Drava is on the verge of promotion to the 2nd SNL: The Ptuj-based team could secure promotion in the next round when they visit Šmartno ob Paki
Photo: NK Drava Ptuj
In the west, Dob has already secured promotion, while in the east, Drava is clearly on track to confirm their ticket to the 2. SNL. The Ptuj team took another big step towards returning to the second division competition last weekend, defeating Krško at home with a score of 5-3. About 200 spectators watched the match, who were even more delighted when it became clear that ZASE Videm failed to defeat Šmartno (3-3).
Drava now holds a 10-point lead at the top of the 3rd SNL East table. With only four rounds left, the club from the oldest Slovenian city could secure promotion to the 2nd SNL as early as Sunday when they face an away match against Šmartno ob Paki.
Despite a slow start against Krško, where the visitors led 2-0 after half an hour, the Ptuj team mounted a fierce comeback, scoring five times in 35 minutes, including three penalties! Nik Erhatič found the net twice, while Filip Janežič, Luka Lovenjak, and Tai Kmetec each scored once. The final goal of the match was scored by Rok Gorenc of Krško.
It’s worth noting that Drava last played in the 2. SNL two years ago when they were relegated, and they also boast seven seasons in the Prva liga Telemach. Their last appearance in the top flight was in the 2009/10 season.
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Author: editorial Football Planet