League Play-Off

Tremnik Gradski Stad
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Tremnik Sloga's Nikifor Ordanski started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Tremnik Sloga's Dobre Cvetkovič played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ile Jordanov in the 6th minute of play. Dobre Cvetkovič stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ile Jordanov's shot from short distance in the 11th minute. Luljet Sidovski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ile Jordanov scored 0-1 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Dobre Cvetkovič, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After 20 played minutes Modrič got a freekick which was hit by Baškim Radojevič. In the 24th minute, Baškim Radojevič hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Modrič's defense didn't have a chance, in the 27th minute, when Nikifor Ordanski scored to the left of an out of position Antonio Gacev, making the score, 1-1. 32 minutes into the match, Tremnik Sloga's goal looked a bit too open when Luljet Sidovski came free, but Dobre Cvetkovič reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Danail Sadiku fell near the penalty area in the 36th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Modrič's protests and gave Danail Sadiku a yellow card for diving instead. 37 minutes into the game, Nikifor Ordanski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Tremnik Sloga's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Modrič the free kick. In the 37th minute, Nikifor Ordanski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 39thth minute of the game Luljet Sidovski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Tremnik Sloga's Dobre Cvetkovič was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 41st match minute, Tremnik Sloga was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Danail Šulevski to maneuver through the defense. In the 42nd minute of the match Rajko Makaraiev sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Dobre Cvetkovič skillfully saved the ball. After a rather tough play, Tremnik Sloga's Taško Stojakovič got a free kick in the 43rd minute. If Luljet Sidovski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ile Jordanov to strike the kick off in the second half. Modrič's Ile Jordanov got a good chance for a goal in the 52nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 55th minute, Ile Jordanov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Ljupčo Mihailovski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nikifor Ordanski struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Antonio Gacev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Tremnik Sloga. Antonio Gacev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nikifor Ordanski in the 65th minute of the match. In the 68th minute, Nikifor Ordanski made a precise shot to the right of Antonio Gacev. Modrič's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. Luljet Sidovski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dobre Cvetkovič took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ile Jordanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Modrič's Danail Sadiku got a free kick in the 80th minute. In the 82nd minute, Rajko Makaraiev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Leontie Kostov, 83 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Luljet Sidovski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Dobre Cvetkovič tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Modrič's Ile Jordanov 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 Tremnik Sloga's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Tremnik Sloga booed when Modrič was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Baškim Radojevič didn't get a good kick on the ball. 92 minutes into the game, Tremnik Sloga's Ljupčo Mihailovski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Antonio Gacev made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-1. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Tremnik Sloga had won after a very even match.