League Play-Off

Izjum Palats Sportu
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Valeriy Radchenko made the kick off which started today's match. Izjum Kolos's Illja Nechyporuk played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ruslan Tkachenko in the 3rd minute of play. Stanislav Konyushenko who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 8thth minute tested the skills of Grygoriy Vorobey when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Grygoriy Vorobey was a little too slow when Valeriy Radchenko got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 10th minute. The score was now 1-0. Illja Nechyporuk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anton Khomyn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 15th minute, Valeriy Radchenko managed to get in a good position for a shot. Izjum Kolos's supporters rose to their feet, but Valeriy Radchenko was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Grygoriy Vorobey breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valeriy Radchenko in the 18th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Grygoriy Vorobey prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 19th minute, Artur Gamaliy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stanislav Konyushenko struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Grygoriy Vorobey didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Izjum Kolos. Ruslan Tkachenko received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Illja Nechyporuk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some careless play in the Izjum Kolos defense, Anton Khomyn kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Illja Nechyporuk. The Izjum Kolos fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Illja Nechyporuk should have stopped the shot. Shepetivka's Grygoriy Vorobey played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Valeriy Radchenko in the 28th minute of play. Ostap Lysyi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 31st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Valeriy Radchenko recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stanislav Konyushenko sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Denys Khoma during the 40th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Shepetivka's Denys Khoma got a free kick in the 40th minute. Anton Khomyn received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Illja Nechyporuk tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anton Khomyn to strike the kick off in the second half. 52 minutes into the match, Izjum Kolos's goal looked a bit too open when Denys Khoma came free, but Illja Nechyporuk reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Illja Nechyporuk took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Anton Khomyn, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Illja Nechyporuk was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Lyubomyr Nevmyvaka. Illja Nechyporuk didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ruslan Tkachenko went, in the 62nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. If Anton Khomyn had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Valeriy Radchenko in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Grygoriy Vorobey prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Illja Nechyporuk made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ruslan Tkachenko in the 75th minute. When Shepetivka's Anton Khomyn 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 Izjum Kolos's goalie prevented a goal. With a little luck, Izjum Kolos's Illja Nechyporuk got control of the ball when Ruslan Tkachenko tried to sneak it across the goal line. Izjum Kolos's Illja Nechyporuk proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 84th minute of the match, managed to save Izjum Kolos from getting a goal against them. Artur Gamaliy struck a weak shot in the 87th minute. Illja Nechyporuk didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Shepetivka. Anton Khomyn sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 92 minutes into the game, Anton Khomyn recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Illja Nechyporuk. Anton Khomyn showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-3. The Shepetivka players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.