League Play-Off

Waltham Cross Stadiu
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Yaroslav Nizikov hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Radislav Semaga showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aleksey Barodin, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. When Nikita Karankevich came up free with the goalie in the 15th minute, the Kobrin 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 Nikita Karankevich couldn't finish the play. Radislav Semaga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nikita Karankevich in the 26th minute of the match. Juras Danilevich made a fantastic save in the 30th minute, when Genady Fedin sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 33rd minute, Nikita Karankevich managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kobrin's supporters rose to their feet, but Nikita Karankevich was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Radislav Semaga breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. MOTOR-73 MINSK's Radislav Semaga played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nikita Karankevich in the 35th minute of play. After having played for 38 minutes, Aleksey Barodin managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Kobrin's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aleksey Barodin was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Aleksey Barodin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nikita Karankevich blasted a shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Radislav Semaga having to make a save. Radislav Semaga showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Aleksey Barodin in the 43rd minute of the match. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aleksey Barodin to strike the kick off in the second half. When Kirill Naumov fell near the penalty area in the 52nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored MOTOR-73 MINSK's protests and gave Kirill Naumov a yellow card for diving instead. In the 52nd match minute, MOTOR-73 MINSK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kirill Naumov to maneuver through the defense. 53 minutes into the match, Kobrin's Igor Medvedev broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Nikita Karankevich might have been able to make a better finish in the 55th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Radislav Semaga. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Nikita Karankevich ran back to his position shaking his head. Aleksey Barodin might have been able to make a better finish in the 56th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Radislav Semaga. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Aleksey Barodin ran back to his position shaking his head. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Vyacheslav Parfenovich managed to get in a good position for a shot. MOTOR-73 MINSK's supporters rose to their feet, but Vyacheslav Parfenovich was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Juras Danilevich breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 69 minutes into the match, MOTOR-73 MINSK's goalkeeper Radislav Semaga had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nikita Karankevich. After 70 played minutes MOTOR-73 MINSK got a freekick which was hit by Yaroslav Nizikov. Nikita Karankevich sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Vyacheslav Parfenovich had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 79th minute, Kobrin's Aleksey Barodin ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Radislav Semaga. Radislav Semaga yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. The supporters of Kobrin booed when MOTOR-73 MINSK was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nichypar Stahanovich didn't get a good kick on the ball. Yaroslav Nizikov hit a great freekick 89 minutes into the match. Aleksey Barodin spun around in front of the goal 91 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of MOTOR-73 MINSK's goal. If Nikita Karankevich had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kobrin's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.