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  Paraguay (FT)' Bulgaria  
 
Match ID : 85521
Date : 07/02/2025 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Paraguay Stadium
Weather Forecast : Warm
Attendance : 74631
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Paraguay and Bulgaria

1'   Fabricio Ortellado fed the ball forward to Noé Trullet, Noé Trullet picked up on the ball before Tsvetko Rakovski could reach it.
  Noé Trullet sent in a float cross, Rayko Videnov missed his interception.
  Bogomil Zarkov got well above Eustaquio Arias to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

3'   Rayko Videnov showed Noé Trullet a clean set of heels.
  Rayko Videnov dribbled past Fabricio Ortellado.
  Rayko Videnov tried to dribble past Samuel Rivas but Samuel Rivas denied.

4'   Pass by Stiliyan Borislavov to Acho Rakovski, Acho Rakovski trapped the ball nicely before Bogarin Acevedo could cut it out.
  Acho Rakovski tried to supply a float cross but it was well intercepted by Junior Lovera.

6'   Víctor Ekw tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Acho Rakovski.

7'   Yanaki Ekimov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Primo Páez.

8'   Noé Trullet tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Acho Rakovski.

9'   Rayko Videnov sprinted to escape from Noé Trullet.
  Rayko Videnov passed along the floor for Tsvetko Rakovski to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Tsvetko Rakovski before Fabricio Ortellado could intercept.
  Tsvetko Rakovski put a float cross , Noé Trullet stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Darin Konstantinov challenged Marcial Ybarra for a heading, then headed the ball forward.
  Tsvetko Rakovski directed the ball nicely to Rayko Videnov, Samuel Rivas couldn't reach it.
  Rayko Videnov failed in his attempt to get past Marcial Ybarra.

10'   Tsvetko Rakovski tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Samuel Rivas.

11'   Acho Rakovski showed Eligio Dibb a clean set of heels.
  Acho Rakovski rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Primo Páez wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

12'   Stiliyan Borislavov tried to curl one in from long range. Víctor Ekw didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  Rico Campos was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

13'   Fabricio Ortellado tried to get past Tsvetko Rakovski but failed.

15'   Pass by Stiliyan Borislavov to Acho Rakovski, the ball was picked up by Acho Rakovski before Junior Lovera could cut it out.
  Acho Rakovski whipped in a float cross, Víctor Ekw couldn't cut it.
  Toshko Kunchev attempted a looping header at goal but Marcial Ybarra headed the ball to safety.

16'   Yanaki Ekimov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Primo Páez.

17'   Eustaquio Arias tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Daniel Hubchev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

19'   Yanaki Ekimov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Acho Rakovski, Yanaki Ekimov picked up on the ball before Eligio Dibb could intercept.
  Yanaki Ekimov struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Primo Páez got himself between the ball and goal.

20'   Stiliyan Borislavov bent it from long range but the shot was blocked by Junior Lovera.

21'   Tsvetko Rakovski gave the corner straight to the opposition.

22'   Yanaki Ekimov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Eligio Dibb got himself between the ball and goal.

26'   Tsvetko Rakovski played a lovely ball for Stiliyan Borislavov, Stiliyan Borislavov latched onto the ball before Noé Trullet could intercept.
  Stiliyan Borislavov twisted past Junior Lovera.
  Stiliyan Borislavov stepped away from Víctor Ekw and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.
  Rico Campos elected to fist the ball to safety.

27'   Bogarin Acevedo took the corner.
  Eustaquio Arias won the aerial challenge against Stiliyan Borislavov, then nodded the ball forward.
  Samuel Rivas shot with an overhead kick but Bogomil Zarkov made the clearance.

28'   Stiliyan Borislavov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Junior Lovera.

29'   Acho Rakovski knocked a lovely ball for Stiliyan Borislavov, Junior Lovera couldn't cut it.
  Stiliyan Borislavov whipped in a low cross, Víctor Ekw couldn't cut out the pass.
  Toshko Kunchev moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley but Marcial Ybarra cleared the ball.

30'   Bogomil Zarkov aimed the corner at the far post.
  Nasko Spasov got to the ball ahead of Samuel Rivas, then cushioned a headed pass.
  Darin Konstantinov played the ball to Daniel Hubchev's feet, Daniel Hubchev picked up on the ball before Marcial Ybarra could reach it.
  Daniel Hubchev moved the ball forward for Nasko Spasov, Nasko Spasov trapped the ball nicely before Samuel Rivas could reach it.
  Nasko Spasov played a perfect pass for Bogomil Zarkov, the ball was picked up by Bogomil Zarkov before Marcial Ybarra could intercept.
  Tsvetko Rakovski received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Bogomil Zarkov, Tsvetko Rakovski took possession of the ball before Samuel Rivas could intercept.
  Tsvetko Rakovski played a pinpoint pass to Yanaki Ekimov, Marcial Ybarra couldn't cut it.
  Yanaki Ekimov passed the ball to Tsvetko Rakovski, Tsvetko Rakovski trapped the ball nicely before Samuel Rivas could cut it out.
  Tsvetko Rakovski tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Marcial Ybarra.

