League Play-Off

Aréna ŠKH
Spectators: 44 (Terracing: 34, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) 5 minutes into the game, Someliéri's Giotis Michailidis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Gabriel Černoch made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Filip Seman could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 10th minute of the match, but Edvin van der Saar made a huge save. The audience was convinced that Giotis Michailidis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gabriel Černoch was relentless in the 11th minute of the game. Ondrej Poliovka who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 13thth minute tested the skills of Edvin van der Saar when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Filip Seman hit a great freekick 14 minutes into the match. Gabriel Černoch took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Giotis Michailidis, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Edvin van der Saar made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ondrej Poliovka in the 25th minute. In the 26th minute ŠK Horelica were awarded a corner. Filip Seman went to the cornerflag to take it. After a rather tough play, ŠK Horelica's Sixto Igon got a free kick in the 30th minute. Edvin van der Saar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ibai Koldobika in the 32nd minute of play. Gabriel Černoch showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Oliver-James Gol in the 37th minute of the match. After 37 minutes, Oliver-James Gol made it 0-2 with a short kick to the right side. ŠK Horelica's Gabriel Černoch tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 44th minute, Filip Seman hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Gabriel Černoch stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Giotis Michailidis's shot from short distance in the 47th minute. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ibai Koldobika to strike the kick off in the second half. Filip Seman fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Edvin van der Saar having to interfere. Edvin van der Saar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ondrej Poliovka in the 53rd minute of play. 54 minutes had been played when some careless play by Someliéri's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Filip Seman was slow to take the kick. During this time ŠK Horelica's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Filip Seman almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Someliéri's Edvin van der Saar did a great save. Edvin van der Saar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ibai Koldobika in the 57th minute of play. In the 58thth minute of the game Giotis Michailidis who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but ŠK Horelica's Gabriel Černoch was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Oliver-James Gol sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 62nd match minute, Someliéri was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tibor Slaninka to maneuver through the defense. Oliver-James Gol could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 66th minute of the match, but Gabriel Černoch made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Giotis Michailidis in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Gabriel Černoch prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in ŠK Horelica's zone, Argi Villar stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Gabriel Černoch came out of the goal and Argi Villar tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gabriel Černoch showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Giotis Michailidis in the 70th minute of the match. Filip Seman kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. The audience was convinced that Giotis Michailidis's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Gabriel Černoch was relentless in the 73rd minute of the game. In the 76th minute the ball was on its way in behind ŠK Horelica's goalkeeper Gabriel Černoch, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Oliver-James Gol could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 80th minute of the match, but Gabriel Černoch made a huge save. After 85 played minutes Someliéri got a freekick which was hit by Gavino Laurendi. In the 86th minute, Gavino Laurendi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. ŠK Horelica's Gabriel Černoch proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save ŠK Horelica from getting a goal against them. Giotis Michailidis's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 93rdth minute, Gabriel Černoch skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Qi Bing Zhi in the 94th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Edvin van der Saar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 96th minute, Qi Bing Zhi managed to get in a good position for a shot. ŠK Horelica's supporters rose to their feet, but Qi Bing Zhi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Edvin van der Saar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Someliéri supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Someliéri would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.