League Play-Off

Dzerzhinsk
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nikita Belozerov kicked off to start the match. Viktor Belyakov might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Vasiliy Belyakov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Viktor Belyakov ran back to his position shaking his head. When Vasiliy Vorobiev came up free with the goalie in the 9th minute, the Tyumen HC 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 Vasiliy Vorobiev couldn't finish the play. When the match had gone on for 13 minutes, Vasiliy Vorobiev put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Vasiliy Belyakov. Nil Mamonov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vasiliy Belyakov having to interfere. Fedor Poluhin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nikita Belozerov in the 20th minute of play. Vasiliy Belyakov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nil Mamonov, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Vasiliy Vorobiev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vasiliy Belyakov having to interfere. Vasiliy Belyakov came out of the goal in the 27th minute to try and stop a shot by Tyumen HC's Vasiliy Vorobiev. But to his dismay, Vasiliy Vorobiev quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Fedor Poluhin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nikita Belozerov in the 33rd minute of the match. Fedor Poluhin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nikita Belozerov in the 35th minute of the match. In the 38th minute, Erofey Ozerin made a precise shot to the right of Fedor Poluhin. Tyumen HC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Nil Mamonov struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Vasiliy Belyakov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tyumen HC. Vasiliy Belyakov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nil Mamonov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Tyumen HC were leading 1-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vasiliy Vorobiev made a kick off. Nil Mamonov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 63rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nil Mamonov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vasiliy Vorobiev blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Vasiliy Belyakov having to make a save. 71 minutes into the match, Dzerzhinsk FC's goalkeeper Vasiliy Belyakov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nil Mamonov. A collision led to Dzerzhinsk FC getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Afanasiy Neskoromnyi hit a great ball. Nil Mamonov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 79th minute of the match, but Vasiliy Belyakov made a huge save. After having played for 83 minutes, Nikita Belozerov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dzerzhinsk FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nikita Belozerov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nil Mamonov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vasiliy Belyakov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 86th minute of play. When Timofey Zavyalov fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Tyumen HC's protests and gave Timofey Zavyalov a yellow card for diving instead. In the 89th match minute, Tyumen HC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timofey Zavyalov to maneuver through the defense. Nikita Belozerov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Fedor Poluhin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nil Mamonov 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. Nikita Belozerov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Tyumen HC eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.