League Play-Off

Croyde
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) A collision led to Stratford-upon-Avon getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Nikolay Stukashov hit a great ball. After having played for 7 minutes, Felix Kuvykin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Croyde United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Felix Kuvykin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Felix Kuvykin got free with Eduard Kukin in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Felix Kuvykin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eduard Kukin having to interfere. After 14 minutes, Andrey Klesov made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Stratford-upon-Avon's Eduard Kukin tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Yakov Iputatov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Timofey Ferapontov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valentin Klichko having to interfere. In the 22nd match minute, Croyde United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felix Zurabov to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 25th 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. Valentin Klichko breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Timofey Ferapontov scored 1-1 in the 27th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Valentin Klichko, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Croyde United booed when Stratford-upon-Avon was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nikita Mamontov didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Croyde United booed when Stratford-upon-Avon was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nikita Mamontov didn't get a good kick on the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Croyde United's Andrey Elkind broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Eduard Kukin made a fantastic save in the 45th minute, when Felix Kuvykin sent off a good shot on target. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 1-1 after a close first half.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Felix Kuvykin in the 53rd minute of play forced Stratford-upon-Avon's goalkeeper Eduard Kukin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Eduard Kukin stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrey Klesov's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. After a rather tough play, Croyde United's Felix Zurabov got a free kick in the 66th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Timofey Ferapontov during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 70 played minutes Stratford-upon-Avon got a freekick which was hit by Timofey Ferapontov. Andrey Klesov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eduard Kukin having to interfere. If Yakov Iputatov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 73rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Felix Kuvykin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Eduard Kukin having to interfere. When Croyde United's Andrey Klesov in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Stratford-upon-Avon's goalie prevented a goal. In the 90th minute Andrey Klesov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eduard Kukin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Yakov Iputatov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Valentin Klichko tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Felix Zurabov kicked well hit freekick during the 93rd minute of the match. Valentin Klichko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Timofey Ferapontov, who was totally free with the ball in the 94th minute. If Felix Kuvykin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The final whistle blew with the score still tied, and both teams left the pitch thinking about the missed chances that could have given their team the win.