League Play-Off

Chuguyiv
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Myroslav Dolganskyi kicked off to start the match. In the 6th minute, Rostyslav Kozyrskyi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. A collision led to Chuguyiv FC Stalj getting a freekick after 8 minutes play. Gennadiy Yavorskyi hit a great ball. In the 15th minute, Andriy Pronevych hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Panas Chabak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 16th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Valentyn Vitvitskyi having to interfere. Stryj's Valentyn Vitvitskyi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 18th minute of the match, managed to save Stryj from getting a goal against them. Valentyn Vitvitskyi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gennadiy Yavorskyi's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. 21 minutes into the game, Valentyn Dopilka was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Stryj's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chuguyiv FC Stalj the free kick. A collision led to Stryj getting a freekick after 21 minutes play. Valentyn Dopilka hit a great ball. In the 27th minute Myroslav Dolganskyi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Gavrylo Kashuba saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 32nd minute, Myroslav Dolganskyi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stryj's supporters rose to their feet, but Myroslav Dolganskyi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Gavrylo Kashuba breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Oleg Pylypaka received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Gavrylo Kashuba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the match had gone on for 39 minutes, Myroslav Dolganskyi put it in 1-1 from a short distance just to the right of Gavrylo Kashuba. If Ruslan Tkachuk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 47 minutes into the match, Stryj's goalkeeper Valentyn Vitvitskyi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Ruslan Tkachuk. Myroslav Dolganskyi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 49th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Gavrylo Kashuba having to interfere.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Gennadiy Yavorskyi to make the kick off. Gennadiy Yavorskyi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 59th minute Gennadiy Yavorskyi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Valentyn Vitvitskyi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gennadiy Yavorskyi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Valentyn Vitvitskyi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 60th minute of play. Mefodiy Goretskyi's late challenge caught a Stryj's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mefodiy Goretskyi helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Chuguyiv FC Stalj's Mefodiy Goretskyi got a free kick in the 65th minute. When Oleg Pylypaka, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 67 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Gavrylo Kashuba was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Gavrylo Kashuba made a fantastic save in the 69th minute, when Oleg Pylypaka sent off a good shot on target. In the 70th match minute, Chuguyiv FC Stalj was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Panas Chabak to maneuver through the defense. Oleg Pylypaka recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 73rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 74th minute, Mefodiy Goretskyi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gavrylo Kashuba was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Myroslav Dolganskyi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 77 minute of play. After having played for 82 minutes, Myroslav Dolganskyi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Stryj's supporters crossed their fingers, but Myroslav Dolganskyi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Myroslav Dolganskyi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Gavrylo Kashuba tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mefodiy Goretskyi was shown his second yellow card after 85 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. In the 86th minute, Mefodiy Goretskyi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. When Stryj's Myroslav Dolganskyi in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chuguyiv FC Stalj's goalie prevented a goal. If Ruslan Tkachuk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. During the 93rd minute of the match Valentyn Dopilka completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Valentyn Dopilka a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Valentyn Dopilka hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. The Stryj supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Stryj would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.