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Vransko
Spectators: 7000 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Arne Lukić took the kick off in the first half of the match. Feliks Šenk made an important save on a dangerous shot by Arne Lukić in the 4th minute. Feliks Šenk made an important save on a dangerous shot by Christian Paščinski in the 6th minute. When Kočevje FC's Claudio Vurkeljc in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Vransko ND's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Vransko ND's Dragi Bratož got a free kick in the 8th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Vransko ND's zone, Claudio Vurkeljc stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ismail Smole came out of the goal and Claudio Vurkeljc tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 17 minutes, Arne Lukić managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Vransko ND's supporters crossed their fingers, but Arne Lukić was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ismail Smole showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Claudio Vurkeljc in the 23rd minute of the match. Ismail Smole took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Norbert Sešek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Norbert Sešek recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Claudio Vurkeljc struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Ismail Smole didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Kočevje FC. When Dragi Bratož fell near the penalty area in the 41st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Vransko ND's protests and gave Dragi Bratož a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Vransko ND's Dragi Bratož got a free kick in the 41st minute. Kočevje FC's Tit Markon couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Vransko ND. In the 48th minute the ball was on its way in behind Vransko ND's goalkeeper Ismail Smole, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Claudio Vurkeljc to strike the kick off in the second half. After some fancy dribbling in the 52nd minute, Claudio Vurkeljc managed to get in a good position for a shot. Kočevje FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Claudio Vurkeljc was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ismail Smole breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Claudio Vurkeljc received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Ismail Smole tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Vransko ND's zone, Norbert Sešek stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ismail Smole came out of the goal and Norbert Sešek tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Kočevje FC's zone, Christian Paščinski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Feliks Šenk came out of the goal and Christian Paščinski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Norbert Sešek's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 64thth minute, Ismail Smole skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Feliks Šenk showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arne Lukić, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. Znadimir Rutar kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. Arne Lukić recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 79th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Kočevje FC booed when Vransko ND was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 85 match minutes in a wonderful position. Val Kordiš didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Val Kordiš during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Norbert Sešek fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ismail Smole having to interfere. 95 minutes into the game, Norbert Sešek cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Ismail Smole was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The Vransko ND fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Kočevje FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.