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Izrodite Stadion
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 6200, Seating: 1290, VIP seats: 10) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Evlogi Taushanov got the match started through his kick off. When Samuil Bibin came up free with the goalie in the 2nd minute, the Zungilibab fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Samuil Bibin couldn't finish the play. After some fancy dribbling in the 4th minute, Aleko Mitovski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zungilibab's supporters rose to their feet, but Aleko Mitovski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Leif Viklund breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Samuil Bibin in the 6th minute of play forced Izrodite's goalkeeper Leif Viklund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Zungilibab's Vihren Kraynov got a free kick in the 7th minute. With a little luck, Zungilibab's Zlatko Pipkov got control of the ball when Evlogi Taushanov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tomislav Yavrukov was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 10 minutes into the match. The supporters of Zungilibab booed when Izrodite was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 11 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tomislav Yavrukov didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Izrodite's zone, Samuil Bibin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Leif Viklund came out of the goal and Samuil Bibin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aleko Mitovski in the 21st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Leif Viklund prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Leif Viklund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuil Bibin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a little luck, Zungilibab's Zlatko Pipkov got control of the ball when Nayden Stefov tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hayyam Dizdar in the 26th minute of play forced Izrodite's goalkeeper Leif Viklund to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zungilibab were furious when Radko Velchevski was red carded, 27 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. In the 27th minute, one of Zungilibab:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Zungilibab. The excitement rose when Izrodite's Nayden Stefov after 30 played minutes turned away three defenders near the goal, and after that shot a ball that was too difficult for Zungilibab's goalkeeper to hold. Score! 1-0. Leif Viklund didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Samuil Bibin went, in the 32nd minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Leif Viklund took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Samuil Bibin, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Leif Viklund came out of the goal in the 38th minute to try and stop a shot by Zungilibab's Hayyam Dizdar. But to his dismay, Hayyam Dizdar quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-2. 42 minutes into the game, Zungilibab's Vihren Kraynov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Leif Viklund made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. Hayyam Dizdar took the ball and in the 46 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Leif Viklund. Leif Viklund dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Samuil Bibin made a kick off. Hayyam Dizdar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Leif Viklund having to interfere. Izrodite's Stefan Abelsson suffered a concussion in the 65th minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Aleko Mitovski during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Aleko Mitovski kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. 70 minutes into the match, Samuil Bibin dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Leif Viklund, 1-7. Leif Viklund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hayyam Dizdar in the 74th minute of the match. Zungilibab's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Samuil Bibin in the 75th minute. The goalkeeper smacked the ball away after a great corner, but Ryan Van Lancker advanced and headed the ball into goal, 1-8 in the 75th minute. Leif Viklund showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Samuil Bibin in the 78th minute of the match. In the 80th minute, Hayyam Dizdar reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Leif Viklund. The goal made the score 1-9. 88 minutes into the match, Samuil Bibin had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Leif Viklund. Izrodite's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Samuil Bibin was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-11. In the 93rd minute, Zungilibab's Vihren Kraynov ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Leif Viklund. Leif Viklund yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-12. Zungilibab's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.