League

Thetford
Spectators: 6874 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1874, VIP seats: 0) Bukhuti Goraniskov started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. 3 minutes in the game, Vaja Cholokaev dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Vadim Goloviznin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vadim Topnikov in the 4th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Semen Gogava in the 13th minute of play forced Thetford United's goalkeeper Amiran Jachvadze to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Thetford United's Semen Babadishev got a free kick in the 16th minute. A collision led to Thetford United getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Vadim Topnikov hit a great ball. When Semen Babadishev fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Thetford United's protests and gave Semen Babadishev a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Thetford United getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Semen Babadishev hit a great ball. In the 33rd minute, Semen Gogava got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Kvarkvare Shalikashvili kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Vadim Goloviznin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vadim Topnikov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 37 minutes into the game, Vaja Cholokaev cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Vadim Goloviznin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Amiran Jachvadze took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bukhuti Goraniskov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Harlow United's Semen Gogava in the 47th minute got a chance for a shot 47th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Thetford United's goalie prevented a goal. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Vadim Topnikov stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Harlow United's zone, Vaja Cholokaev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vadim Goloviznin came out of the goal and Vaja Cholokaev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Bukhuti Goraniskov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Harlow United's supporters rose to their feet, but Bukhuti Goraniskov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Amiran Jachvadze breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 60 minutes into the game, Semen Gogava was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Harlow United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Thetford United the free kick. In the 61st minute, Bichiko Neparidze hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Harlow United's Vadim Goloviznin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vadim Topnikov in the 69th minute of play. The supporters of Thetford United booed when Harlow United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bichiko Chebaevskiy didn't get a good kick on the ball. Bukhuti Goraniskov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Amiran Jachvadze tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Amiran Jachvadze stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bukhuti Goraniskov's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. A hard shot 76 in the game by Semen Gogava from a close distance when the talented Amiran Jachvadze managed to make a qualified save. Thetford United's players were relieved. After some fancy dribbling in the 80th minute, Semen Gogava managed to get in a good position for a shot. Harlow United's supporters rose to their feet, but Semen Gogava was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Amiran Jachvadze breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Harlow United 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.