League Play-Off

Belgorod
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Stepan Sorokin got the match started through his kick off. 7 minutes into the match, Moscow FC's goalkeeper Dmitriy Komissarov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Maksim Mishuev. In the 9th match minute, Belgorod HC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Logvinov to maneuver through the defense. Dmitriy Komissarov made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Maksim Mishuev sent off a good shot on target. Dmitriy Komissarov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stepan Sorokin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stanislav Rakhimov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Afanasiy Baderskiy having to interfere. Ivan Logvinov's late challenge caught a Moscow FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ivan Logvinov helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Moscow FC booed when Belgorod HC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Logvinov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Stanislav Rakhimov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 20th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stanislav Rakhimov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Afanasiy Baderskiy read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Afanasiy Baderskiy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Kureev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Filipp Morozkin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Afanasiy Baderskiy having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Filipp Lizorkin during the 28th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Belgorod HC getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Filipp Lizorkin hit a great ball. Belgorod HC's Afanasiy Baderskiy played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stanislav Rakhimov in the 31st minute of play. Afanasiy Baderskiy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Kureev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stanislav Rakhimov in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Afanasiy Baderskiy prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Maksim Mishuev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Dmitriy Komissarov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Stepan Sorokin received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Dmitriy Komissarov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Stanislav Rakhimov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Igor Kureev made a kick off. 54 minutes into the match, Belgorod HC's goal looked a bit too open when Igor Kureev came free, but Afanasiy Baderskiy reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dmitriy Komissarov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stepan Sorokin in the 60th minute of the match. After 71 played minutes Belgorod HC got a freekick which was hit by Marat Krupchak. Igor Kureev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Afanasiy Baderskiy tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 77 minutes into the match, Maksim Mishuev notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of Moscow FC's Dmitriy Komissarov. Dmitriy Komissarov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a rather tough play, Moscow FC's Vladimir Blaginin got a free kick in the 83rd minute. Afanasiy Baderskiy took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Kureev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stanislav Rakhimov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Belgorod HC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Moscow FC for a fine match.