Welcome to the match between Apatity town and FC Nizhny Novgorod

1'

Valeriy Alkaev turned with the ball past Varnava Fyodorov.

Valeriy Alkaev sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Ermolai Alkaev cleared the ball from danger.

2'

Rurik Petrov turned with the ball past Artur Ivanov.

Rurik Petrov escaped from the challenge of Evgeniy Pajari and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Rurik Petrov tried to use his skill to go past Artur Ivanov but Rurik Petrov lost the ball to Artur Ivanov's block tackle.

8'

Arkadiy Kozlov played a perfect pass for Ermolai Sokolof, the ball was picked up by Ermolai Sokolof before Volodya Konstantinov could intercept.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Saveli Pajari before Ermolai Sokolof attempted to deliver the ball.

10'

Arkadiy Kozlov moved the ball forward for Rurik Petrov, Rurik Petrov picked up on the ball before Artur Ivanov could cut it out.

Rurik Petrov tried to whip in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Evgeniy Pajari.

11'

Anatoli Romanov tried to play a long ball but The ball was touched on by Mefodiy Vasilyev.

14'

Artur Ivanov fed the ball forward to Evgeniy Pajari, Evgeniy Pajari picked up on the ball before Varnava Fyodorov could cut it out.

Rurik Petrov executed a block tackle on Evgeniy Pajari before Evgeniy Pajari could pass the ball.

16'

Anatoli Romanov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Lazar Pasternack.

18'

Arkady Mihaylov sprinted to escape from Saveli Pajari.

Arkady Mihaylov attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Volodya Konstantinov couldn't reach it.

But Arkady Mihaylov sent it far too high ... It was a wasted opportunity.

19'

Anatoli Romanov hit the ball high towards Anatoli Ivanov in the area, Anatoli Ivanov took an excellent first touch before Mefodiy Vasilyev could intercept.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Anatoli Ivanov but Nazariy Mikhailov got himself between the ball and goal.

21'

Lazar Pasternack made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Ermolai Alkaev.

23'

Volodya Konstantinov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ermolai Sokolof.

24'

Anatoli Romanov tried to use his skill to go past Mefodiy Vasilyev but Mefodiy Vasilyev didn't allow.

25'

Ermolai Alkaev struck a long range piledriver! but Lazar Pasternack removed the danger.

27'

Artur Ivanov could not stop Rurik Petrov going past him.

Rurik Petrov tried his luck from 30 yards. Evgeniy Pajari failed to block the shot.

Rurik Petrov was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

28'

Arkadiy Kozlov played a lovely ball for Ermolai Sokolof, Volodya Konstantinov couldn't cut it.

Ermolai Sokolof dribbled past Saveli Pajari.

Ermolai Sokolof took the ball confidently past Volodya Konstantinov.

Ermolai Sokolof tried to pass the ball forward but Nazariy Mikhailov read the game well to intercept the ball.

29'

Lazar Pasternack attempted to feed the high ball but Ermolai Alkaev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

30'

Saveli Pajari passed along the floor for Volodya Konstantinov to pick it up, Volodya Konstantinov took possession of the ball before Ermolai Sokolof could intercept.

Volodya Konstantinov tried his luck with a medium range chip but Arkadiy Kozlov blocked the shot.

31'

Ermolai Sokolof had the strength to hold off Volodya Konstantinov.

Ermolai Sokolof stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Saveli Pajari.

32'

Valeriy Alkaev made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ermolai Sokolof.

34'

Ermolai Alkaev found an opportunity to score from long range but Mefodiy Vasilyev blocked him.

35'

Lazar Pasternack showed Ermolai Alkaev a clean set of heels.

Lazar Pasternack made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Anatoli Romanov.

36'

Arkadiy Kozlov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

39'

Saveli Pajari curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was charged down by Ermolai Alkaev.

40'

Anatoli Romanov had shrugged off the challenge of Lazar Pasternack and struck a long range piledriver!.

But Anatoli Romanov blazed it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

42'

Varnava Fyodorov had a crack at goal from the freekick. But Varnava Fyodorov put it wide of the goal.

43'

Anatoli Romanov tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Mefodiy Vasilyev.

44'

Arkadiy Kozlov jinked confidently past Volodya Konstantinov.

Arkadiy Kozlov was pressed by Saveli Pajari but he evaded the challenge and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Venyamin Pasternack elected to fist the ball to safety.

