalkeeper Ivo Slaný had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Henrich Einhorn. 68 minutes into the game, Martin Kuľka was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jarovnice FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jakubov the free kick. In the 69th match minute, Jarovnice FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Martin Kuľka to maneuver through the defense. Jarovnice FC's Peter Oravec got a good chance for a goal in the 74th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ľubomír Farný charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ľubomír Farný the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Ľubomír Farný hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. Henrich Einhorn could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Ivo Slaný made a huge save. Richard Smutný made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Martin Kuľka in the 80th minute of play. Richard Smutný took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Martin Kuľka, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 85 minutes into the match, Henrich Einhorn had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ivo Slaný. Jarovnice FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Henrich Einhorn was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-4. Pavol Bernát kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The Jakubov players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.