Koper continues its battle for the top of the U15 rankings: Primorje players win away in Celje, drama among cadets
Photo: Urban Lesjak
On Saturday, teams competing in the U15 and U17 leagues also squared off, representing clubs that otherwise play in the Prva Liga Telemach. At the Olimp ground, Celje and Koper each secured one victory. The home side triumphed in the U17 match, while the visitors from the coast prevailed in the U15 category.
In the U15 league, there was little doubt about the winner. Koper, enjoying strong form this season, achieved their eighth win in thirteen matches. Meanwhile, Celje suffered their seventh defeat. The match ended 3:0 in favor of the Primorska team, who remain second in the standings, just one point behind leaders Olimpija, who have a game in hand. Koper’s goals were scored by Val Fantinič (38′), Aron Vučić (40′), and Maj Poljak (83′).
The U17 league encounter was far more intense, with five goals scored and Celje emerging victorious in dramatic fashion, 3:2. Koper initially led 2:0 thanks to an 8th-minute penalty converted by Tian Mačak and a 25th-minute strike from Gabriel Bogatinov. However, the second half saw Celje mount an impressive comeback. Nik Sotošek reduced the deficit in the 48th minute, and Anej Koprivc and Matija Vrečko completed the turnaround with goals in the 94th and 97th minutes, respectively. Celje, currently fifth in the league, finished the match with ten players after Alin Mujaković was sent off in the 98th minute. Koper remains in 12th place.
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