Komsomolsk-on-Amur
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vladislav Boyarinov got the match started through his kick off. When Filipp Borovikov fell near the penalty area in the 2nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Velikiy Novgorod FC's protests and gave Filipp Borovikov a yellow card for diving instead. Filipp Borovikov kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. A hard shot 6 in the game by Mark Efimov from a close distance when the talented Vyacheslav Kuprin managed to make a qualified save. Velikiy Novgorod FC's players were relieved. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mark Efimov got free with Vyacheslav Kuprin in the 8th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vladislav Ilyin charged in rather forcefully in the 9th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vladislav Ilyin the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 9th match minute, Velikiy Novgorod FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vladislav Ilyin to maneuver through the defense. Vladislav Boyarinov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vladislav Boyarinov might have been able to make a better finish in the 14th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Vyacheslav Kuprin. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Vladislav Boyarinov ran back to his position shaking his head. Vyacheslav Kuprin made a fantastic save in the 16th minute, when Mark Efimov sent off a good shot on target. When Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's Mark Efimov, in the 18th minute, received a pass right in front of the net, it looked like a certain goal, but his shot went outside. A wasted opportunity for Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC. Mark Efimovs short, quick shot in the 22ndth minute got Vyacheslav Kuprin to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Vladislav Boyarinov took the ball and in the 26 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Vyacheslav Kuprin. Vyacheslav Kuprin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. In the 29thth minute of the game Marat Kovalev who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's Zinoviy Zanadvorov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 31st minute, Mark Efimov got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Vladislav Boyarinov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vladislav Boyarinov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Vyacheslav Kuprin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.
The wind increased when Marat Kovalev made the kick off in the second half. After having played for 51 minutes, Innokentiy Vyazov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Innokentiy Vyazov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Maksim Nabutov's late challenge caught a Velikiy Novgorod FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Maksim Nabutov helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's Maksim Nabutov got a free kick in the 59th minute. 62 minutes into the game, Askold Babushkin was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Velikiy Novgorod FC the free kick. After a rather tough play, Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's Askold Babushkin got a free kick in the 62nd minute. With a little luck, Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's Zinoviy Zanadvorov got control of the ball when Anton Ignatov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Zinoviy Zanadvorov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Marat Kovalev, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Timofey Argunov charged in rather forcefully in the 73rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Timofey Argunov the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 74 minutes into the game, Mark Efimov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Vyacheslav Kuprin was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind Velikiy Novgorod FC's goalkeeper Vyacheslav Kuprin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Vyacheslav Kuprin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Vladislav Boyarinov in the 88th minute of the match. After having played for 89 minutes, Mark Efimov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mark Efimov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vladislav Boyarinov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Velikiy Novgorod FC's Anton Ignatov got a good chance for a goal in the 95th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Komsomolsk-on-Amur HC had played much better football throughout.
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