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Viljevo Arena
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Jakša Repušić took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 15th minute, Nikica Kordić hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Emil Brač showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ljubo Markotić in the 17th minute of the match. Ljubo Markotić received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 20th minute. Emil Brač tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ivica Maltašić fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nikola Stepić having to interfere. An unexpected shot in the 26th minute by Jakša Repušić got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. A hard shot 30 in the game by Ivica Maltašić from a close distance when the talented Nikola Stepić managed to make a qualified save. HNK Cibalia's players were relieved. With an all-out effort, Viljevo Croatia's Nikola Stepić threw himself towards the right post 37 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Jakša Repušić, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Nikola Stepić made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Ivica Maltašić sent off a good shot on target. In the 42nd match minute, HNK Cibalia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nikica Kordić to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jakša Repušić got free with Nikola Stepić in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 45th minute, Leo Pudar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 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.

The wind increased when Edo Đalski made the kick off in the second half. When Viljevo Croatia's Jakša Repušić in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye HNK Cibalia's goalie prevented a goal. In the 60th minute Jakša Repušić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nikola Stepić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nikola Stepić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jakša Repušić, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ivica Maltašić fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nikola Stepić having to interfere. Jakša Repušić sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The supporters of Viljevo Croatia booed when HNK Cibalia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sven Šerbedžija didn't get a good kick on the ball. Nikola Stepić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Janko Mitić in the 73rd minute of the match. Nikola Stepić showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jakša Repušić, who was totally free with the ball in the 75th minute. Nikola Stepić showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Jakša Repušić in the 80th minute of the match. Jakša Repušić sent away a hard shot on goal in the 82nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Emil Brač took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edo Đalski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the match, HNK Cibalia's goal looked a bit too open when Ivica Maltašić came free, but Nikola Stepić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 89th minute, Ivica Maltašić made a precise shot to the right of Nikola Stepić. HNK Cibalia's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-0. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind HNK Cibalia's goalkeeper Nikola Stepić, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Edo Đalski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. For all the effort they put into the match, the HNK Cibalia players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Viljevo Croatia.