League Play-Off

Tschornobyl Arena
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Igor Nevmyvaka kicked off to start the match. Stepan Kotelyukh charged in rather forcefully in the 4th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stepan Kotelyukh the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Stepan Kotelyukh kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. Lev Zhenylenko showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maxym Kogut, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Maxym Kogut sent away a hard shot on goal in the 7th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Eduard Volynets sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 13thth minute of the game Igor Nevmyvaka who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tschornobyl Metalist's Yakiv Semchenko was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Olexiy Tymchenko had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eduard Volynets in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yakiv Semchenko prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Illichivsjk FC's Lev Zhenylenko played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maxym Kogut in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Symon Goncharenko 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. Anatoliy Yarmash hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Lev Zhenylenko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maxym Kogut in the 29th minute of play. Eduard Volynets fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yakiv Semchenko having to interfere. Lev Zhenylenko made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Maxym Kogut in the 37th minute of play. Olexiy Tymchenko in the 46thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Lev Zhenylenko, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 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.

Eduard Volynets sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 54 minutes into the match, Illichivsjk FC's goal looked a bit too open when Maxym Kogut came free, but Lev Zhenylenko reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 58 minutes into the match, Tschornobyl Metalist's goalkeeper Yakiv Semchenko had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Eduard Volynets. In the 60th play minute Eduard Volynets came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Yakiv Semchenko. 0-1. The supporters of Illichivsjk FC booed when Tschornobyl Metalist was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Volodymyr Savchenko didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eduard Volynets's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Yakiv Semchenko read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. The supporters of Illichivsjk FC booed when Tschornobyl Metalist was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anatoliy Yarmash didn't get a good kick on the ball. Eduard Volynets received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Yakiv Semchenko tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Lev Zhenylenko showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Olexiy Tymchenko in the 73rd minute of the match. Igor Nevmyvaka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a little luck, Tschornobyl Metalist's Yakiv Semchenko got control of the ball when Eduard Volynets tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Igor Nevmyvaka fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Illichivsjk FC's protests and gave Igor Nevmyvaka a yellow card for diving instead. In the 80th match minute, Illichivsjk FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Igor Nevmyvaka to maneuver through the defense. Igor Nevmyvaka sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 89 minutes into the game, Olexiy Tymchenko was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tschornobyl Metalist's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Illichivsjk FC the free kick. After 89 played minutes Tschornobyl Metalist got a freekick which was hit by Olexiy Tymchenko. Panas Vikaryuk kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Lev Zhenylenko took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Maxym Kogut, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Tschornobyl Metalist fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Illichivsjk FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.