League Play-Off

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Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Konstantin Rubakhin made the kick off which started today's match. In the 2nd minute, Arkadiy Perekalin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The supporters of ZondeR FC booed when Fakel was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Arkadiy Perekalin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Valeriy Kapuro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Konstantin Rubakhin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 9 played minutes Fakel got a freekick which was hit by Nikolay Pudov. Rudolf Tsvetkov's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 15thth minute, Mikhail Belov skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After a defensive mix-up in ZondeR FC's zone, Rudolf Tsvetkov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mikhail Belov came out of the goal and Rudolf Tsvetkov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Konstantin Rubakhin in the 23rd minute of play forced Fakel's goalkeeper Valeriy Kapuro to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Rudolf Tsvetkov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mikhail Belov having to interfere. Valeriy Kapuro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Konstantin Rubakhin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Rudolf Tsvetkovs short, quick shot in the 35thth minute got Mikhail Belov to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Mikhail Belov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rudolf Tsvetkov in the 38th minute. Efim Terehin 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. If Konstantin Rubakhin had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 43rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Rostislav Kyun received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Valeriy Kapuro tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 47th minute, Rudolf Tsvetkov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Fakel's supporters rose to their feet, but Rudolf Tsvetkov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mikhail Belov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rudolf Tsvetkov made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vladimir Chernobuk in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mikhail Belov saved ZondeR FC from getting behind. In the 55th minute, Emil Bozhin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Rudolf Tsvetkov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 57th minute. Mikhail Belov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nikita Emelyanov struck a weak shot in the 59th minute. Mikhail Belov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Fakel. If Rudolf Tsvetkov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rudolf Tsvetkov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mikhail Belov having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Konstantin Rubakhin in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Valeriy Kapuro prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 72nd minute, Konstantin Rubakhin 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. With a little luck, Fakel's Valeriy Kapuro got control of the ball when Rostislav Kyun tried to sneak it across the goal line. Rudolf Tsvetkov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 78th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, ZondeR FC's Voldemar Karandin got a free kick in the 80th minute. Fakel's Vladimir Chernobuk got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.