Federation Clash Challenge

Spartak Varna
Spectators: 45 (Terracing: 35, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Zhu Ning Ning started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denimir Tzonkov in the 5th minute of play forced Bajen's goalkeeper Sture Abrahamsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Bajen booed when VN BAKITO was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gerasim Berberov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sture Abrahamsson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zhu Ning Ning in the 19th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Denimir Tzonkov in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sture Abrahamsson saved Bajen from getting behind. Ruslan Rúklyov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bernardo Caballero in the 22nd minute of play. Bernardo Caballero kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Sture Abrahamsson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Denimir Tzonkov in the 26th minute. In the 30th minute Sidney Porto shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruslan Rúklyov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Denimir Tzonkov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sture Abrahamsson having to make a save. 34 minutes into the match, Bajen's goalkeeper Sture Abrahamsson had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Denimir Tzonkov. Sture Abrahamsson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Zhu Ning Ning, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. A collision led to Bajen getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Ian Erserman hit a great ball. Ruslan Rúklyov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bernardo Caballero in the 40th minute of the match. In the 44th minute the ball was on its way in behind Bajen's goalkeeper Sture Abrahamsson, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ruslan Rúklyov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Johan Johansson, who was totally free with the ball in the 45th minute. In the 46th minute Johan Johansson shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ruslan Rúklyov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Sidney Porto to make the kick off. 51 minutes into the match, Johan Johansson dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ruslan Rúklyov, 0-1. VN BAKITO made a substitution. Rusi Plochev replaced Isaac Constancio. Nicklas Trøjgaard sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 67th minute Bajen were awarded a corner. Johan Johansson went to the cornerflag to take it. Sture Abrahamsson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zhu Ning Ning in the 71st minute of the match. With a little luck, VN BAKITO's Ruslan Rúklyov got control of the ball when Bernardo Caballero tried to sneak it across the goal line. 77 minutes into the match, Sidney Porto dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Ruslan Rúklyov, 1-2. Bajen's Sture Abrahamsson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Denimir Tzonkov in the 80th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gerasim Berberov in the 84th minute of play forced Bajen's goalkeeper Sture Abrahamsson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 91 minutes into the match, Bajen's goal looked a bit too open when Rusi Plochev came free, but Sture Abrahamsson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sidney Porto in the 93rd minute of play forced VN BAKITO's goalkeeper Ruslan Rúklyov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 94th match minute, Bajen was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bernardo Caballero to maneuver through the defense. Sture Abrahamsson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rusi Plochev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Both teams had looked equal from kick-off, and no-one was surprised when the match finally ended in a draw.