National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 5149 (Terracing: 3862, Seating: 1184, VIP seats: 103) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Golo Strojek kicked off to start the match. Djondo Lekov came out of the goal in the 4th minute to try and stop a shot by U21 Slovakia's Golo Strojek. But to his dismay, Golo Strojek quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-0. Adam Hrdina showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Emirhan Sultani, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Adam Hrdina didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Emirhan Sultani went, in the 8th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. In the 11th minute of the game Akim Robakidze made a throw-in which Kakhi Akhalaia played forward. Djondo Lekov made a fantastic save in the 12th minute, when Golo Strojek sent off a good shot on target. Golo Strojek could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 14th minute of the match, but Djondo Lekov made a huge save. Djondo Lekov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gabriel Urbanovský, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Adam Hrdina made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paata Kamadadze in the 21st minute of play. 27 minutes into the match, U21 Georgia's goalkeeper Djondo Lekov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Golo Strojek. In the 30th minute Golo Strojek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Djondo Lekov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 31st minute, Michal Bada hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. U21 Georgia's Djondo Lekov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 38th minute of the match, managed to save U21 Georgia from getting a goal against them. Golo Strojek sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Golo Strojek got free with Djondo Lekov in the 40th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. U21 Georgia's Djondo Lekov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Golo Strojek in the 43rd minute of play. In the 45th minute of the match, Golo Strojek got a very nice opportunity to score, but Djondo Lekov was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Emirhan Sultani was the one to do the kick off. After 54 played minutes U21 Slovakia got a freekick which was hit by Golo Strojek. Golo Strojek blasted a shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Djondo Lekov having to make a save. In the 56th minute Golo Strojek shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Djondo Lekov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U21 Georgia's Djondo Lekov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Golo Strojek in the 65th minute of play. Djondo Lekov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gabriel Urbanovský in the 67th minute of the match. Djondo Lekov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Golo Strojek's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. 77 minutes into the match, U21 Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Golo Strojek came free, but Djondo Lekov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to U21 Slovakia getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Michal Bada hit a great ball. U21 Slovakia's Igor Sojka was substituted for Dávid Žilák. U21 Georgia's Davit Paghava was substituted for Otar Kamadadze. In the 78th match minute, U21 Slovakia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Michal Bada to maneuver through the defense. Róbert Zábojník hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Vano Alania hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Golo Strojek in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Djondo Lekov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The audience was convinced that Golo Strojek's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Djondo Lekov was relentless in the 87th minute of the game. Djondo Lekov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gabriel Urbanovský, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. When U21 Georgia's Emirhan Sultani in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye U21 Slovakia's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in U21 Georgia's zone, Golo Strojek stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Djondo Lekov came out of the goal and Golo Strojek tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, U21 Georgia's Davit Paghava got a free kick in the 93rd minute. 94 minutes into the match, U21 Georgia's goal looked a bit too open when Golo Strojek came free, but Djondo Lekov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The audience thought a goal was coming when Paata Kamadadze got free with Adam Hrdina in the 96th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.