National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Vitaliy Eliseev made the kick off which started today's match. Stanislav Haprov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastian Bach, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Stanislav Haprov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bērtulis Pupurs in the 5th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ernest Chokmorov during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of U21 Latvia booed when U21 Russia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ernest Chokmorov didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ernest Chokmorov in the 12th minute of play forced U21 Latvia's goalkeeper Gaidis Vaicahovskis to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, U21 Russia's Ernest Chokmorov got a free kick in the 14th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Uvis Ūpis got free with Stanislav Haprov in the 17th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. A collision led to U21 Latvia getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Jēkabs Ēvelis hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sebastian Bach in the 24th minute of play forced U21 Russia's goalkeeper Stanislav Haprov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 26 minutes into the match, U21 Latvia's goal looked a bit too open when Vitaliy Eliseev came free, but Gaidis Vaicahovskis reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. U21 Russia's Stanislav Haprov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Bērtulis Pupurs in the 28th minute of play. After a rather tough play, U21 Latvia's Sigurds Kiriks got a free kick in the 31st minute. Stanislav Haprov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bērtulis Pupurs, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. In the 37th minute Sebastijans Spars shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Stanislav Haprov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Gaidis Vaicahovskis made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vitaliy Eliseev in the 42nd minute of play. With 45 minutes on the clock, Artur Tyulenin commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. In a very dangerous position, a player in U21 Russia fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 45th minute. Penalty! Stanislav Haprov had in the 47thth minute some difficulties stopping Bērtulis Pupurs's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. The score stood at 0-0 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

Stanislav Haprov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sebastian Bach in the 53rd minute of play. U21 Latvia's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Bērtulis Pupurs in the 54th minute. Stanislav Haprov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sebastian Bach, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. Konstantin Liskun struck a weak shot in the 57th minute. Gaidis Vaicahovskis didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for U21 Russia. U21 Russia made a substitution. Igor Kolyvanov replaced Filipp Loginov. Filimon Tarasov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 61st minute of the match, but Gaidis Vaicahovskis made a huge save. 63 minutes into the match, U21 Russia's goal looked a bit too open when Sebastian Bach came free, but Stanislav Haprov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stanislav Haprov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bērtulis Pupurs, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. The supporters of U21 Latvia booed when U21 Russia was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Konstantin Liskun didn't get a good kick on the ball. U21 Latvia made a substitution. Eižens Vecvagars replaced Sebastijans Spars. U21 Latvia's Andžejs Baumerts was substituted for Bērtulis Pupurs. In the 67th match minute, U21 Russia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Konstantin Liskun to maneuver through the defense. A hard shot 72 in the game by Filimon Tarasov from a close distance when the talented Gaidis Vaicahovskis managed to make a qualified save. U21 Latvia's players were relieved. Stanislav Haprov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Bach, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 74 minutes into the match, Andžejs Baumerts had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Stanislav Haprov. U21 Russia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Andžejs Baumerts was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Andžejs Baumerts sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bruno Bruno hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Russia's zone, Andžejs Baumerts stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Stanislav Haprov came out of the goal and Andžejs Baumerts tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. U21 Russia's Ernest Chokmorov got a good chance for a goal in the 91st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 92nd minute, Aļģis Engers had to leave the field with a concussion. When Bruno Bruno fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 Russia's protests and gave Bruno Bruno a yellow card for diving instead. In the 93rd match minute, U21 Russia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bruno Bruno to maneuver through the defense. U21 Russia's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.