League Play-Off

Jezersko
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nicolas Benedičič made the kick off which started today's match. Forti Blažević took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 5th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Sašo Jelenc. Jezersko's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Vitodrag Papinutti succeeded in the game's 13th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-1. Sašo Jelenc stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nicolas Benedičič's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Vitodrag Papinutti took the ball and in the 23 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ljupko Češnovar. Ljupko Češnovar dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. After 30 played minutes Jezersko got a freekick which was hit by Job Rožanc. 39 minutes into the match, Nicolas Benedičič notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Jezersko's Sašo Jelenc. Sašo Jelenc was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Jezersko's Sašo Jelenc played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ljupko Kutoša in the 43rd minute of play. Ljupko Češnovar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mirando Škrabec in the 44th minute of play. Kristjan Đuran kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mirando Škrabec made a kick off. In the 53rd minute, Forti Blažević hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Vitodrag Papinutti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 55th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vitodrag Papinutti charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vitodrag Papinutti the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 57th match minute, Jezersko was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vitodrag Papinutti to maneuver through the defense. Jezersko's Sašo Jelenc proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 59th minute of the match, managed to save Jezersko from getting a goal against them. In the 66th minute Vitodrag Papinutti shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ljupko Češnovar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Slovenska Bistrica ND getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Savo Pildek hit a great ball. Ljupko Kutoša sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 76 played minutes Jezersko got a freekick which was hit by Matej Štamcar. The supporters of Slovenska Bistrica ND booed when Jezersko was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Radimir Tomič didn't get a good kick on the ball. Matej Štamcar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Ljupko Češnovar tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vitodrag Papinutti struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Ljupko Češnovar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Jezersko. In the 98thth minute of the game Lukas Menard who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jezersko's Sašo Jelenc was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Slovenska Bistrica ND had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.