The battle for the Pivovarna Union Cup final is beginning: In Nova Gorica, there’s a clash of second-league teams, with Beltinci coming with an ‘army’ of supporters
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On Wednesday and Thursday, things will heat up again and become interesting, and perhaps even thrilling in the Pivovarna Union Cup, as the semifinal matches are scheduled. First up on Wednesday is the derby of second-league teams Gorica – Beltinci, followed on Thursday by a showdown between first-league teams Mura – Rogaška Slatina.
Gorica will try to secure their first appearance in the grand final in 10 long years in front of their home crowd. The blue and whites last competed for the trophy in the 2013/14 season, which they also won, defeating Maribor 2-0. Meanwhile, Beltinci are chasing a historic success; they have never reached the final stage of the cup competition.
Both clubs are in good spirits ahead of their encounter in the border town, and both are hoping for support from the stands. Miran Srebrnič has urged the people of Nova Gorica to ensure that his team truly has the advantage of the home field, while Beltinci are traveling with an ‘army’ of fans, as the club has organized free bus transportation for them.
“We go into the match with the desire to win and secure the club’s first-ever finals appearance. The support of the fans means a lot to us and represents an additional motivation for victory. We have excellent fans who travel with us to away games and support us, which is further proof that they believe in us,” says Beltinci footballer Luka Sočič.
Gorica has defeated Brda, Vipava, Domžale, Jesenice, and Radomlje on their way to the final, while Beltinci have been better than Tromejnik, Slatina, Gančani, Ljutomer, and Ilirija. The match will kick off at 8:00 PM, officiated by Martin Matoša.
Pivovarna Union Cup Semifinals:
Wednesday
GORICA – BELTINCI (20:00)
Thursday
MURA – ROGAŠKA (20:00)
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