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5 - 0
 
  Bulgaria (FT)' Ecuador  
 
Match ID : 85541
Date : 14/03/2025 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Bulgaria Stadium
Weather Forecast : Cold
Attendance : 71083
Competition : WorldCup Qualifying
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Bulgaria and Ecuador

1'   Acho Rakovski swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

2'   Lino Chavarría lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

3'   Toma Stoykov tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

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

6'   Tase Tsonkov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.
  Nasko Spasov rose bravely above Samuel Puga to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.
  Toshko Kunchev passed the ball to Rayko Videnov, Rayko Videnov took possession of the ball before Cruz Prieto could cut it out.
  Rayko Videnov got past Samuel Puga with ease.
  Rayko Videnov passed the ball perfectly to Toma Stoykov, Cruz Prieto failed to reach the ball.
  Toma Stoykov passed along the floor for Rayko Videnov to pick it up, Rayko Videnov took it in his stride before Samuel Puga could reach it.
  Acho Rakovski received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Rayko Videnov, Acho Rakovski trapped the ball nicely before Cruz Prieto could cut it out.
  Acho Rakovski played a great ball for Toshko Kunchev, Samuel Puga tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Toshko Kunchev found a perfect spot and tried an audacious shot on goal. Cruz Prieto couldn't reach it.
  But Toshko Kunchev didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

8'   Darin Konstantinov played a perfect pass for Yanaki Ekimov, Yanaki Ekimov trapped the ball nicely before Silvio Avana could reach it.
  Yanaki Ekimov tried to curl one in from medium range but Víctor Villaverde got himself between the ball and goal.

9'   Darin Konstantinov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Víctor Villaverde intercepted but couldn't control.

11'   Stiliyan Borislavov skipped easily past the challenge of Valentín Sepúlveda.
  Stiliyan Borislavov had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Jimeno Araullo made a crucial intervention!.

12'   Yanaki Ekimov laid it forward to Darin Konstantinov, Víctor Villaverde couldn't reach it.
  Darin Konstantinov dribbled past Silvio Avana.
  Darin Konstantinov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Víctor Villaverde cut it out easily.

13'   Yanaki Ekimov played a wonderful ball for Darin Konstantinov, Víctor Villaverde failed to reach the ball.
  Darin Konstantinov tried to use his skill to go past Silvio Avana but failed.

14'   Yanaki Ekimov hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Víctor Villaverde approached too late to tackle him.
  But it was well wide from Yanaki Ekimov ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

15'   Rayko Videnov sprinted past Javier Delgado.
  Rayko Videnov put a float cross , Lino Chavarría missed his interception.

17'   Acho Rakovski took the corner.
  Samuel Puga won the ball in the air from Tase Tsonkov, then headed the ball to safety.

19'   Stiliyan Borislavov twisted past Víctor Villaverde.
  Pass by Stiliyan Borislavov to Toshko Kunchev, Toshko Kunchev trapped the ball nicely before Silvio Avana could cut it out.
  Toshko Kunchev shot! but Cruz Prieto got in and cleared the danger.

20'   Stiliyan Borislavov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

21'   Yanaki Ekimov whipped in the corner.
  Toshko Kunchev got above Cruz Prieto to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.
  But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

22'   Perfectly timed block tackle by Víctor Villaverde before Yanaki Ekimov tried to fire in a shot at goal from long range.

23'   Rayko Videnov chipped it over Javier Delgado to Acho Rakovski
  Acho Rakovski played the ball to Toma Stoykov's feet, Toma Stoykov trapped the ball nicely before Samuel Puga could reach it.
  Chipped goalwards by Toma Stoykov but Cruz Prieto removed the danger.

25'   Acho Rakovski moved the ball forward for Yanaki Ekimov, Yanaki Ekimov latched onto the ball before Silvio Avana could reach it.
  Yanaki Ekimov took the ball past Víctor Villaverde.
  Yanaki Ekimov found himself with plenty of time and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Cruz Prieto approached too late to clear the danger.
  Martín Cabrera strayed off his line ... Yanaki Ekimov scored a great goal !!! ... The fans chanted Yanaki Ekimov's name !

Bulgaria 1 - 0 Ecuador

28'   Salomón Gallego tried to dart past Acho Rakovski but his possession is lost through a tackle by Acho Rakovski.

