League

Kursk
Spectators: 8596 (Terracing: 6448, Seating: 1977, VIP seats: 171) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mark Belousov got the match started through his kick off. A collision led to Vladivostok getting a freekick after 6 minutes play. Mark Belousov hit a great ball. FCZ 1925's Savas Likouris came free and shot a quick shot against goal 7 minutes in the game, fortunately Dmitriy Desnitskiy had problems saving as it came toward the left post. The FCZ 1925 fans' excitement grew in the 13th match minute when FCZ 1925's Savas Likouris looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 15th match minute, FCZ 1925 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Erast Vishnyakov to maneuver through the defense. In the 17th minute, Pavel Derkachev 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. Dmitriy Desnitskiy came out of the goal in the 19th minute to try and stop a shot by FCZ 1925's Savas Likouris. But to his dismay, Savas Likouris quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-0. 21 minutes into the match, FCZ 1925's Sergey Sergin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dmitriy Desnitskiy narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 25thth minute of the game Erast Vishnyakov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Vladivostok's Dmitriy Desnitskiy was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dmitriy Desnitskiy showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Erast Vishnyakov in the 28th minute of the match. FCZ 1925's Savas Likouris got a good chance for a goal in the 29th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Savas Likouris fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dmitriy Desnitskiy having to interfere. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vladivostok's goalkeeper Dmitriy Desnitskiy, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mikhail Buchenkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mark Belousov in the 41st minute of the match. Savas Likouris blasted a shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dmitriy Desnitskiy having to make a save. Savas Likouris could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 47th minute of the match, but Dmitriy Desnitskiy made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Erast Vishnyakov in the 48th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dmitriy Desnitskiy prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Savas Likouris made the kick off in the second half. Nikolay Sachkov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Mikhail Buchenkov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 58thth minute of the game Savas Likouris who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Vladivostok's Dmitriy Desnitskiy was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 61 minutes into the game, Guriy Malyavin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vladivostok's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FCZ 1925 the free kick. After 61 played minutes Vladivostok got a freekick which was hit by Guriy Malyavin. 62 minutes into the match, Savas Likouris had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dmitriy Desnitskiy. Vladivostok's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Savas Likouris was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-0. The supporters of Vladivostok booed when FCZ 1925 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Matvey Pristavkin didn't get a good kick on the ball. 68 minutes into the match, Erast Vishnyakov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dmitriy Desnitskiy. Vladivostok's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Erast Vishnyakov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 6-0. Dmitriy Desnitskiy didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Savas Likouris went, in the 72nd minute, to the upper right corner, 7-0 was the resulting score. Savas Likouris sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute, Savas Likouris made a precise shot to the right of Dmitriy Desnitskiy. Vladivostok's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 8-0. Dmitriy Desnitskiy stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Savas Likouris's shot from short distance in the 83rd minute. Vitaliy Podkorytov kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. When FCZ 1925's Savas Likouris in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vladivostok's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, FCZ 1925's Mikhail Buchenkov got control of the ball when Pavel Derkachev tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sergey Sergin in the 95th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dmitriy Desnitskiy prevented the ball from getting in the gole. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. FCZ 1925 had played much better football throughout.