Good performance of Radomlje players in Ljubljana not enough to continue positive streak: Ljubljana players win in tense playoffs

Published on 27. September 2024 27. September 2024

Photo: ŽNK Radomlje Medex

The women’s team of ŽNL Triglav faced a narrow loss in their postponed match despite a very good game in the capital. ŽNK Radomlje Medex lost 2:1 to ŽNK Ljubljana in the delayed match, but it should be noted that coach Matej Rožič Mavrič‘s team played an excellent football match. The Radomljanke had more of the game throughout the match, creating several promising situations, while the home team was more effective in front of goal. Once again, the Radomljanke did not play with a complete squad; nonetheless, they bravely fought against their more experienced opponents.

Radomljanke Missed Their Opportunities, While Ljubljančanke Were Clinical in Front of Goal

The match started promisingly, with the yellow team quickly taking the initiative, but the initial momentum was somewhat interrupted by a goal from Mirjam Kastelec, who scored from about 20 meters out. After the home team’s goal, Katarina Gadnik tried to respond, but her shot from a corner was not precise enough. In the 19th minute, Špela Gerbec attempted a long-range shot. It was she who set up Taja Jakopič in the 22nd minute, who fired a shot from the edge of the penalty area but got injured in the process. The sixteen-year-old unfortunately could not continue the match and was replaced by Brina Omejec Židan.

A few minutes later, Maja Zajc fell after a sharp run, but fortunately, she was able to continue. However, the Radomljanke needed a few minutes to regain their rhythm. Ten minutes before halftime, there were two dangerous moments for the home team following a corner taken by Ule Omerzu, and just before the break, Maja Zajc made a great save against a strong shot from Mirjam Kastelec, deflecting it into a corner.

At the beginning of the second half, Špela Gerbec threatened twice; in the 50th minute, she shot wide from distance, and six minutes later, she was not precise enough after a corner kick. In the 77th minute, Jona Javorič also tried her luck, but she too failed to hit the target. In the 84th minute, Gali Dasović Ravnik managed to double the home team’s lead after a mistake in the yellow ranks, and just two minutes later, Varja Špiler ensured a tense finish. However, there was not enough time for an equalizer, and the points stayed in Ljubljana.

“Congratulations to Ljubljana on their victory; on the other hand, I am proud and satisfied with my girls’ performance. They showed that they can play and compete. As you said, the individual quality is also on Ljubljana’s side, but we move forward. We are building on, and this is just another step in our cycle,” said Matej Rožič Mavrič after the match, wishing for a speedy recovery for the injured Taja Jakopič.

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The Radomljanke’s coach was pleased with what he saw: “I am satisfied; the girls gave everything they could. We must be proud that we have reached such an enviable level of play in such a short time. We are playing quite well, especially in the first and second zones, but we still lack a bit in the third zone, as we do not find the right way to the goal. This is what awaits us in the upcoming period, and I am confident that the girls can show even more than they did today.”

A new challenge awaits on Sunday, when the Radomljanke will visit Kidričevo. The match against Aluminij will start at 12 PM.

This text was automatically translated using AI.

Author: editorial Football Planet