League Play-Off

Stadion Oktyabrsky
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Rostislav Antohin started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Cherkessk's goalkeeper Artem Betin, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After 4 played minutes Cherkessk got a freekick which was hit by Denis Utkin. After recieving a nice pass, АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ's Vitaliy Karpin tried to score from far away in the 5th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Timofey Muhin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artem Betin having to interfere. With his leg Artem Betin managed to avoid a goal in the 9thth minute, when АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ's Pavel Esipov fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Igor Abramenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rostislav Antohin, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. The crowd rose to their feet as АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ's Timofey Muhin slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Artem Betin. That made the score 1-0 after 16 minutes of play. 19 minutes into the match Pavel Esipov climbed in front of goal and pressed up 2-0 in the right cross behind a totally surprised Artem Betin. After 24 minutes, Mikhail Rogozhin mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ and the Cherkessk players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 24 played minutes АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ got a freekick which was hit by Mikhail Rogozhin. If Timofey Muhin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 26th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Timofey Muhin managed to get in a good position for a shot. АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ's supporters rose to their feet, but Timofey Muhin was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Artem Betin breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Pavel Esipov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 32nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Artem Betin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Timofey Muhin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pavel Esipov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Artem Betin having to interfere. A collision led to Cherkessk getting a freekick after 45 minutes play. Mark Kalinko hit a great ball. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Timofey Muhin made a kick off. Igor Abramenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rostislav Antohin, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Artem Betin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Pavel Esipov in the 56th minute of the match. Nikita Averchenko kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Rostislav Antohin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Igor Abramenko having to interfere. 66 minutes into the game, Nikita Averchenko was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Cherkessk's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ the free kick. Nikita Averchenko hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. When АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ's Timofey Muhin in the 77th minute got a chance for a shot 77th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cherkessk's goalie prevented a goal. In the 81st minute there was a penalty for АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ. Vitaliy Karpin stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Artem Betin. 4-0. Timofey Muhin sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Timofey Muhin came up free with the goalie in the 91st minute, the АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ 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 Timofey Muhin couldn't finish the play. After 94 played minutes Cherkessk got a freekick which was hit by Nikita Averchenko. When Pavel Esipov came up free with the goalie in the 97th minute, the АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ 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 Pavel Esipov couldn't finish the play. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. АВАНГАРД АРСЕНЬЕВ had played much better football throughout.