29'   Toma Stoykov tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

30' tried a tactical change.
Víctor Villaverde left the pitch to be replaced by Cande Ibáñez.
Jacinto Rana finished his warm up and replaced Samuel Puga.
  Rayko Videnov skipped past Javier Delgado.
  Rayko Videnov directed the ball nicely to Tsvetko Rakovski, Lino Chavarría failed to intercept the pass.
  Tsvetko Rakovski put a low cross in to the far post, Javier Delgado stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Nasko Spasov passed the ball instantly to his right. Cruz Prieto stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

31'   Stiliyan Borislavov tried to use his skill to go past Jimeno Araullo but Jimeno Araullo denied.

33'   Nasko Spasov tried to dribble past Cande Ibáñez but Cande Ibáñez blocked Nasko Spasov.

35'   Stiliyan Borislavov tried to dribble past Javier Delgado but failed.

36'   Yanaki Ekimov laid it forward to Darin Konstantinov, Darin Konstantinov trapped the ball nicely before Cande Ibáñez could reach it.
  Darin Konstantinov twisted past Silvio Avana.
  Darin Konstantinov knocked a lovely ball for Tsvetko Rakovski, Tsvetko Rakovski latched onto the ball before Jacinto Rana could reach it.
  Tsvetko Rakovski played a great ball for Acho Rakovski, Acho Rakovski took possession of the ball before Cruz Prieto could cut it out.
  Perfectly timed block tackle by Jacinto Rana before Acho Rakovski tried to pass the ball.

37'   Yanaki Ekimov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Cande Ibáñez came close and blocked it.

38'   Acho Rakovski gave the corner straight to the opposition.

41' Yellow card shown to Tase Tsonkov.
  Silvio Avana played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball came off Darin Konstantinov.

43'   Toshko Kunchev struck the freekick over the wall. But Toshko Kunchev put it narrowly over.

44'   Rayko Videnov hit the ball forward to Tsvetko Rakovski, Lino Chavarría couldn't cut it.
  Tsvetko Rakovski floated it into the area, Javier Delgado failed to intercept the pass.
  Toshko Kunchev got ahead of Jacinto Rana to win the ball, then made an attacking header.
  But Toshko Kunchev didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

45' Tsvetko Rakovski jogged off and was replaced by Tsvetomir Hristozov.
tried a tactical change.
Nedelcho Simeonov on for Toma Stoykov.

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The teams went in for their half-time break which Bulgaria took the lead.Bulgaria had 70% possession in the match, while Ecuador had 30%.
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46'   Stiliyan Borislavov directed the ball nicely to Acho Rakovski, Acho Rakovski latched onto the ball before Salomón Gallego could reach it.
  Acho Rakovski delivered a low cross, Jimeno Araullo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Darin Konstantinov ran onto the ball and struck the volley, Jacinto Rana approached too late to clear the danger.
  Martín Cabrera had no chance to save it ... Vintage strike from Darin Konstantinov !!! GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Bulgaria 2 - 0 Ecuador

48'   Yanaki Ekimov fed the ball forward to Darin Konstantinov, Darin Konstantinov trapped the ball nicely before Silvio Avana could reach it.
  Darin Konstantinov made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Cande Ibáñez.

49'   Stiliyan Borislavov had the strength to hold off Jimeno Araullo.
  Swerving shot by Stiliyan Borislavov from 20 yards. Salomón Gallego couldn't reach it.
  Martín Cabrera was too slow in reaction ... Stiliyan Borislavov scored a goal !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Bulgaria 3 - 0 Ecuador

50'   Valentín Sepúlveda delivered the ball to Silvio Avana, Silvio Avana latched onto the ball before Nedelcho Simeonov could intercept.
  Silvio Avana played a great ball for Cande Ibáñez, Cande Ibáñez latched onto the ball before Nasko Spasov could reach it.
  Cande Ibáñez delivered the ball to Lino Chavarría, Tase Tsonkov couldn't reach it.
  Lino Chavarría blasted the ball towards the top corner but Acho Rakovski scrambled the ball away.

