League Play-Off

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Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Denis Savshinskiy got the match started through his kick off. Yaroslav Lihachev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arseniy Makarov in the 9th minute of the match. Denis Savshinskiy recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Yaroslav Lihachev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Denis Savshinskiy in the 14th minute of the match. In the 15th match minute, Энергетик was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lev Gavrilenkov to maneuver through the defense. Yaroslav Lihachev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Arseniy Makarov in the 19th minute of play. When Novomoskovsk FC's Arseniy Makarov in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Энергетик's goalie prevented a goal. In the 22nd match minute, Энергетик was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Timur Grushevskiy to maneuver through the defense. Novomoskovsk FC's Arseniy Makarov got a good chance for a goal in the 24th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Trofim Veselov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Энергетик's supporters rose to their feet, but Trofim Veselov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nikita Semenov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 40 minutes into the game, Stanislav Marenkov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Novomoskovsk FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Энергетик the free kick. Stanislav Marenkov kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. If Arseniy Makarov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Veniamin Lyubavin hit a great freekick 46 minutes into the match. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

A collision led to Энергетик getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Leonard Starozhilov hit a great ball. Yaroslav Lihachev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denis Savshinskiy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 54 minutes into the game, Denis Savshinskiy recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Yaroslav Lihachev. Denis Savshinskiy showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. Энергетик's Yaroslav Lihachev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denis Savshinskiy in the 58th minute of play. After having played for 59 minutes, Trofim Veselov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Энергетик's supporters crossed their fingers, but Trofim Veselov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Vasiliy Penkin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Yaroslav Lihachev made a fantastic save in the 70th minute, when Arseniy Makarov sent off a good shot on target. A collision led to Энергетик getting a freekick after 80 minutes play. Yakov Odintsov hit a great ball. 82 minutes into the match, Novomoskovsk FC's Vasiliy Penkin sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Yaroslav Lihachev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Arseniy Makarov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Yaroslav Lihachev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Veniamin Lyubavin fell near the penalty area in the 88th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Энергетик's protests and gave Veniamin Lyubavin a yellow card for diving instead. Veniamin Lyubavin hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Novomoskovsk FC's zone, Artur Bystrinin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nikita Semenov came out of the goal and Artur Bystrinin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.