Ilirija wins Cadet League clash of bottom clubs: Ljubljana players score four goals in eighth attempt to win for the first time
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On Friday, Krka faced Ilirija in the U15 and U17 leagues, with the cadet match being particularly important for both clubs. Ilirija entered the match from the bottom of the table, while Krka was just above them. It was a true derby of the bottom and a clash between clubs that had not celebrated a victory even once before the eighth round. However, there’s a first time for everything, and this time it was Ilirija who rejoiced in their first win.
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The Ljubljana team was too strong for the Novomeščani in front of 40 spectators at Portoval, who signed off on a heavy defeat. Ilirija celebrated a substantial victory, finishing the match 4-0 in favor of the guests from the capital. The team, led by Lan Piskule, who is also a player for Kranj’s Triglav, scored through Peter Trdan from a penalty in the 34th minute, followed by Fabian Lungu (50), Ivan Fulir (55, own goal), and Kenan Velić (88). With this victory, Ilirija jumped from the bottom of the U17 league standings, where Krka now resides.
The Dolenjci redeemed themselves against Ilirija in the older boys’ match, which ended with a 2-0 victory for Krka. In front of 40 spectators, David Janc (38) and Nejc Agnič (61) scored for the second win of the Novomeški collective. Despite the win, Ilirija remains ahead of Krka in the standings but holds only two points more in eighth place over this round’s ninth-placed opponent. Importantly, the Dolenjci have played two matches fewer.
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Author: editorial Football Planet