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Elland Road
Spectators: 9219 (Terracing: 6915, Seating: 2121, VIP seats: 183) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jadran Vuletić got the match started through his kick off. Branko Azinović kicked well hit freekick during the 3rd minute of the match. The supporters of Gajić Zadrugar booed when Leeds United AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 4 match minutes in a wonderful position. Leon Predan didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Jadran Vuletić had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Leeds United AFC's Veljko Paljan got a free kick in the 10th minute. Kristijan Čuljak took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Matko Balog, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Joško Poklepović struck a weak shot in the 15th minute. Ante Smalcelj didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Leeds United AFC. With a little luck, Gajić Zadrugar's Ante Smalcelj got control of the ball when Jadran Vuletić tried to sneak it across the goal line. Jadran Vuletićs short, quick shot in the 23rdth minute got Ante Smalcelj to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Jadran Vuletić sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Gajić Zadrugar's Matko Balog in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Leeds United AFC's goalie prevented a goal. When Gojko Dujmović fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gajić Zadrugar's protests and gave Gojko Dujmović a yellow card for diving instead. After 43 played minutes Gajić Zadrugar got a freekick which was hit by Gojko Dujmović. Jadran Vuletić recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 43rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Dobroslav Vodanović hit a great freekick 45 minutes into 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.

The wind increased when Matko Balog made the kick off in the second half. After 57 played minutes Leeds United AFC got a freekick which was hit by Marin Košuta. The supporters of Leeds United AFC booed when Gajić Zadrugar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Stjepko Mihajlović didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Joško Poklepović in the 64th minute of play forced Gajić Zadrugar's goalkeeper Ante Smalcelj to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A hard shot 66 in the game by Matko Balog from a close distance when the talented Kristijan Čuljak managed to make a qualified save. Leeds United AFC's players were relieved. When Ilan Spindler fell near the penalty area in the 68th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Gajić Zadrugar's protests and gave Ilan Spindler a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Gajić Zadrugar getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Ilan Spindler hit a great ball. Ante Smalcelj took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jadran Vuletić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ante Smalcelj showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jadran Vuletić in the 75th minute of the match. A collision led to Gajić Zadrugar getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Dragutin Vrkljan hit a great ball. Jadran Vuletić recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Matko Balog in the 80thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Kristijan Čuljak, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Leon Predan charged in rather forcefully in the 81st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Leon Predan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Leon Predan kicked well hit freekick during the 81st minute of the match. In the 83rd match minute, Gajić Zadrugar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Branko Azinović to maneuver through the defense. Leon Predan might have been able to make a better finish in the 88th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ante Smalcelj. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Leon Predan ran back to his position shaking his head.