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Stadion Kutezero
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Novici FK's Ale Hadžić 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. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ale Hadžić in the 4th minute of play forced Kutezero's goalkeeper Asaf Bobanović to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Ale Hadžić came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Novici FK 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 Ale Hadžić couldn't finish the play. Sebastian Hrkić made an important save on a dangerous shot by Nenad Kostić in the 9th minute. After 22 played minutes Kutezero got a freekick which was hit by Ikbal Dušpara. The audience was convinced that Besim Delibašić's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Asaf Bobanović was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. When Ale Hadžić came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the Novici FK 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 Ale Hadžić couldn't finish the play. 32 minutes into the game, Novici FK's Ale Hadžić nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Asaf Bobanović made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. After having played for 37 minutes, Besim Delibašić managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Novici FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Besim Delibašić was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Asaf Bobanović made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ale Hadžić in the 39th minute of play. Sebastian Hrkić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Blaža Eminović in the 41st minute of play. If Nenad Kostić had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Blaža Eminović made the kick off in the second half. Pirija Ostojić hit a great freekick 51 minutes into the match. 55 minutes into the game, Nenad Kostić cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Sebastian Hrkić was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 63rd minute Ikbal Dušpara shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sebastian Hrkić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some careless play in the Kutezero defense, Besim Delibašić kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Asaf Bobanović. The Kutezero fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Asaf Bobanović should have stopped the shot. After 79 played minutes Novici FK got a freekick which was hit by Ale Hadžić. Nenad Kostić's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sebastian Hrkić read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 81st minute of play. After having played for 83 minutes, Besim Delibašić managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Novici FK's supporters crossed their fingers, but Besim Delibašić was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Kutezero's zone, Ale Hadžić stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Asaf Bobanović came out of the goal and Ale Hadžić tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. A hard shot 88 in the game by Besim Delibašić from a close distance when the talented Asaf Bobanović managed to make a qualified save. Kutezero's players were relieved. If Nenad Kostić had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 95th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Kutezero fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Novici FK were clearly better and deserved to take the win.