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MINSK STADI
Spectators: 10850 (Terracing: 8139, Seating: 2495, VIP seats: 216) AC BELARUS MINSK FC's Yuriy Ishyk 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. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vladimir Chigir in the 3rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Denis Filanenko saved AC BELARUS MINSK FC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Партизан's Adam Lipan got a free kick in the 19th minute. Kinsen Escajedo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Yuriy Ishyk went, in the 25th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Denis Filanenko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rastislav Bagdanov in the 31st minute of play. After 32 minutes of play, Партизан's Vladimir Chigir made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Denis Filanenko was left in no man's land by his defense there! Denis Filanenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vladimir Chigir, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. 37 minutes into the match, Партизан's goal looked a bit too open when Yuriy Ishyk came free, but Kinsen Escajedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Felice Di Lello in the 38th minute of play forced AC BELARUS MINSK FC's goalkeeper Denis Filanenko to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Kinsen Escajedo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yuriy Ishyk, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. When the match clock showed 42 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Felice Di Lello sped through AC BELARUS MINSK FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Denis Filanenko. Denis Filanenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rastislav Bagdanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 47th minute. Disappointed in the 1-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vladimir Chigir made a kick off. Rastislav Bagdanov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 54th minute of the match, but Denis Filanenko made a huge save. Arhip Talaiko hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Партизан's Cheslav Aleksandrov was substituted for Vladimir Tihamirov. In the 57th minute, Arhip Talaiko hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Denis Filanenko made an important save on a dangerous shot by Felice Di Lello in the 58th minute. Denis Filanenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vladimir Chigir, who was totally free with the ball in the 60th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Партизан's Rastislav Bagdanov slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Denis Filanenko. That made the score 1-4 after 62 minutes of play. In the 64th minute, Партизан's Rastislav Bagdanov ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Denis Filanenko. Denis Filanenko yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-5. 68 minutes into the match, Adam Lipan dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Denis Filanenko, 1-6. Партизан's Timur Pauliak was substituted for Sergey Khramczankov. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Adam Lipan during the 74th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of AC BELARUS MINSK FC booed when Партизан was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 74 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adam Lipan didn't get a good kick on the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Партизан's goal looked a bit too open when Timur Chaplinsky came free, but Kinsen Escajedo reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kinsen Escajedo took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timur Chaplinsky, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Arhip Talaiko fell near the penalty area in the 79th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AC BELARUS MINSK FC's protests and gave Arhip Talaiko a yellow card for diving instead. In the 79th match minute, AC BELARUS MINSK FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arhip Talaiko to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the game, Vladimir Chigir cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-7. Denis Filanenko was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 87 minutes into the game, André Melin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Партизан's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave AC BELARUS MINSK FC the free kick. The supporters of AC BELARUS MINSK FC booed when Партизан was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. André Melin didn't get a good kick on the ball. 90 minutes into the match, AC BELARUS MINSK FC's goalkeeper Denis Filanenko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rastislav Bagdanov. After 92 played minutes Партизан got a freekick which was hit by Nikita Fateev. Партизан's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.