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Donat
Spectators: 8038 (Terracing: 6029, Seating: 1849, VIP seats: 160) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rafael Antonić got the match started through his kick off. Vladko Mlinarič made an important save on a dangerous shot by Oriano Hrašar in the 6th minute. Oriano Hrašar might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Vladko Mlinarič. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Oriano Hrašar ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 11th match minute, NK Laško Pivovar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Valentino Hostnik to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, NK Donat's Florijan Strgar got a free kick in the 12th minute. In the 15th minute, Oriano Hrašar made a precise shot to the right of Vladko Mlinarič. NK Laško Pivovar's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. 19 minutes into the game, Rafael Antonić recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Vladko Mlinarič. Rafael Antonić showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Aleksandro Brenčič didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Arpad Brumen went, in the 22nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-1 was the resulting score. Aleksandro Brenčič made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Valentino Hostnik in the 24th minute of play. NK Donat's Aleksandro Brenčič played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valentino Hostnik in the 28th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Rafael Antonić managed to get in a good position for a shot. NK Donat's supporters rose to their feet, but Rafael Antonić was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vladko Mlinarič breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Rafael Antonić in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vladko Mlinarič prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 32 minutes into the game, NK Donat's Oriano Hrašar nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vladko Mlinarič made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. 38 minutes into the game, Esperij Zapušek was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. NK Donat's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave NK Laško Pivovar the free kick. A collision led to NK Donat getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Esperij Zapušek hit a great ball. After some careless play in the NK Donat defense, Arpad Brumen kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aleksandro Brenčič. The NK Donat fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aleksandro Brenčič should have stopped the shot. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-2 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Valentino Hostnik was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Esperij Zapušek managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. NK Donat's supporters crossed their fingers, but Esperij Zapušek was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 54 minutes into the match, NK Laško Pivovar's goal looked a bit too open when Oriano Hrašar came free, but Vladko Mlinarič reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aleksandro Brenčič showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentino Hostnik, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Aleksandro Brenčič showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Valentino Hostnik, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Rafael Antonić sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to NK Laško Pivovar getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Matijaž Hohnjec hit a great ball. In the 75th minute, Frenk Botonjić left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The NK Donat fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 6-2. Nelfi Lenard took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 89th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Aleksandro Brenčič. NK Donat's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The supporters of NK Laško Pivovar booed when NK Donat was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hilarij Čamernik didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 91st minute, Aleksij Krevs hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With 95 minutes on the clock, Matijaž Hohnjec commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 95th minute of the game. One of NK Laško Pivovar:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of NK Donat:s goal. Rafael Antonić shot the penalty kick right outside the post. There was no doubt that NK Donat were the better team. NK Donat's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.