League Play-Off

Aktobe Stadium
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Zinoviy Perepelkin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timofey Ferapontov in the 4th minute of play. When the match clock showed 8 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Fedor Mikhailov sped through Stratford-upon-Avon's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Eduard Kukin. Zinoviy Perepelkin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timofey Ferapontov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 19th minute, Timofey Ferapontov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Zinoviy Perepelkin was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Timofey Ferapontov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 22nd minute. Zinoviy Perepelkin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Yakov Iputatov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Zinoviy Perepelkin read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Zinoviy Perepelkin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yakov Iputatov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Evgeniy Chulyukin struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Zinoviy Perepelkin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stratford-upon-Avon. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Yakov Iputatov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stratford-upon-Avon's supporters rose to their feet, but Yakov Iputatov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zinoviy Perepelkin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pavel Fedoryak charged in rather forcefully in the 29th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Pavel Fedoryak the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 30 played minutes FC Aktobe got a freekick which was hit by Pavel Fedoryak. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Timofey Ferapontov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stratford-upon-Avon's supporters rose to their feet, but Timofey Ferapontov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zinoviy Perepelkin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Timofey Ferapontov struck a weak shot in the 34th minute. Zinoviy Perepelkin didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stratford-upon-Avon. When Stratford-upon-Avon's Timofey Ferapontov in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Aktobe's goalie prevented a goal. Zinoviy Perepelkin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Timofey Ferapontov in the 45th minute of play. Yakov Iputatov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Zinoviy Perepelkin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After the first half Stratford-upon-Avon were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The audience thought a goal was coming when Yakov Iputatov got free with Zinoviy Perepelkin in the 53rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 55thth minute of the game Timofey Ferapontov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Aktobe's Zinoviy Perepelkin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Anatoliy Buznikin hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. After recieving a nice pass, FC Aktobe's Valeriy Kubrakov tried to score from far away in the 64th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. After 70 played minutes FC Aktobe got a freekick which was hit by Pavel Fedoryak. 75 minutes into the game, Timofey Ferapontov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Zinoviy Perepelkin. Timofey Ferapontov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. Yakov Iputatovs short, quick shot in the 82ndth minute got Zinoviy Perepelkin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. After a rather tough play, Stratford-upon-Avon's Georgiy Turov got a free kick in the 86th minute. Yakov Iputatov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Zinoviy Perepelkin having to interfere. When the final whistle sounded Stratford-upon-Avon left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than FC Aktobe.