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Sinjac Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nikša Radović made the kick off which started today's match. Egon Adamić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ferdinand Venturin in the 4th minute of the match. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's Egon Adamić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ferdinand Venturin in the 5th minute of play. Ferdinand Venturin's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 7thth minute, Egon Adamić skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. When Sinjac's Ferdinand Venturin in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's goalie prevented a goal. In a very dangerous position, a player in TSG 1899 Hoffenheim fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 18th minute. Penalty! TSG 1899 Hoffenheim:s Egon Adamić showed great skill when he stopped Ferdinand Venturin:s penalty. 25 minutes into the match, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's goal looked a bit too open when Velimir Banko came free, but Egon Adamić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Velimir Banko who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 25thth minute tested the skills of Egon Adamić when he managed to save the team from getting behind. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nikša Kovačić got free with Egon Adamić in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Egon Adamić made a fantastic save in the 28th minute, when Nikša Kovačić sent off a good shot on target. 39 minutes into the match, Sinjac's Ljubomir Kuna sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Egon Adamić narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 41 minutes into the game, Nikša Radović cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Vedran Moćan was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Egon Adamić made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Nikša Kovačić sent off a good shot on target. Egon Adamić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ferdinand Venturin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A hard shot 48 in the game by Ferdinand Venturin from a close distance when the talented Egon Adamić managed to make a qualified save. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's players were relieved. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Ljubomir Kuna recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Sinjac booed when TSG 1899 Hoffenheim was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Edi Štibić didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Sinjac's Ferdinand Venturin in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's goalie prevented a goal. 61 minutes into the game, Nikša Radović was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sinjac the free kick. Nikša Radović hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. A collision led to TSG 1899 Hoffenheim getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Dragutin Ilakovac hit a great ball. Ferdinand Venturin made a great header on Sinjac's corner, it was just that TSG 1899 Hoffenheim's Egon Adamić managed to reach the ball for a save. In the 72nd minute Ferdinand Venturin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Egon Adamić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match had gone on for 73 minutes, Ferdinand Venturin put it in 2-1 from a short distance just to the right of Egon Adamić. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ferdinand Venturin in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Egon Adamić saved TSG 1899 Hoffenheim from getting behind. Egon Adamić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nikša Kovačić in the 81st minute of play. Egon Adamić didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Nikša Kovačić went, in the 83rd minute, to the upper right corner, 3-1 was the resulting score. Želimir Matjašec kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. In the 87th minute the ball was on its way in behind Sinjac's goalkeeper Vedran Moćan, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Egon Adamić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ljubomir Kuna, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 93 minutes of play, Sinjac's Nikša Kovačić made it 4-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Egon Adamić was left in no man's land by his defense there! There was no doubt that Sinjac were the better team. Sinjac's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.