League Play-Off

MELEN SC
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The audience thought a goal was coming when Braian Rodríguez got free with Kasım Nevzat in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Zachary Piwowarski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Felix Dubinskiy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Melenky FC's Braian Rodríguez in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Karelia FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 14th minute, Melenky FC's Braian Rodríguez ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Kasım Nevzat. Kasım Nevzat yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 2-0. Braian Rodríguez might have been able to make a better finish in the 17th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Kasım Nevzat. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Braian Rodríguez ran back to his position shaking his head. Kasım Nevzat made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Braian Rodríguez in the 17th minute of play. Kasım Nevzat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Braian Rodríguez's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Felix Dubinskiy in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zachary Piwowarski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sergey Kapkaev in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kasım Nevzat saved Karelia FC from getting behind. Gennadiy Rozhin charged in rather forcefully in the 27th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gennadiy Rozhin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 27 played minutes Karelia FC got a freekick which was hit by Gennadiy Rozhin. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Braian Rodríguez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Melenky FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Braian Rodríguez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kasım Nevzat breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Braian Rodríguez blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kasım Nevzat having to make a save. Sydney Herron took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 34th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Kasım Nevzat. Karelia FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet as Braian Rodríguez kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Kasım Nevzat. That made the score 3-0 in the 35 minute of play. In the 39th minute of the match, Dmitriy Goldberg tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Kasım Nevzat saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Kasım Nevzat took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Braian Rodríguez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Braian Rodríguez was the one to do the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Karelia FC's goal looked a bit too open when Braian Rodríguez came free, but Kasım Nevzat reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Melenky FC booed when Karelia FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Viktor Gavrilov didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Braian Rodríguez in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kasım Nevzat saved Karelia FC from getting behind. After 57 minutes, Braian Rodríguez made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. Karelia FC's Kasım Nevzat tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Kasım Nevzat stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Braian Rodríguez's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Braian Rodríguez in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Kasım Nevzat saved Karelia FC from getting behind. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Braian Rodríguez in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Kasım Nevzat prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sergey Kapkaev hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Karelia FC's Vasiliy Gryaznovo got a free kick in the 74th minute. When Melenky FC's Ivan Wennerquist in the 75th minute got a chance for a shot 75th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Karelia FC's goalie prevented a goal. Gennadiy Rozhin kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. After 80 minutes of play, Melenky FC's Dmitriy Goldberg made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Kasım Nevzat was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 82nd minute, Georgiy Makarskiy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 85thth minute of the game Felix Dubinskiy who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Melenky FC's Zachary Piwowarski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 88th play minutes Ivan Wennerquist shot 6-0, a short shot which went by Kasım Nevzat and just under the crossbar into goal. Zachary Piwowarski had great luck who in the 93rdth minute grab hold of the ball when Felix Dubinskiy from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. 94 minutes had been played when some careless play by Melenky FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Ivan Florenskiy was slow to take the kick. During this time Karelia FC's players had a chance to rest. Melenky FC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.