League Play-Off

Bobruisk
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Branislav Dvorezky made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Bobruisk's zone, Radislav Zabalotsky stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nester Efremov came out of the goal and Radislav Zabalotsky tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Sergey Nazarovich showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Branislav Dvorezky in the 9th minute of the match. Radislav Zabalotsky sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Radislav Zabalotsky fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nester Efremov having to interfere. Nester Efremov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Radislav Zabalotsky's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 17th minute, Radislav Zabalotsky managed to get in a good position for a shot. Minsk's supporters rose to their feet, but Radislav Zabalotsky was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nester Efremov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Arhip Chaban received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Sergey Nazarovich came out and tried to block the shot, but Arhip Chaban slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 20th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sergey Kurilin in the 24th minute of play forced Bobruisk's goalkeeper Nester Efremov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Arhip Chaban took the ball and in the 27 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sergey Nazarovich. Sergey Nazarovich dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-0. Branislav Dvorezky fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sergey Nazarovich having to interfere. After having played for 35 minutes, Radislav Zabalotsky managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Minsk's supporters crossed their fingers, but Radislav Zabalotsky was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sergey Kurilin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nester Efremov having to interfere. In the 41st minute, Sergey Kurilin ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Nester Efremov was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-1. Arhip Chaban struck a weak shot in the 47th minute. Sergey Nazarovich didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bobruisk. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When Sergey Kurilin came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Minsk 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 Sergey Kurilin couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arhip Chaban in the 57th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sergey Nazarovich saved Minsk from getting behind. 65 minutes into the match, Minsk's goal looked a bit too open when Arhip Chaban came free, but Sergey Nazarovich reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Bobruisk getting a freekick after 67 minutes play. Kirill Apostolov hit a great ball. After 71 played minutes Minsk got a freekick which was hit by Nikanor Krylov. Arhip Chaban sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Branislav Dvorezky's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sergey Nazarovich was relentless in the 76th minute of the game. Arhip Chaban scored 3-2 in the 77th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sergey Nazarovich, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Pakhom Orlov fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Minsk's protests and gave Pakhom Orlov a yellow card for diving instead. In the 82nd match minute, Minsk was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pakhom Orlov to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Minsk's Pakhom Orlov got a free kick in the 83rd minute. The audience was convinced that Sergey Kurilin's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nester Efremov was relentless in the 86th minute of the game. After 87 minutes, Kirill Apostolov mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bobruisk and the Minsk players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 87th minute, Kirill Apostolov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Minsk's Sergey Kurilin in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bobruisk's goalie prevented a goal. Branislav Dvorezky sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 95th minute, Boris Pankevich hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Bobruisk had won after a very even match.