51'   Acho Rakovski passed it high to Toshko Kunchev, Jimeno Araullo couldn't cut out the pass.
  Toshko Kunchev flicked the ball over Jacinto Rana's head !.
  Toshko Kunchev blasted the ball towards the top corner. Cruz Prieto didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  It went just wide by Toshko Kunchev ... He should never have missed that one.

52'   Darin Konstantinov surged past Cande Ibáñez!.
  Yanaki Ekimov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Darin Konstantinov, Yanaki Ekimov took it in his stride before Silvio Avana could cut it out.
  Yanaki Ekimov dribbled past Cande Ibáñez.
  Yanaki Ekimov found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Cruz Prieto didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  Martín Cabrera was badly positioned ... Yanaki Ekimov finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Bulgaria 4 - 0 Ecuador

53'   Rayko Videnov played a perfect pass for Tase Tsonkov, Jimeno Araullo failed to intercept the pass.
  Tase Tsonkov tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Javier Delgado.

54'   Lino Chavarría fired in the freekick. But Lino Chavarría sent it far too high.

57'   Rayko Videnov directed the ball to Nasko Spasov, Nasko Spasov took possession of the ball before Javier Delgado could intercept.
  Nasko Spasov had shrugged off the challenge of Lino Chavarría and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.
  Nasko Spasov left Martín Cabrera with a simple save.

58'   Pass by Tsvetomir Hristozov to Rayko Videnov, Rayko Videnov took possession of the ball before Javier Delgado could cut it out.
  Rayko Videnov crossed the ball high into the box, Lino Chavarría couldn't cut out the pass.
  Toshko Kunchev had a header for a goal but Jacinto Rana headed the ball clear.

59'   Lino Chavarría sprinted past Tsvetomir Hristozov.
  Lino Chavarría sent in a low cross, Rayko Videnov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Cande Ibáñez passed instantly to his right. Tase Tsonkov couldn't cut out the pass.
  Jimeno Araullo chipped the ball goalwards but the shot was blocked by Stiliyan Borislavov.

60'   Javier Delgado was outmuscled by Stiliyan Borislavov.
  Stiliyan Borislavov shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Lino Chavarría approached too late to clear the danger.
  But Stiliyan Borislavov scooped it well over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

61'   Stiliyan Borislavov surged past Jimeno Araullo!.
  Stiliyan Borislavov took the ball past Salomón Gallego.
  Stiliyan Borislavov flicked the ball over Jacinto Rana's head !.
  Stiliyan Borislavov faked a shot before cutting Cruz Prieto in a different direction.
  Stiliyan Borislavov moved the ball forward for Nasko Spasov, Nasko Spasov latched onto the ball before Jacinto Rana could reach it.
  Nasko Spasov tried to play it past Cruz Prieto but Cruz Prieto cleanly tackled the ball.

64'   Yanaki Ekimov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Cande Ibáñez.

66'   Yanaki Ekimov was pressed by Silvio Avana but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.
  Martín Cabrera denied Yanaki Ekimov.

67'   Yanaki Ekimov fed the ball forward to Darin Konstantinov, Darin Konstantinov took it in his stride before Cande Ibáñez could intercept.
  Darin Konstantinov tried to dribble past Silvio Avana but Silvio Avana succesfully won the ball from Darin Konstantinov.

68'   Rayko Videnov skipped easily past the challenge of Javier Delgado.
  The ball was struck by Rayko Videnov from 20 yards out but Lino Chavarría hoofed the ball clear.

69'   Toshko Kunchev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

70'   Acho Rakovski played a perfect pass for Stiliyan Borislavov, the ball was picked up by Stiliyan Borislavov before Salomón Gallego could reach it.
  Stiliyan Borislavov dribbled confidently past Jimeno Araullo.
  Stiliyan Borislavov found an opportunity to score from medium range but Salomón Gallego had done enough to put him off.

71'   Yanaki Ekimov tried to take the ball past Cande Ibáñez but Cande Ibáñez robbed Yanaki Ekimov.

72'   Tsvetomir Hristozov tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

73'   Yanaki Ekimov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Marcelo Basurto did well to spot and intercept the pass.

74'   Acho Rakovski floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.
  Toshko Kunchev performed a diving header toward the goal, Jacinto Rana approached too late to head the ball clear.
  Martín Cabrera turned the ball behind.