31'   Tsvetko Rakovski made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Noé Trullet found himself in the way of the ball.

33'   From long range, Yanaki Ekimov bent the ball towards goal. Eligio Dibb didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  But Yanaki Ekimov blazed it over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

34'   Eligio Dibb passed the ball to Bogarin Acevedo, Bogarin Acevedo picked up on the ball before Daniel Hubchev could intercept.
  Bogarin Acevedo moved the ball forward for Marcial Ybarra, the ball was picked up by Marcial Ybarra before Nasko Spasov could reach it.
  Bogomil Zarkov block tackled Marcial Ybarra before Marcial Ybarra tried to pass the ball.

35'   Yanaki Ekimov moved the ball forward for Darin Konstantinov, the ball was picked up by Darin Konstantinov before Primo Páez could reach it.
  Darin Konstantinov tried to sprint past Eligio Dibb but Eligio Dibb blocked Darin Konstantinov.

37'   Rayko Videnov darted past Noé Trullet.
  Rayko Videnov sprinted past Fabricio Ortellado.
  The ball was struck by Rayko Videnov from 20 yards out. Noé Trullet approached too late to clear the danger.
  Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

38'   Noé Trullet was outmuscled by Rayko Videnov.
  Rayko Videnov knocked a lovely ball for Tsvetko Rakovski, Fabricio Ortellado couldn't cut out the pass.
  Tsvetko Rakovski tried to put the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Noé Trullet.

39'   Tsvetko Rakovski tried to dribble past Noé Trullet but failed.

41'   Fabricio Ortellado played a wonderful ball for Noé Trullet, Noé Trullet trapped the ball nicely before Tsvetko Rakovski could intercept.
  Noé Trullet tried to lift the ball forward but Rayko Videnov cut it out.

42'   Bogomil Zarkov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.
  Rayko Videnov got to the ball ahead of Marcial Ybarra, then nodded the ball forward.
  Darin Konstantinov hit the ball forward to Yanaki Ekimov, Samuel Rivas failed to reach the ball.
  Yanaki Ekimov lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried to lob the ball at goal. Marcial Ybarra failed to block the shot.
  Saved in style by Rico Campos !.

43'   The corner was taken by Bogarin Acevedo towards the edge of the area.
  Víctor Ekw won the ball in the air from Yanaki Ekimov, then had a header for a goal.
  But Víctor Ekw sent it far too high ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

44'   Stiliyan Borislavov struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Junior Lovera didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  But Stiliyan Borislavov put it just over ... He should never have missed that one.

45' Tsvetko Rakovski left the pitch to be replaced by Tsvetomir Hristozov.
changed their tactics.
Nedelcho Simeonov came on as a sub for Daniel Hubchev.
  Yanaki Ekimov took the ball past Eligio Dibb.
  Yanaki Ekimov tried to dart past Primo Páez but Primo Páez blocked Yanaki Ekimov.

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Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Paraguay had 37% possession in the match, while Bulgaria had 63%.
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47'   Pass by Tsvetomir Hristozov to Darin Konstantinov, Darin Konstantinov took possession of the ball before Noé Trullet could cut it out.
  Darin Konstantinov jinked past Fabricio Ortellado.
  Darin Konstantinov tried to take the ball past Noé Trullet but Noé Trullet blocked Darin Konstantinov.

48'   Stiliyan Borislavov picked up Rayko Videnov's superb pass, Víctor Ekw failed to reach the ball.
  Stiliyan Borislavov hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but the shot clattered off Junior Lovera.

50'   Stiliyan Borislavov knocked a lovely long ball,Samuel Rivas couldn't reach it.
  Toshko Kunchev got a shot in on the volley past Marcial Ybarra.
  Rico Campos had no chance to stop the ball ... Toshko Kunchev scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Paraguay 0 - 1 Bulgaria

51'   Junior Lovera made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Acho Rakovski.

52'   Block tackle from Eligio Dibb, easily dispossessing Acho Rakovski before Acho Rakovski attempted to pass the ball.

53'   Yanaki Ekimov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Eligio Dibb lost his balance, Yanaki Ekimov dribbled past Eligio Dibb.
  Yanaki Ekimov had shrugged off the challenge of Primo Páez and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.
  The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

54'   Rayko Videnov picked up Tsvetomir Hristozov's excellent ball, Noé Trullet couldn't reach it.
  Perfectly timed block tackle by Fabricio Ortellado before Rayko Videnov tried to get onto the pass.

