Welcome to the match between Novo Mesto villa and Velenje F.C.

1'

Maj Galič tried to play a long ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Rudi Ajlec.

3'

Luka Mitrakovič tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

5'

Leon Simeunovič's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

7'

Samo Pate looked to play the ball long to Rudi Ajlec, Rudi Ajlec took it in his stride before Jure Lotrič could cut it out.

Rudi Ajlec shielded the ball from Tian-Luka Birsa and shot for the top corner.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Rudi Ajlec ... It was a terrible miss.

9'

Mladen Milanič made a pass to Muamer Eler, Muamer Eler picked up on the ball before Aljaž Jokič could intercept.

Muamer Eler moved the ball forward for Rudi Ajlec, Rudi Ajlec picked up on the ball before Uroš Kosič could reach it.

Rudi Ajlec moved the ball forward for Maj Benedejčič, Aljaž Jokič couldn't cut it.

Maj Benedejčič struck from a narrow angle but Tian-Luka Birsa made the clearance.

14'

Samo Pate tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball struck Jure Lotrič.

15'

Jure Lotrič was outmuscled by Rudi Ajlec.

Rudi Ajlec tried to skip past Rudi Kirm but Rudi Ajlec lost the ball to Rudi Kirm's block tackle.

16'

Aljaž Jokič passed along the floor for Uroš Kosič to pick it up, Uroš Kosič trapped the ball nicely before Muamer Eler could cut it out.

Uroš Kosič had shrugged off the challenge of Mladen Milanič and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But Uroš Kosič didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

18'

Maj Galič powered past Rudi Ajlec!.

Maj Galič tried to sprint past Iztok Krajcer but Iztok Krajcer cleanly tackled the ball.

19'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Jure Lotrič.

Uroš Kosič tried to use his skill to go past Muamer Eler but Muamer Eler took the ball away from Uroš Kosič.

20'

A long ball was delivered by Muamer Eler, Samo Pate latched onto the ball before Ivan Mihelič could reach it.

Samo Pate passed the ball to Rudi Ajlec, Rudi Ajlec picked up on the ball before Jalen Šuler could cut it out.

Rudi Ajlec made space for himself and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Tian-Luka Birsa wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Sašo Dodlek beat the ball away.

22'

Maj Galič tried to use his skill to go past Rudi Ajlec but Maj Galič lost the ball to Rudi Ajlec.

23'

Maj Benedejčič tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Jure Lotrič read the game well to intercept the ball.

24'

Jure Lotrič curled the ball in at goal from long range. Samo Pate failed to charge down the shot.

But Jure Lotrič put it high and wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

25'

Uroš Kosič made an attempt to move the ball forward but Žiga Karič made it first to the ball and intercepted.

26'

Rudi Kirm tried to knock a long ball forward but Samo Pate cut it out easily.

27'

Iztok Krajcer delivered the ball to Rudi Ajlec, the ball was picked up by Rudi Ajlec before Ivan Mihelič could intercept.

Rudi Ajlec fed the ball forward to Iztok Krajcer, Iztok Krajcer took it in his stride before Maj Galič could intercept.

Iztok Krajcer found an opportunity to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Ivan Mihelič's pressure.

28'

Yellow card shown to Maj Galič.

Samo Pate made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ivan Mihelič.

29'

Maj Galič directed the ball to Ivan Mihelič, Ivan Mihelič took it in his stride before Rudi Ajlec could cut it out.

Ivan Mihelič took the ball confidently past Iztok Krajcer.

Despite the angle, Ivan Mihelič flicked it goalwards. Tadej Stevanovič didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Ivan Mihelič sent the ball wide of the mark ... He held his head in his hands.

30'

Uroš Kosič tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Mladen Milanič.

31'

Poor corner kick by Muamer Eler. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

32'

Jalen Šuler sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

33'

Pass by Rudi Kirm to Jure Lotrič, Jure Lotrič trapped the ball nicely before Žiga Karič could reach it.

Jure Lotrič crossed the ball low into the box, Samo Pate couldn't cut out the pass.

On the volley, Uroš Kosič shot towards goal but Luka Poljšak removed the danger.

34'

Poor corner kick by Rudi Ajlec. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

38'

Žiga Karič tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

43'

Mladen Milanič tried to take the ball past Leon Simeunovič but Mladen Milanič lost the ball to Leon Simeunovič's block tackle.

44'

Muamer Eler tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Uroš Kosič.

45'

Maj Galič tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Rudi Ajlec came close and blocked it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Novo Mesto villa maintained 48% of possession and 52% for Velenje F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rudi Kirm hit the ball forward to Jure Lotrič, Žiga Karič couldn't cut it.

Jure Lotrič tried to pass the ball forward but Samo Pate cut it out.

50'

Uroš Kosič tried to feed the high ball but Muamer Eler got in the way of the ball.

51'

Mladen Milanič moved the ball forward for Muamer Eler, Aljaž Jokič tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Muamer Eler made a pass to Žiga Karič, the ball was picked up by Žiga Karič before Uroš Kosič could intercept.

Žiga Karič found himself in some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Tian-Luka Birsa couldn't reach it.