75' tried a tactical change.

77'   Rayko Videnov made a pass to Yanaki Ekimov, Salomón Gallego failed to intercept the pass.
  Yanaki Ekimov tried to get past Javier Delgado but Yanaki Ekimov lost the ball to Javier Delgado.

79'   Rayko Videnov played the ball into the area,Javier Delgado failed to intercept the pass.
  Stiliyan Borislavov won the ball in the air from Jacinto Rana, then flicked the ball forward.
  Nasko Spasov hit the ball forward to Tsvetomir Hristozov, Tsvetomir Hristozov took it in his stride before Cruz Prieto could cut it out.
  Tsvetomir Hristozov played a pinpoint pass to Acho Rakovski, Acho Rakovski picked up on the ball before Jacinto Rana could reach it.
  Acho Rakovski knocked a lovely ball for Tase Tsonkov, Tase Tsonkov picked up on the ball before Cruz Prieto could intercept.
  Tase Tsonkov played a great ball for Toshko Kunchev, Toshko Kunchev took it in his stride before Jacinto Rana could intercept.
  Toshko Kunchev darted past Cruz Prieto.
  Toshko Kunchev shot with an overhead kick. Jacinto Rana failed to charge down the shot.
  Martín Cabrera failed to save ... Toshko Kunchev scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Bulgaria 5 - 0 Ecuador

82'   Stiliyan Borislavov passed the ball to Acho Rakovski, the ball was picked up by Acho Rakovski before Jimeno Araullo could intercept.
  Acho Rakovski tried his luck from a distance. Salomón Gallego couldn't reach it.
  Martín Cabrera was in a good position and saved it.

84'   Salomón Gallego tried to take the ball past Stiliyan Borislavov but Stiliyan Borislavov denied.

85'   Salomón Gallego was outmuscled by Stiliyan Borislavov.
  From medium range, Stiliyan Borislavov bent the ball towards goal but the shot cannoned off Jimeno Araullo.

86'   Rayko Videnov turned on the ball to leave Lino Chavarría standing.
  Rayko Videnov did his best to get the ball into the area but it was intercepted by Javier Delgado.

92'   Stiliyan Borislavov darted past Jimeno Araullo.
  Stiliyan Borislavov smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Salomón Gallego approached too late to block it.
  But Stiliyan Borislavov effort went inches wide ... He dropped to his knees.


End Match Bulgaria 5 - 0 Ecuador
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Home-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
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Very Standing
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Default
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Easy
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Drill Crosses
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   Yes
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Bulgaria Ecuador     
Shots 17
1
Shots on target 9
0
Long shots 7
0
Possession 69%
31%
Corners 12
1
Offside 0
0

Goals      Bulgaria Ecuador     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
0
from Long shots 1
0
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
0
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Bulgaria   Ecuador     
Nothing
Philosophy
Nothing
 
Creative Freedom
Nothing
    
Closing Down
    
  
Marking
    
    
Roaming
Nothing
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 Avgust Makendziev 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DR Acho Rakovski 93 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 9 3 10
DC Tase Tsonkov 93 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2 1 8
DL Tsvetko Rakovski 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1 8
MC Darin Konstantinov (C) 93 1 1 1 0 0 3 2 3 3 9
MC Toma Stoykov 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 7
MC Nasko Spasov 93 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 7
AMC Yanaki Ekimov 93 4 2 0 0 0 2 2 6 3 9
FR Stiliyan Borislavov * 93 3 1 0 0 0 11 2 5 1 10
FC Toshko Kunchev 93 7 1 0 0 0 2 1 1 1 9
FL Rayko Videnov 93 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 11 1 10
SUB Tsvetomir Hristozov 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 7
SUB Nedelcho Simeonov 48 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Martín Cabrera 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DR Javier Delgado 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
DC Cruz Prieto 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
DC Samuel Puga 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DL Jimeno Araullo 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
MC Víctor Villaverde 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
AMR Lino Chavarría 93 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 4
AMC Silvio Avana 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 5
AMC Valentín Sepúlveda 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5
AML Salomón Gallego 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 4
FC Marcelo Basurto 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
SUB Jacinto Rana 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
SUB Cande Ibáñez 63 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 6
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