55'   Darin Konstantinov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Eligio Dibb blocked it.

56'   Stiliyan Borislavov tried to jink past Junior Lovera but Junior Lovera cleanly tackled the ball.

57'   Yanaki Ekimov tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

59'   Yanaki Ekimov whipped in the freekick. Yanaki Ekimov put it horribly wide.

60' Eustaquio Arias was brought off and replaced by Sabas Zárate.
Gaspar Barreto finished his warm up and replaced Víctor Ekw.
Santino Cabañas on for Bogarin Acevedo.
  Fabricio Ortellado tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tsvetomir Hristozov.

62'   Junior Lovera was outmuscled by Stiliyan Borislavov.
  Stiliyan Borislavov stepped away from Gaspar Barreto and curled the ball in at goal from distance.
  Stiliyan Borislavov struck it just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

63'   Sabas Zárate tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Acho Rakovski intercepted but couldn't control.

64'   Yanaki Ekimov had a great opportunity to score from long range but Eligio Dibb gave him no space .

65'   Yanaki Ekimov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Acho Rakovski, Yanaki Ekimov picked up on the ball before Eligio Dibb could reach it.
  Yanaki Ekimov sprinted to escape from Primo Páez.
  Yanaki Ekimov played a pinpoint pass to Nasko Spasov, Nasko Spasov trapped the ball nicely before Eligio Dibb could cut it out.
  Pass by Nasko Spasov to Rayko Videnov, the ball was picked up by Rayko Videnov before Marcial Ybarra could cut it out.
  Rayko Videnov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Samuel Rivas lost his balance, Rayko Videnov dribbled past Samuel Rivas.
  Rayko Videnov failed in his attempt to jink past Marcial Ybarra.

67'   Stiliyan Borislavov skipped past the challenge of Gaspar Barreto.
  Stiliyan Borislavov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Junior Lovera wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.
  Rico Campos got back in time to make the save.

68'   Santino Cabañas stepped up to take the freekick. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

69'   Rayko Videnov turned on the ball to leave Marcial Ybarra standing.
  Rayko Videnov sprinted to escape from Noé Trullet.
  Rayko Videnov tried to play it past Fabricio Ortellado but Fabricio Ortellado took the ball away from Rayko Videnov.

70' tried a tactical change.
  Yanaki Ekimov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Gaspar Barreto coolly intercepted the pass.

71'   Rayko Videnov played it past Noé Trullet.
  Rayko Videnov crossed into the box from the wing, Fabricio Ortellado couldn't cut out the pass.
  Tsvetomir Hristozov tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Samuel Rivas threw himself in front of the header.

72'   Acho Rakovski hit the ball forward to Stiliyan Borislavov, Stiliyan Borislavov latched onto the ball before Junior Lovera could reach it.
  Gaspar Barreto could not stop a confident Stiliyan Borislavov going past him.
  Rayko Videnov picked up Stiliyan Borislavov's excellent ball, Marcial Ybarra couldn't cut it.
  Rayko Videnov laid it forward past Samuel Rivas to Nasko Spasov.
  Nasko Spasov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Marcial Ybarra showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

73'   Poor corner kick delivered by Yanaki Ekimov that went straight to the opposition.

74'   Rayko Videnov faked a shot before cutting Fabricio Ortellado in a different direction.
  Rayko Videnov dribbled past Noé Trullet.
  Rayko Videnov directed the ball to Acho Rakovski, Acho Rakovski trapped the ball nicely before Samuel Rivas could intercept.
  Acho Rakovski made a good pass to Yanaki Ekimov, Yanaki Ekimov trapped the ball nicely before Marcial Ybarra could reach it.
  Yanaki Ekimov was able to make space and had a crack at goal. Samuel Rivas couldn't reach it.
  Rico Campos did well to tip it wide.

75' changed their tactics.
  Stiliyan Borislavov tried to twist past Junior Lovera but Junior Lovera succesfully won the ball from Stiliyan Borislavov.

77'   Rayko Videnov tried to feed the high ball but Fabricio Ortellado read the game well to intercept the ball.

78'   Rayko Videnov span past Noé Trullet.
  Rayko Videnov dribbled past Fabricio Ortellado.
  Rayko Videnov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Samuel Rivas.

80'   Stiliyan Borislavov fed the ball forward to Acho Rakovski, Acho Rakovski latched onto the ball before Gaspar Barreto could cut it out.
  Acho Rakovski caught the opposition defence out.
  Acho Rakovski found himself in some space and squared the ball from the wing.
  Toshko Kunchev hit the ball on the volley past Marcial Ybarra.
  Rico Campos did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

81'   Darin Konstantinov made a good pass to Tsvetomir Hristozov, Tsvetomir Hristozov took it in his stride before Noé Trullet could intercept.
  Fabricio Ortellado went in with a successful block tackle on Tsvetomir Hristozov before Tsvetomir Hristozov attempted to deliver the ball.

