League

Nazarje
Spectators: 6776 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1776, VIP seats: 0) With 3 minutes on the clock, Klavdijo Hlebec commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. Ugo Krejči showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tian Antonijević in the 7th minute of the match. Esad Mrvar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ugo Krejči having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Srčan Mirtič managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nazarje's supporters rose to their feet, but Srčan Mirtič was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brin Kursar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 22nd minute, Celje's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Nikolaj Kekez fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. After having played for 26 minutes, Nikolaj Kekez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nazarje's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nikolaj Kekez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Srčan Mirtič blasted a shot towards the goal in the 29th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Brin Kursar having to make a save. Brin Kursar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nikolaj Kekez, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. The supporters of Celje booed when Nazarje was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Živojin Štrukelj didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Nazarje's goalkeeper Ugo Krejči, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Esad Mrvar in the 40th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ugo Krejči prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 42nd match minute, Celje was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tian Antonijević to maneuver through the defense. Esad Mrvar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Tian Antonijević to make the kick off. If Esad Mrvar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 53rd match minute, Nazarje was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alex Copak to maneuver through the defense. Tian Antonijević struck a weak shot in the 55th minute. Ugo Krejči didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Celje. After 62 played minutes Nazarje got a freekick which was hit by Alex Copak. Ugo Krejči stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tian Antonijević's shot from short distance in the 63rd minute. After having played for 64 minutes, Nikolaj Kekez managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nazarje's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nikolaj Kekez was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Esad Mrvar who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 69thth minute tested the skills of Ugo Krejči when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Pascal Ljubeljšek fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Nazarje's protests and gave Pascal Ljubeljšek a yellow card for diving instead. Ugo Krejči stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Esad Mrvar's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. 75 minutes into the match, Nazarje's goal looked a bit too open when Tian Antonijević came free, but Ugo Krejči reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tian Antonijević sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 86th minute, Esad Mrvar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Celje's supporters rose to their feet, but Esad Mrvar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ugo Krejči breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Esad Mrvar could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 90th minute of the match, but Ugo Krejči made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 93rd minute, Nikolaj Kekez managed to get in a good position for a shot. Nazarje's supporters rose to their feet, but Nikolaj Kekez was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Brin Kursar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Nikolaj Kekez 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. The Celje players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.