League

Biel Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Marek Hološko took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ján Križan fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ivan Suchý having to interfere. Ivan Habanec kicked well hit freekick during the 7th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in FC Barcham's zone, Richard Efler stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ľubomír Škrteľ came out of the goal and Richard Efler tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Stanislav Szedlák came up free with the goalie in the 10th minute, the Biel FK 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 Stanislav Szedlák couldn't finish the play. Marek Hološko's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ľubomír Škrteľ read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. In the 16th match minute, FC Barcham was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Habanec to maneuver through the defense. Viktor Rajniak hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Pavol Gerbóc, 18 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Biel FK's Ivan Suchý played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lukáč Briestenský in the 20th minute of play. In the 22nd minute Ján Križan shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ivan Suchý saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ľubomír Škrteľ made a fantastic save in the 25th minute, when Richard Efler sent off a good shot on target. If Lukáč Briestenský had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 32 minutes, Richard Efler managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Biel FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Richard Efler was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 34 minutes into the match, Biel FK's Marek Hološko sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ľubomír Škrteľ narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 36 minutes into the match, FC Barcham's goal looked a bit too open when Marek Hološko came free, but Ľubomír Škrteľ reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 47 in the game by Richard Efler from a close distance when the talented Ľubomír Škrteľ managed to make a qualified save. FC Barcham's players were relieved. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Ján Križan was the one to do the kick off. After a defensive mix-up in FC Barcham's zone, Marek Kostolný stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ľubomír Škrteľ came out of the goal and Marek Kostolný tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Viktor Rajniak kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. Marek Hološko hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Ivan Habanec's late challenge caught a Biel FK's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ivan Habanec helped the player get up and apologised. Ivan Habanec kicked well hit freekick during the 58th minute of the match. If Richard Efler had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Biel FK's Marek Hološko got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ján Križan sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andrej Masár's late challenge caught a FC Barcham's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Andrej Masár helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Biel FK getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Andrej Masár hit a great ball. Ľubomír Škrteľ took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Richard Efler, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Biel FK booed when FC Barcham was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Habanec didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 81st minute of the match Pavol Gerbóc sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ľubomír Škrteľ skillfully saved the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 82nd minute, Lukáč Briestenský managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Barcham's supporters rose to their feet, but Lukáč Briestenský was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ivan Suchý breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Richard Efler received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Ľubomír Škrteľ tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in FC Barcham's zone, Richard Efler stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ľubomír Škrteľ came out of the goal and Richard Efler tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 89th minute, Marek Hološko managed to get in a good position for a shot. Biel FK's supporters rose to their feet, but Marek Hološko was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ľubomír Škrteľ breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. FC Barcham's Ľubomír Škrteľ played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Marek Hološko in the 92nd minute of play. In the 94th match minute, Biel FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stanislav Szedlák to maneuver through the defense. Lukáč Briestenský came free with the goalkeeper in the 96th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ivan Suchý could save by the left post. FC Barcham succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Biel FK had controlled the match.