League Play-Off

Novi Sad
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Ðurica Kažić kicked off to start the match. Nedeljko Stojićic fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 7th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ćiro Maksimović having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Aleksandar Sekulić managed to get in a good position for a shot. Prokuplje's supporters rose to their feet, but Aleksandar Sekulić was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ćiro Maksimović breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Novi Sad FK's Radoje Simić got a good chance for a goal in the 18th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Ðurica Kažić struck a weak shot in the 20th minute. Ostoja Ivanović didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Novi Sad FK. Radoje Simić received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Ostoja Ivanović tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 23 minutes of play, Prokuplje's Nedeljko Stojićic made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ćiro Maksimović was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Prokuplje's Nedeljko Stojićic in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Novi Sad FK's goalie prevented a goal. Nedeljko Stojićic sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Radoje Simić fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ostoja Ivanović having to interfere. In the 39th minute, Aleksandar Sekulić made a precise shot to the right of Ćiro Maksimović. Novi Sad FK's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-2. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aleksandar Sekulić to strike the kick off in the second half. Radoje Simić received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Ostoja Ivanović tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 60th minute the ball was on its way in behind Novi Sad FK's goalkeeper Ćiro Maksimović, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Novi Sad FK's goalkeeper Ćiro Maksimović, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Aleksandar Sekulić received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 63rd minute. Ćiro Maksimović tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After recieving a nice pass, Prokuplje's Živadin Dimić tried to score from far away in the 67th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Pavle Basta sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 73rd match minute, Novi Sad FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lazar Lalić to maneuver through the defense. 76 minutes into the game, Dragutin Masulović was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Novi Sad FK's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Prokuplje the free kick. In the 82nd match minute, Novi Sad FK was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lazar Lalić to maneuver through the defense. The audience was convinced that Ðurica Kažić's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Ostoja Ivanović was relentless in the 85th minute of the game. 86 minutes into the game, Živadin Dimić was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Prokuplje's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Novi Sad FK the free kick. After a long run with the ball, Radisav Nićiforović did a trick in the 88th minute in front of Prokuplje's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 2-3. An impressive performance by Novi Sad FK's Radisav Nićiforović! 92 minutes into the game, Grigorije Vukanac was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Prokuplje's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Novi Sad FK the free kick. In the 92nd match minute, Prokuplje was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Grigorije Vukanac to maneuver through the defense. Ćiro Maksimović made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nedeljko Stojićic in the 96th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Prokuplje had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.