82'   Rayko Videnov directed the ball to Yanaki Ekimov, Yanaki Ekimov took it in his stride before Noé Trullet could reach it.
  The assistant referee raised his flag...Yanaki Ekimov was offside.

84'   Toshko Kunchev took the corner.
  Acho Rakovski got up above Marcial Ybarra, then cushioned a headed pass.
  Nasko Spasov easily got past the challenge of Samuel Rivas.
  Nasko Spasov got past Marcial Ybarra.
  Nasko Spasov surged past Samuel Rivas!.
  Nasko Spasov directed the ball nicely to Tsvetomir Hristozov, Tsvetomir Hristozov took possession of the ball before Marcial Ybarra could cut it out.
  Tsvetomir Hristozov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Samuel Rivas.

85'   Tsvetomir Hristozov played a great ball for Rayko Videnov, Rayko Videnov took possession of the ball before Fabricio Ortellado could reach it.
  Rayko Videnov delivered the ball to Acho Rakovski, the ball was picked up by Acho Rakovski before Noé Trullet could intercept.
  Acho Rakovski was free of the last defender.
  Acho Rakovski found himself in some space and sent the ball over from the wing.
  Toshko Kunchev got to the ball ahead of Marcial Ybarra, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.
  The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

86'   Poor corner kick by Rayko Videnov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

87'   Stiliyan Borislavov shielded the ball from Junior Lovera and bent it from long range.
  Rico Campos didn't move! ... Stiliyan Borislavov scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Paraguay 0 - 2 Bulgaria

88'   Sabas Zárate played a long ball looking for the head of Junior Lovera, Junior Lovera brought the ball down well before Nedelcho Simeonov could cut it out.
  Junior Lovera played a wonderful ball for Samuel Rivas, Samuel Rivas picked up on the ball before Bogomil Zarkov could reach it.
  Pass by Samuel Rivas to Noé Trullet, Noé Trullet took it in his stride before Stiliyan Borislavov could cut it out.
  Noé Trullet found a perfect spot and attempted a thunderous drive. Bogomil Zarkov approached too late to tackle him.
  But Noé Trullet put it wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

89'   Bogomil Zarkov swiftly put in the freekick. But Bogomil Zarkov sent it far too high.

91' Yellow card shown to Noé Trullet.
  Rayko Videnov played a lovely ball for Tsvetomir Hristozov, Noé Trullet couldn't cut it.
  Tsvetomir Hristozov tried to get the cross in but Fabricio Ortellado cut out the cross.

92'   Fabricio Ortellado attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Tsvetomir Hristozov intercepted but couldn't control.

93'   Fabricio Ortellado failed in his attempt to sprint past Rayko Videnov.

94'   Rayko Videnov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Fabricio Ortellado.


End Match Paraguay 0 - 2 Bulgaria
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   All Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   More Expressive
 Closing Down   Default
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Deep
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   Yes
 Play Offside   No
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Dynamic
 Strategy   Attacking
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Shorter
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Easy
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Default
 Roaming   More Roaming
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Often
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Paraguay Bulgaria     
Shots 3
17
Shots on target 0
8
Long shots 0
10
Possession 35%
65%
Corners 2
7
Offside 0
1

Goals      Paraguay Bulgaria     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
0
from Long shots 0
1
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Paraguay   Bulgaria     
Nothing
Philosophy
 
 
Creative Freedom
Nothing
 
Closing Down
    
  
Marking
 
 
Roaming
   
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Rico Campos (C) 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DC Samuel Rivas 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4
DC Marcial Ybarra 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4
DMR Noé Trullet 95 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 4
DML Junior Lovera 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
MC Eligio Dibb 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
MC Primo Páez 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
AMR Fabricio Ortellado 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 2 5
AMC Eustaquio Arias 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
AML Víctor Ekw 60 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
FC Bogarin Acevedo 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6
SUB Santino Cabañas 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
SUB Gaspar Barreto 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
SUB Sabas Zárate 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Avgust Makendziev (C) 95 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DR Acho Rakovski 95 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 2 9
DC Bogomil Zarkov 95 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 8
DL Tsvetko Rakovski 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 5 6
MC Darin Konstantinov 95 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 4 1 7
MC Daniel Hubchev 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 7
MC Nasko Spasov 95 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 4 1 7
AMC Yanaki Ekimov 95 5 0 0 0 0 3 1 3 5 6
FR Stiliyan Borislavov 95 6 1 1 0 0 4 2 6 1 9
FC Toshko Kunchev 95 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 9
FL Rayko Videnov * 95 1 0 0 0 0 14 4 10 5 10
SUB Tsvetomir Hristozov 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 4 7
SUB Nedelcho Simeonov 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
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