The
penultimate game of Group A was JNJ Croatia
versus JNJ Russia A. It was a top of the table
clash and although both teams had qualified
for the Cup already there was still much to
play for. A win for either would secure the
Group A title, in theory an easier Quarter-Final
tie and beyond all that national pride and honour.
In the event of a draw JNJ Croatia would win
Group A courtesy of superior goal difference.
The
first goal came from JNJ Russia A as Valery
Shoumov scored his first goal since the opening
game and it was the team from Moscow who led
1-0 at half-time. At full time it was 2-1 as
although Neven Marinic scored for JNJ Croatia,
Gaspar Arutyunov's fourth goal of the day ensured
it would be 5 wins out 5 for the Russian team.
JNJ
Russia A had won Group A, JNJ Croatia would
finish 2nd and congratulations to both for reaching
the Cup competition. Both teams were looking
good and no-one would want to draw them in the
Cup Quarter-Finals.
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