U23 League

Szajki Aréna
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Miklós Bogdán got the match started through his kick off. Özdemir Babayiğit showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Myroslav Akymenko, who was totally free with the ball in the 2nd minute. In the 9th minute, Illja Klochko got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Szajk LC booed when FC Ruh Lviv was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Illja Klochko didn't get a good kick on the ball. FC Ruh Lviv's Andriy Trubin played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Miklós Bogdán in the 13th minute of play. In the 15th match minute, Szajk LC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lajos Szuper to maneuver through the defense. Danylo Bandera fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Özdemir Babayiğit having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 31st minute, Myroslav Akymenko managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Ruh Lviv's supporters rose to their feet, but Myroslav Akymenko was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Özdemir Babayiğit breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 35th minute, Miklós Bogdán hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Illja Klochko struck a weak shot in the 39th minute. Özdemir Babayiğit didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Ruh Lviv. 45 minutes into the game, FC Ruh Lviv's Illja Klochko nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Özdemir Babayiğit made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. After the first half FC Ruh Lviv were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Myroslav Akymenko was the one to do the kick off. In the 51st minute of the match, Myroslav Akymenko tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Özdemir Babayiğit saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. With his leg Özdemir Babayiğit managed to avoid a goal in the 53rdth minute, when FC Ruh Lviv's Danylo Bandera fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 57 minutes into the match, Artur Lytvynchuk notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of Szajk LC's Özdemir Babayiğit. Özdemir Babayiğit was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Myroslav Akymenko in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Özdemir Babayiğit saved Szajk LC from getting behind. In the 63rdth minute of the game Miklós Bogdán who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Ruh Lviv's Andriy Trubin was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Csanád Sipos fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Szajk LC's protests and gave Csanád Sipos a yellow card for diving instead. After having played for 69 minutes, Danylo Bandera managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Ruh Lviv's supporters crossed their fingers, but Danylo Bandera was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 71 minutes into the game, Myroslav Akymenko recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Özdemir Babayiğit. Myroslav Akymenko showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. Rajmund Szepesi kicked well hit freekick during the 79th minute of the match. Andriy Trubin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miklós Bogdán, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. FC Ruh Lviv's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.