Fixtures and Results >  SEASON-2013

FC BATE — FC Neman

BATE coaches before the match decided to switch on rotation and use the long substitute bench. In comparison with the match against Belshina Viktar Hancharenka made three changes. Aliaksandr Yurevich, Dzmitry Baha and Dzmitry Mazaleuski appeared in the line-up instead of Mikhail Sivakou, Pavel Niakhaichyk and lightly injured Aliaksandr Valadzko.

In the first minutes of the game both opponents were quite cautious and were not rushing forward. Both teams preferred to safeguard their own net and only then to make attempts to attack. Nevertheless both Borisovites and Neman were not too defensive, but lacked some aggressiveness and creativity upfront. BATE goalkeeper Andrei Harbunou had no extreme situations to save.

The Yellow Blues had more possession, and even without 100 per cent opportunities managed to break the deadlock. After 26th minutes of play Vitali Radzionau scored with a fantastic long-range effort from outside the box. Chernik was not even close to save as the ball flew past him into the top corner.

In the remaining half of the first half the play was quite pacifying and it seemed that nothing would change on the scoreboard. But right before the break Neman managed to create a decent counterattack which was perfectly finished by Savitski.

In the second half BATE were determined to fight for the three points again. But conceded an unlucky goal just at the very beginning of the half. Savostyanov fired an amazing long-range shot and the ball got into the net deflected from the crossbar. Andrei Harbunou did not manage to save the team.

After that Viktar Hancharenka one by one sent Artsiom Kantsavy, Aliaksandr Paulau and Pavel Niakhaichyk in order to enforce the attack. But soon BATE were left one man shorthanded because of a very disputable referee decision. Alex Hleb was sent off the pitch because of an alleged hit in the face of an opponent. But the replay proved it was a simulation from the Neman player. Nevertheless, BATE had to continue with ten people.

The Yellow Blues created several opportunities. Artsiom Kantsavy was close to score but was fouled in the penalty box. Referee's whistle was silent this time.

On Sunday BATE will try to make up for that in the match against Dinamo Brest in Zhodino.

Viktar HANCHARENKA, FC BATE Borisov:
- I congratulate Grodno on this win. It is a well-deserved victory for the home team. A team that scores first and then loses does not cost much. In the first half we could do something, but in the second it was a pure disaster. That's why the loss is fair. We played 3 matches in 8 days, but this is not a problem for us. In previous years we played 7-8 matches per month. I cannot say a lot on the red card to Hleb, as I have not yet seen the episode in full.

Sergei SOLODOVNIKOV, FC Neman Grodno:
- This is a historic win for us. BATE is a very tough opponent. We are now in the first place in the league, but we know we have a very long way to go and assess this position adequately. Such wins are important anyway. We need to gain confidence, but it should not be self-confidence. We had to substitute Rovneiko in the first half as he was injured. I am very thankful to the fans. Without them this win would be impossible. I always say that we are playing for them.

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№	Player	Substitutions	G	P	PG	PNS	GC	ПП	ОП		О
35	Harbunou A.						2				6.1
3	Haiduchyk V.										6.5
5	Yurevich A.	66'									6.8
17	Paulau A.	66'									6.4
10	Mazaleuski D.	64'									5.7
7	Kantsavy A.	64'									6.6
13	Hleb A.			1							6.6
14	Radzkou A.										6.6
18	Bardachou M.										6.9
20	Radzivonau V.	71'	1								8.1
71	Niakhaichyk P.	71'									6.5
23	Aliakhnovich E.										6.7
25	Baha D.										5.7
77	Rudzik F.										7.1

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