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Sveti Ivan Zelina
Spectators: 7268 (Terracing: 5235, Seating: 1987, VIP seats: 46) NK Orlić Zoretići's Toma Kancir started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Blaženko Vajda made an important save on a dangerous shot by Radoslav Priselac in the 4th minute. Artur Grocholski hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. In the 13th minute Dario Ruklić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Blaženko Vajda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 19th minute, Jorge Selmo managed to get in a good position for a shot. NK Orlić Zoretići's supporters rose to their feet, but Jorge Selmo was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Zvonko Glavak breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Toma Kancir sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 26th minute the ball was on its way in behind Synth FC's goalkeeper Zvonko Glavak, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Mauro Šalov hit a great freekick 32 minutes into the match. 34 minutes into the game, NK Orlić Zoretići's Toma Kancir nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Zvonko Glavak made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. 39 minutes into the game, Toma Kancir cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-3. Zvonko Glavak was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nikola Stjepanović was the one to do the kick off. Blaženko Vajda showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Julije Kanjer in the 53rd minute of the match. After 57 minutes, Jorge Selmo made it 1-4 with a short kick to the right side. Synth FC's Zvonko Glavak tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Blaženko Vajda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julije Kanjer, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. In the 64th minute, Jorge Selmo got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A collision led to Synth FC getting a freekick after 66 minutes play. Dejan Dolenec hit a great ball. Synth FC's Zvonko Glavak played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jorge Selmo in the 67th minute of play. Jorge Selmo's late challenge caught a Synth FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Jorge Selmo helped the player get up and apologised. Jorge Selmo kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Blaženko Vajda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nikola Stjepanović, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. In the 76th minute of the match NK Orlić Zoretići got a corner. Synth FC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Vilho Leppänen ran over to the corner to take the kick. A collision led to NK Orlić Zoretići getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Toma Kancir hit a great ball. In the 79th minute Dario Ruklić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Blaženko Vajda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 83 minutes into the match, NK Orlić Zoretići's goal looked a bit too open when Julije Kanjer came free, but Blaženko Vajda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Jorge Selmo recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 90 minutes into the match, Synth FC's goalkeeper Zvonko Glavak had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Toma Kancir. After some fancy dribbling in the 98th minute, Nikola Stjepanović managed to get in a good position for a shot. Synth FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Nikola Stjepanović was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Blaženko Vajda breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The Synth FC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching NK Orlić Zoretići's performance. The match ended with a win for NK Orlić Zoretići.