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Smorgon Wins Tight Match with Lone Goal
Smorgon secured a victory over Naftan at the Stadyen Junatstva in Smorgon. A single goal by A. Toure in the 27th minute was enough for Smorgon to claim the three points, in a match marked by yellow cards.
The match started with a high tempo, with both teams eager to gain control. Naftan received the first yellow card of the match in the 10th minute, courtesy of A. Suchkov. Smorgon responded with a goal in the 27th minute, thanks to A. Toure, who capitalized on a good assist to put his team ahead.
In the 30th minute, Naftan was cautioned again, this time to A. Kuchinskiy. Smorgon also received a yellow card in the 39th minute when A. Toure was booked for a foul.
The second half continued with the same intensity, albeit with fewer scoring opportunities from both sides. Naftan accumulated three yellow cards during the second half, while Smorgon added one more to their tally.
Smorgon defended well throughout the match, maintaining their lead until the final whistle. Naftan couldn’t find a way to the rival goal and left empty-handed.
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Substitutions naftan: at minute 57 K. Kovsh came in and A. Kuchinskiy went out., at minute 57 D. Nizhnik came in and I. Tikhonov went out., at minute 82 M. Kalinchenko came in and K. Badoev went out.
Substitutions smorgon: at minute 66 A. Tishko came in and A. Toure went out., at minute 73 C. Intsoen came in and M. Dukso went out., at minute 74 M. L. Bamba came in and R. E. Ouattara G. went out., at minute 78 A. Kopytich came in and P. Seleznev went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Smorgon
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