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Šempeter pri Gorici
Spectators: 6843 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1841, VIP seats: 2) Ramon Višnjar started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Ramon Višnjar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Mehmedalija Podobnik tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mehmedalija Podobnik made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Blagoje Avšič in the 5th minute of play. Maribor's Daniel Skender proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save Maribor from getting a goal against them. Mehmedalija Podobnik showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Blagoje Avšič, who was totally free with the ball in the 12th minute. In the 13th minute, Forti Stipanič hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Daniel Skender took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Svetislav Tanšek, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ramon Višnjar recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 17th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Maribor's zone, Demeter Pavlin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Daniel Skender came out of the goal and Demeter Pavlin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mladen Slemenjak during the 23rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 24th match minute, Maribor was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mladen Slemenjak to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Demeter Pavlin got free with Daniel Skender in the 28th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ramon Višnjar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Mehmedalija Podobnik tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Šempeter pri Gorici FC getting a freekick after 36 minutes play. Oktavij Strnad hit a great ball. Šempeter pri Gorici FC's Mehmedalija Podobnik played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ramon Višnjar in the 39th minute of play. Mladen Slemenjak was shown his second yellow card after 43 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. The supporters of Šempeter pri Gorici FC booed when Maribor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mladen Slemenjak didn't get a good kick on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Oktavij Strnad made a kick off. In the 51st minute, Blagoje Avšič ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mehmedalija Podobnik was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Ramon Višnjar's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 56thth minute, Mehmedalija Podobnik skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Ramon Višnjar's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 58thth minute, Mehmedalija Podobnik skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 60th minute of the match Klavdijo Napast sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Mehmedalija Podobnik skillfully saved the ball. In the 63rd minute of the match, Ramon Višnjar got a very nice opportunity to score, but Mehmedalija Podobnik was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Maribor's Miodrag Derča shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 67th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Mehmedalija Podobnik but with some difficulty. Daniel Skender took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Klodian Bažec, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mehmedalija Podobnik stood somewhat misplaced when Ramon Višnjar came free in front of goal and shot 0-2 to the left of him in the 72 minute. In the 77thth minute of the game Ramon Višnjar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Šempeter pri Gorici FC's Mehmedalija Podobnik was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ramon Višnjar who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 80thth minute tested the skills of Mehmedalija Podobnik when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Ramon Višnjar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 83rd minute. Mehmedalija Podobnik tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Oktavij Strnad took the ball and in the 85 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Daniel Skender. Daniel Skender dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-2. 91 minutes into the game, Draš Berce cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Daniel Skender was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 95th minute, Draš Berce ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Daniel Skender was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. The Šempeter pri Gorici FC support was delighted with a win in a match that could easily have ended differently.