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Stadion Saratov
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute, Vadim Kudryashov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 4th minute, Gleb Anikeichik made a precise shot to the right of Igor Brattsov. Apatit Kirovsk FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. Ilya Trunov kicked well hit freekick during the 9th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Apatit Kirovsk FC's goal looked a bit too open when Andrey Novikov came free, but Igor Brattsov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 16th match minute, Apatit Kirovsk FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sergey Matetskiy to maneuver through the defense. Ilya Trunov charged in rather forcefully in the 19th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ilya Trunov the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 20th minute, Ilya Trunov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 22nd match minute, Apatit Kirovsk FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Semen Rodionov to maneuver through the defense. In the 24th minute, Innokentiy Balaban made a precise shot to the right of Leonid Irdebenev. Saratov HC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Leonid Irdebenev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Semen Rodionov, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. 30 minutes into the match, Innokentiy Balaban notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of Saratov HC's Leonid Irdebenev. Leonid Irdebenev was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Apatit Kirovsk FC made a substitution. Witold Orling replaced Ilya Trunov. Apatit Kirovsk FC's Leif Hammarberg was substituted for Felix Kikoin. When Innokentiy Balaban came up free with the goalie in the 35th minute, the Apatit Kirovsk FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Innokentiy Balaban couldn't finish the play. After some careless play in the Saratov HC defense, Innokentiy Balaban kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Leonid Irdebenev. The Saratov HC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Leonid Irdebenev should have stopped the shot. Innokentiy Balaban charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Innokentiy Balaban the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Innokentiy Balaban hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Semen Rodionov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Apatit Kirovsk FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Semen Rodionov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leonid Irdebenev breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-3.

Marat Tupikin hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. Apatit Kirovsk FC were awarded a corner in the 54th minute after Saratov HC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Emil Mikhailov took the corner. The corner led Apatit Kirovsk FC's Emil Mikhailov to fire away a dangerous shot which Leonid Irdebenev despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. A hard shot 55 in the game by Semen Rodionov from a close distance when the talented Leonid Irdebenev managed to make a qualified save. Saratov HC's players were relieved. Roman Arshavin kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Saratov HC's Marat Tupikin got a free kick in the 57th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Emil Mikhailov sent off a long shot that looked like it was going straight into the goal, but because Leonid Irdebenev threw himself in his full length he managed to grip the ball by the left post, and there was no goal for Emil Mikhailov this time. Emil Mikhailov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Leonid Irdebenev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Semen Berkunov fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Saratov HC's protests and gave Semen Berkunov a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Apatit Kirovsk FC booed when Saratov HC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Semen Berkunov didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Apatit Kirovsk FC's zone, Andrey Novikov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Igor Brattsov came out of the goal and Andrey Novikov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. If Semen Rodionov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Innokentiy Balaban received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Leonid Irdebenev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Igor Brattsov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evlampiy Rusakov in the 77th minute of play. Semen Rodionov struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Leonid Irdebenev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Apatit Kirovsk FC. If Andrey Novikov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Andrey Novikov in the 88th minute of play forced Apatit Kirovsk FC's goalkeeper Igor Brattsov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dmitriy Urazov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Igor Brattsov having to interfere. Innokentiy Balaban received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Leonid Irdebenev came out and tried to block the shot, but Innokentiy Balaban slotted it home off the left post making it 1-5 in the 91st minute. After a defensive mix-up in Apatit Kirovsk FC's zone, Andrey Novikov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Igor Brattsov came out of the goal and Andrey Novikov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.