So close, but still too far: Slovenian midfielder Jakob Novak misses out on Cup final in Kazakhstan after incredible drama
Photo: Atyrau
On Sunday in Kazakhstan, where the Slovenian national team will soon be visiting for a Nations League match, the cup trophy was awarded. For the second time in its history, Aktobe has claimed this title, having previously been a five-time national champion. Aktobe faced Atyrau in the final, a club also seeking its second cup trophy, and the match turned into a rare drama. Jakob Novak, a former prospect of Olimpija, who excelled on the road to the final, was already on the bench when Aktobe turned around a 0:1 deficit in the dying moments of the match to win 2:1.
Aktobe celebrated its first goal in the 24th minute when Nikolaj Signevič found the back of the net. The 26-year-old Slovenian midfielder had already scored 2 goals and provided 3 assists in four cup appearances before this decisive match. He left the game in the 82nd minute, with Atyrau still leading at that point. Then came the drama…
Aktobe earned a penalty just a few minutes later, equalizing in the 88th minute with a goal from Alibek Kasym. Just three minutes later, however, the opponent celebrated again, as Panamanian international Freddy Gondola scored the winning goal. Jakob Novak and his teammates could only hold their heads in disbelief as they let slip an incredible opportunity for victory…
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