Gorica bid farewell to the elite by visiting Ljubljana: The cadets of Novogoričanov defeated Ilirija, but the older boys had to concede defeat
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Gorica. A club that once churned out top-notch footballers like clockwork. But today… Today marked the end of a dismal 2023/24 season for the Novogoričani, which saw the club from the border town bid farewell to the elite in the under-15 and under-17 categories. Gorica had already been written off before the final round, and their visit to Ljubljana to face Ilirija was merely a last dance on the top-flight stage for at least a year.
Gorica won the cadet match in front of 40 spectators with a score of 3:2. The home team was twice led by Aljoša Orehek (2, 40), but the Primorci refused to surrender. First, Nal Lazar equalized in the 8th minute, then Michele Triglione scored in the 81st minute. Gorica secured the victory with a goal from Tien Goga in the 86th minute. Gorica finished the season second to last, while Ilirija finished eighth.
About 70 spectators watched the under-15 league match, witnessing Ilirija’s 2:1 victory. The guests took the lead in the 31st minute through Tadej Štrukelj. In the second half, Lev Rotar equalized in the 50th minute, but the winner was determined in the 73rd minute when an own goal was scored by Ajnur Halilković. Among the older boys, the Gorizia team also finished second to last, with Ilirija in eighth place.
Additionally, besides Gorica, Dravograd also bid farewell to their top-tier status among cadets and older boys.
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Author: editorial Football Planet