Challenge

Trabzon
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Новгород TS's Viviano Baños 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. Viviano Baños sent away a hard shot on goal in the 2nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Mma Clan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Balazs Lajos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fodor Daniel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rodion Nikitin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Viviano Baños in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodor Daniel saved Hungary from getting behind. 23 minutes had been played when some careless play by Новгород TS's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Antal Valentin was slow to take the kick. During this time Hungary's players had a chance to rest. Antal Valentin blasted a shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Artem Kovtun having to make a save. Fodor Daniel took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viviano Baños, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Новгород TS's Viviano Baños in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hungary's goalie prevented a goal. 28 minutes into the match, Новгород TS's goal looked a bit too open when Antal Valentin came free, but Artem Kovtun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led to Hungary's Katona Janos getting away a dangerous shot that went just outside the goal. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Новгород TS's goalkeeper Artem Kovtun, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Artem Kovtun showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Major Barna in the 31st minute of the match. 33 minutes into the game, Hegedus Henrik cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Artem Kovtun was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Artem Kovtun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Major Barna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antal Valentin took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Artem Kovtun. Artem Kovtun 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. A collision led to Новгород TS getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Mma Clan hit a great ball. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Antal Valentin made the kick off in the second half. If Major Barna had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Новгород TS's goalkeeper Artem Kovtun, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Artem Kovtun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Major Barna in the 54th minute of play. After taking down the ball on Hungary's corner Antal Valentin fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Artem Kovtun quite easily take care of the ball. Antal Valentin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Artem Kovtun made a huge save. 59 minutes into the match, Hungary's goal looked a bit too open when Yakov Blokhin came free, but Fodor Daniel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Artem Kovtun made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antal Valentin in the 61st minute of play. 62 minutes into the game, Major Barna cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Artem Kovtun was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Thanks to some nice moves Antal Valentin could shoot a difficult shot in the 65th minute, which Artem Kovtun however easily saved by the left post. The crowd rose to their feet as Hungary's Antal Valentin slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Artem Kovtun. That made the score 1-4 after 65 minutes of play. Mma Clan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fodor Daniel having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Новгород TS's zone, Major Barna stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Artem Kovtun came out of the goal and Major Barna tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Viviano Baños's late challenge caught a Hungary's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Viviano Baños helped the player get up and apologised. 77 minutes into the match, Новгород TS's goalkeeper Artem Kovtun had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Major Barna. With his leg Artem Kovtun managed to avoid a goal in the 78thth minute, when Hungary's Antal Valentin fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. In the 81st minute of the match Hungary got a corner. Новгород TS's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Antal Valentin ran over to the corner to take the kick. Antal Valentin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 84th minute of the match, but Artem Kovtun made a huge save. Major Barna's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Artem Kovtun read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 87th minute of play. Antal Valentin could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 91st minute of the match, but Artem Kovtun made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Antal Valentin got free with Artem Kovtun in the 92nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Viviano Baños's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fodor Daniel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 94th minute of play. The Новгород TS supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Hungary's performance. The match ended with a win for Hungary.