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Gaj Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) With a little luck, Josipovac's Despot Radojčić got control of the ball when Lino Andrijašević tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 8 played minutes, Josipovac's David Rališ shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Anđelko Brezak came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Josipovac reached it. Gaj Lokomotiva's Anđelko Brezak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Albert Kotarac in the 9th minute of play. In the 9th minute, Albert Kotarac ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Anđelko Brezak was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. If Isak Fabijanac had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 18 minutes into the match, Lino Andrijašević had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Despot Radojčić. Josipovac's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lino Andrijašević was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Anđelko Brezak showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Albert Kotarac in the 23rd minute of the match. Lino Andrijašević fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Despot Radojčić having to interfere. Despot Radojčić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isak Fabijanac, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Josipovac's zone, Lino Andrijašević stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Despot Radojčić came out of the goal and Lino Andrijašević tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Gaj Lokomotiva's Fabijan Bremec couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 34th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Josipovac. Lino Andrijašević received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Despot Radojčić tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Albert Kotarac sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isak Fabijanac sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Despot Radojčić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alan Isaković, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Despot Radojčić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isak Fabijanac, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. After a rather tough play, Josipovac's Pravdan Škrmeta got a free kick in the 60th minute. Lino Andrijašević recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 63rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 66 minutes into the match, Gaj Lokomotiva's goalkeeper Anđelko Brezak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Gordan Pogorelić. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Albert Kotarac managed to get in a good position for a shot. Josipovac's supporters rose to their feet, but Albert Kotarac was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anđelko Brezak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Lino Andrijašević received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Despot Radojčić tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Despot Radojčić made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isak Fabijanac in the 80th minute of play. In the 85th match minute, Gaj Lokomotiva was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alan Isaković to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Josipovac booed when Gaj Lokomotiva was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Alan Isaković didn't get a good kick on the ball. Isak Fabijanac sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 91st minute, Patrik Škugor hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 98 minutes into the game, Gaj Lokomotiva's Lino Andrijašević nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Despot Radojčić made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Gaj Lokomotiva had played much better football throughout.