Sašo Dodlek failed to save ... Žiga Karič scored a superb effort !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Novo Mesto villa 1 - 0 Velenje F.C.

53'

Rudi Ajlec could not stop a confident Maj Galič going past him.

Maj Galič laid it forward to Aljaž Jokič, Aljaž Jokič picked up on the ball before Iztok Krajcer could cut it out.

Aljaž Jokič swung in a float cross, Rudi Ajlec couldn't cut out the pass.

Leon Simeunovič got above Luka Poljšak to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Tian-Luka Birsa found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but the shot was blocked by Tadej Stevanovič.

56'

Luka Poljšak tried to get past Ivan Mihelič but Ivan Mihelič nicked the ball from the toes of Luka Poljšak.

58'

Uroš Kosič tried to sprint past Samo Pate but Uroš Kosič lost out to Samo Pate.

59'

Rudi Kirm skipped past the challenge of Žiga Karič.

Rudi Kirm crossed into the box from the wing, Samo Pate tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Leon Simeunovič had the beating in the air of Luka Poljšak, then cushioned a headed pass.

Lobbed goalwards by Rudi Kirm but Tadej Stevanovič managed to block the shot.

60'

Rudi Ajlec went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

62'

Leon Simeunovič tried to lob the ball forward but Samo Pate intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

63'

Rudi Kirm tried to play a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Žiga Karič.

64'

Aljaž Jokič had the strength to hold off Muamer Eler.

Aljaž Jokič played a perfect pass for Luka Mitrakovič, Mladen Milanič couldn't cut it.

Good play by Luka Mitrakovič in making himself some space and shot for the top corner. Tadej Stevanovič approached too late to clear the danger.

It went just wide by Luka Mitrakovič ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

65'

Maj Galič tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Rudi Ajlec.

66'

Aljaž Jokič tried to get past Iztok Krajcer but Iztok Krajcer dispossessed Aljaž Jokič.

68'

Žiga Karič could not stop a confident Tian-Luka Birsa going past him.

Tian-Luka Birsa did his best to get the ball into the area but The ball ricocheted off Samo Pate.

69'

Muamer Eler received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Samo Pate, Muamer Eler trapped the ball nicely before Jure Lotrič could intercept.

Muamer Eler blasted the ball past Rudi Kirm towards the top corner from a distance.

Sašo Dodlek had gone walkabout ... A fine goal all round by Muamer Eler !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Novo Mesto villa 2 - 0 Velenje F.C.

70'

The referee showed Samo Pate a yellow card.

71'

Uroš Kosič tried to twist past Muamer Eler but Uroš Kosič lost the ball to Muamer Eler.

72'

Tadej Stevanovič swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

73'

Jure Lotrič flicked the ball over Žiga Karič's head !.

Jure Lotrič turned with the ball past Samo Pate.

Jure Lotrič tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Luka Poljšak intercepted but couldn't control.

74'

Mladen Milanič tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Rudi Kirm intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

75'

Maj Galič made a good pass to Ivan Mihelič, Ivan Mihelič took possession of the ball before Rudi Ajlec could reach it.

Ivan Mihelič knocked a lovely ball for Maj Galič, Iztok Krajcer stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Maj Galič crossed into the box from the wing, Rudi Ajlec failed to reach the ball.

Tadej Stevanovič jumped with Leon Simeunovič and won the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

76'

Muamer Eler played a perfect pass for Mladen Milanič, Mladen Milanič picked up on the ball before Aljaž Jokič could reach it.

Mladen Milanič made a good pass to Maj Benedejčič, Maj Benedejčič took it in his stride before Uroš Kosič could reach it.

Maj Benedejčič made an attempt to move the ball forward but Tian-Luka Birsa did well to spot and intercept the pass.

79'

Rudi Kirm attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Žiga Karič.

80'

Jalen Šuler hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Muamer Eler didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Jalen Šuler left Darijan Galič with a simple save.

81'

Samo Pate tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Jure Lotrič.

82'

Ivan Mihelič was outpaced by Muamer Eler.

Muamer Eler rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Maj Galič.

83'

Leon Simeunovič tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Muamer Eler.

85'

Mladen Milanič attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Maj Galič did well to spot and intercept the pass.

87'

Iztok Krajcer tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Rudi Kirm.

89'

Samo Pate delivered the ball to Mladen Milanič, Mladen Milanič latched onto the ball before Uroš Kosič could reach it.

Mladen Milanič directed the ball to Miran Križan, Miran Križan took possession of the ball before Aljaž Jokič could reach it.

Miran Križan tried to lob it over the keeper but Tian-Luka Birsa managed to block the shot.

90'

Samo Pate played a perfect pass for Žiga Karič, Jure Lotrič tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Žiga Karič tried to centre the ball but Rudi Kirm cut out the cross.

91'

Muamer Eler played a lovely ball for Mladen Milanič, Uroš Kosič stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mladen Milanič delivered the ball to Žiga Karič, Aljaž Jokič stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Good play by Žiga Karič in making himself some space and had an effort at goal. Tian-Luka Birsa didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Saved by Sašo Dodlek .

End Match Novo Mesto villa 2 - 0 Velenje F.C.