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Spectators: 9224 (Terracing: 6919, Seating: 2122, VIP seats: 183) 13 minutes into the match, Зилант Казань's goal looked a bit too open when Viviano Baños came free, but Jakob Nazaradeh reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Зилант Казань's Evsey Ivanov in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Новгород TS's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Viviano Baños in the 19th minute of play forced Зилант Казань's goalkeeper Jakob Nazaradeh to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Lev Pakhomov in the 21stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Artem Kovtun, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Jakob Nazaradeh made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Viviano Baños in the 24th minute of play. Lev Pakhomovs short, quick shot in the 33rdth minute got Artem Kovtun to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Viviano Baños received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Jakob Nazaradeh tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jakob Nazaradeh took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Viviano Baños, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evsey Ivanov in the 47th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Artem Kovtun saved Новгород TS from getting behind. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Lev Pakhomov was the one to do the kick off. Dagmar Zupančič hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. 52 minutes into the match, Зилант Казань's Ruslan Veresov broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Viviano Baños in the 56thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Jakob Nazaradeh, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A well-hit corner resulted in Loukas Papagiannopoulos heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. An unexpectedly hard shot by Evsey Ivanov in the 65th minute of play forced Новгород TS's goalkeeper Artem Kovtun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Viviano Baños could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Jakob Nazaradeh made a huge save. Зилант Казань's Jakob Nazaradeh proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 70th minute of the match, managed to save Зилант Казань from getting a goal against them. In the 72ndth minute of the game Lev Pakhomov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Новгород TS's Artem Kovtun was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lev Pakhomov in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Artem Kovtun prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 75 minutes into the game, Emmanuil Kostochkin 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. Jakob Nazaradeh showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yakov Blokhin in the 77th minute of the match. 79 minutes into the match, Зилант Казань's goal looked a bit too open when Igor Braginskiy came free, but Jakob Nazaradeh reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 81 minutes, Lev Pakhomov made it 2-1 with a short kick to the right side. Новгород TS's Artem Kovtun tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 89th match minute, Зилант Казань was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ruslan Veresov to maneuver through the defense. Dagmar Zupančič charged in rather forcefully in the 91st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dagmar Zupančič the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 91 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Новгород TS! Artem Kovtun had in the 93rdth minute some difficulties stopping Ruslan Veresov's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The excitement rose when Зилант Казань's Ruslan Veresov after 93 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Новгород TS's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 4-1.