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Stadion Butordolac
Spectators: 10789 (Terracing: 8093, Seating: 2481, VIP seats: 215) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Vladan Jelovica made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in NK BRONZIN's zone, Marin Matošin stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jânio Branco came out of the goal and Marin Matošin tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Dragutin Furmek took the ball and in the 8 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Višeslav Berend. Višeslav Berend dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. Višeslav Berend didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Vladan Jelovica went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 2-0 was the resulting score. Višeslav Berend was out of position in the 13 minute of play, and Vladan Jelovica capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Vladan Jelovica really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. The supporters of Povratnici booed when NK BRONZIN was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yuri de Alcântara didn't get a good kick on the ball. When NK BRONZIN's Vladan Jelovica in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Povratnici's goalie prevented a goal. The NK BRONZIN fans' excitement grew in the 22nd match minute when NK BRONZIN's Vladan Jelovica looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 4-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After a defensive mix-up in Povratnici's zone, Mate Zahora stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Višeslav Berend came out of the goal and Mate Zahora tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Povratnici's Višeslav Berend played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natko Gajski in the 26th minute of play. 27 minutes had been played when some careless play by Povratnici's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Natko Gajski was slow to take the kick. During this time NK BRONZIN's players had a chance to rest. In the 29thth minute of the game Vladan Jelovica who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Povratnici's Višeslav Berend was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 33 minutes into the match, Povratnici's goal looked a bit too open when Dragutin Furmek came free, but Višeslav Berend reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Povratnici's Višeslav Berend played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Natko Gajski in the 42nd minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Vladan Jelovica got free with Višeslav Berend in the 43rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Vladan Jelovica who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 45thth minute tested the skills of Višeslav Berend when he managed to save the team from getting behind. In the 46th minute, Grga Frković hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Karlo Radonić received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Višeslav Berend tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. NK BRONZIN made a substitution. Oliver Grlić replaced Florijan Posinjak. Af the end of the first half the score was 4-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Pavao Nemet made a kick off. A collision led to NK BRONZIN getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Yuri de Alcântara hit a great ball. NK BRONZIN's Natko Gajski was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Višeslav Berend in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. After a rather tough play, Povratnici's Romeo Vrhovec got a free kick in the 80th minute. 81 minutes into the match, Vladan Jelovica had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Višeslav Berend. Povratnici's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Vladan Jelovica was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 5-1. 85 minutes into the match, Dragutin Furmek notched a goal, 6-1, to the right of Povratnici's Višeslav Berend. Višeslav Berend was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Višeslav Berend made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Natko Gajski in the 90th minute of play. Jânio Branco was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Pavao Nemet showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 6-2 in the 93 minute of play.