45'

Varnava Fyodorov moved the ball forward for Arkadiy Kozlov, Arkadiy Kozlov took it in his stride before Volodya Konstantinov could intercept.

Arkadiy Kozlov span past Saveli Pajari.

Arkadiy Kozlov found himself with plenty of time and attempted a thunderous drive. Valeriy Alkaev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Venyamin Pasternack did not get back in time to reach it ... Arkadiy Kozlov scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Apatity town 1 - 0 FC Nizhny Novgorod

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Apatity town took the lead.Apatity town had 59% possession in the match, while FC Nizhny Novgorod had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Arkadiy Kozlov played a pinpoint pass to Anatoli Ivanov, Anatoli Ivanov trapped the ball nicely before Dimitri Mihaylov could reach it.

Anatoli Ivanov shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Volodya Konstantinov removed the danger.

49'

Lazar Pasternack tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Ermolai Alkaev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

50'

Ermolai Alkaev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Gerasim Bogomolov.

52'

Artur Ivanov failed in his attempt to take the ball past Ermolai Alkaev.

53'

Arkadiy Kozlov aimed the corner at the far post.

Arkady Mihaylov won the aerial challenge against Nazariy Mikhailov, then made an attacking header.

Venyamin Pasternack tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Arkady Mihaylov scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Apatity town 2 - 0 FC Nizhny Novgorod

54'

Rurik Petrov jinked confidently past Evgeniy Pajari.

Rurik Petrov passed it high to Arkady Mihaylov, Artur Ivanov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Arkady Mihaylov hit a hopeful looking shot. Valeriy Alkaev approached too late to block it.

Venyamin Pasternack was badly positioned ... Arkady Mihaylov scored a superb effort !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Apatity town 3 - 0 FC Nizhny Novgorod

55'

Anatoli Romanov stepped away from Mefodiy Vasilyev and struck a long range piledriver!.

But Anatoli Romanov didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

56'

Ermolai Alkaev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

57'

Anatoli Romanov dribbled past Mefodiy Vasilyev.

Anatoli Romanov made a pass to Arkady Mihaylov, Arkady Mihaylov latched onto the ball before Lazar Pasternack could intercept.

Arkady Mihaylov delivered the ball to Dorofei Konstantinov, Nazariy Mikhailov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dorofei Konstantinov shot on the ball but Valeriy Alkaev made the clearance.

61'

Anatoli Romanov took the ball past Mefodiy Vasilyev.

Anatoli Romanov attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Lazar Pasternack couldn't reach it.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Anatoli Romanov scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Apatity town 4 - 0 FC Nizhny Novgorod

62'

Ermolai Sokolof got past Volodya Konstantinov.

Ermolai Sokolof spotted Yefrem Sokoll in the area and chipped the ball in, Yefrem Sokoll brought the ball down well before Saveli Pajari could intercept.

Yefrem Sokoll made space for himself and chipped the ball goalwards. Nazariy Mikhailov approached too late to block it.

the ball went into the net despite of Venyamin Pasternack's attempts to clear the ball away. ... A great goal from a fine move by Yefrem Sokoll !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Apatity town 5 - 0 FC Nizhny Novgorod

68'

Lazar Pasternack dribbled past Dorofei Konstantinov.

Lazar Pasternack failed in his attempt to twist past Ermolai Alkaev.

73'

Rurik Petrov chipped it to Ermolai Sokolof, Mefodiy Vasilyev couldn't cut it.

Ermolai Sokolof tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Nazariy Mikhailov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

74'

Lazar Pasternack dribbled past Ermolai Alkaev.

Lazar Pasternack tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Anatoli Romanov came close and blocked it.

81'

Lazar Pasternack made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ermolai Alkaev intercepted but couldn't control.

84'

Anatoli Romanov laid it forward to Ermolai Alkaev, Ermolai Alkaev latched onto the ball before Mefodiy Vasilyev could reach it.

Ermolai Alkaev evaded the challenge of Lazar Pasternack and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Venyamin Pasternack saved well and held the ball.

86'

Lazar Pasternack hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Ermolai Alkaev managed to block the shot.

87'

Volodya Konstantinov went by the challenge of Ermolai Alkaev.

Volodya Konstantinov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Anatoli Romanov came close and blocked it.

End Match Apatity town 5 - 0 FC Nizhny Novgorod