Goal-scoring spectacle in the youth Eon NextGen League: Ilirija and Aluminij played to an exciting draw, with six goals scored in just 43 minutes
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On Sunday, in the Youth Eon NextGen League, the reigning champion Ilirija, fighting to stay among the elite, faced Aluminij, which had a five-point lead over its opponent, meaning it’s not yet in safe waters. Victory would have been crucial this time, but neither the home team nor the visitors achieved it. It ended in an exciting 3-3 draw, and Aluminij had to settle for a point despite leading 2-0 and 3-1.
All six goals were scored within a 43-minute span, with Maj Škoflek opening the scoring after just six minutes. Eight minutes later, Enej Kramberger also found the back of the net, and after about half an hour of play, Denis Videnović halved Aluminij’s lead.
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However, within three minutes, Aluminij was back up 3-1, thanks to Klemen Rahle. The wild game continued, and in the 38th minute, Videnović celebrated again, converting a penalty. Ilirija secured a point in the 49th minute when Jure Novak hit the target. The winter returnee has already proven to be a crucial addition to Ilirija, scoring three goals in two matches in the new year.
Ilirija started the match with Dermastija, Stojinović, Štricelj, Videnović, Puc, Novak, Kračun, Škof, Mušič, Bartolj, and Lepoša. Lukman Lukežič, Stojnić, Pori, and Pavlič came off the bench. Simon Vidovič, the coach of Aluminij, chose the lineup consisting of Petek, Colnarič, Simonič, Repina, Škoflek, Mesarič, Škerget, Brumec, Kramberger, Rahle, Glodić, with Čeh, Popović, Žerjav, and Vuković making appearances as well.
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Author: editorial Football Planet