Welcome to the match between Sliven united and Varna athletic

6'

The referee showed Tase Kraev a yellow card.

Plamen Vanchev attempted to lob the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Alek Ekimov.

7'

Iordan Nikolaev laid it forward to Nikola Nikolaev, Nikola Nikolaev took it in his stride before Tomislav Ryadkov could intercept.

Nikola Nikolaev made a pass to Ilarion Sokolov, Ilarion Sokolov took it in his stride before Iliya Oprikov could cut it out.

Ilarion Sokolov had shrugged off the challenge of Blagun Dragov and attempted to lob the ball goalwards.

Brilliant saved by Miroslav Ratnikov.

9'

Asen Valentinov twisted past Plamen Vanchev.

Asen Valentinov tried to send in a low cross but Aleksandar Grigorov did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

10'

Filip Goranov chipped it out of his own half,Tase Kraev couldn't cut out the pass.

Vasil Nikolov won the ball in the air from Blagun Dragov, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Miroslav Ratnikov made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

11'

Plamen Vanchev tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Alek Ekimov.

13'

Iordan Nikolaev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Tomislav Ryadkov made a great interception.

14'

Iordan Nikolaev made an attempt to move the ball forward but Alek Ekimov intercepted the pass.

15'

Alek Ekimov tried to take the ball past Aleksandar Grigorov but Aleksandar Grigorov took the ball away from Alek Ekimov.

16'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Nikola Nikolaev.

18'

Aleksandar Grigorov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Asen Valentinov.

20'

Nikola Nikolaev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Tomislav Ryadkov intercepted but couldn't control.

22'

Iordan Nikolaev attempted to lift the ball forward but Tomislav Ryadkov coolly intercepted the pass.

23'

Evgeni Shokarov escaped from the challenge of Ilarion Sokolov and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

But Evgeni Shokarov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

24'

Valentin Yanev laid it forward to Iordan Nikolaev, Iliya Oprikov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Iordan Nikolaev played a wonderful ball for Nikola Nikolaev, Nikola Nikolaev trapped the ball nicely before Tomislav Ryadkov could cut it out.

Nikola Nikolaev tried to skip past the challenge of Iliya Oprikov but Iliya Oprikov won the ball from Nikola Nikolaev.

26'

Iordan Nikolaev tried to sprint past Tomislav Ryadkov but Iordan Nikolaev lost the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov.

28'

Alek Ekimov played a great ball for Asen Valentinov, Asen Valentinov latched onto the ball before Aleksandar Grigorov could cut it out.

From medium range, Asen Valentinov bent the ball past Plamen Vanchev towards goal.

But it went over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

30'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Tomislav Ryadkov.

Evgeni Shokarov played a great ball for Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev latched onto the ball before Ilarion Sokolov could intercept.

Tase Kraev tried to get past Filip Goranov but it failed.

32'

Evgeni Shokarov made a good pass to Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev picked up on the ball before Ilarion Sokolov could cut it out.

Tase Kraev played a pinpoint pass to Evgeni Shokarov, the ball was picked up by Evgeni Shokarov before Filip Goranov could intercept.

Evgeni Shokarov crossed into the box from the wing, Ilarion Sokolov failed to intercept the pass.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov performed a diving header toward the goal, Grigor Damyanov failed to head the ball clear.

Andon Krastev had no chance to save it ... Svetlyo Tsvetanov finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Sliven united 1 - 0 Varna athletic

33'

Plamen Vanchev dribbled past Alek Ekimov.

Plamen Vanchev shielded the ball from Asen Valentinov and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Miroslav Ratnikov saved superbly and held the ball.

34'

Plamen Vanchev tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Alek Ekimov.

35'

Evgeni Shokarov tried to dribble past Aleksandar Grigorov but Evgeni Shokarov lost the ball to Aleksandar Grigorov's block tackle.

36'

Tomislav Ryadkov went in with a successful block tackle on Iordan Nikolaev before Iordan Nikolaev attempted to pass the ball.

37'

Zhaklin Berbatov tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

39'

Plamen Vanchev tried to skip past the challenge of Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov robbed Plamen Vanchev.

40'

Evgeni Shokarov played a great ball for Tase Kraev, Aleksandar Grigorov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tase Kraev floated it into the area, Ilarion Sokolov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov challenged Grigor Damyanov for a heading, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov struck it just over the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

42'

Simeon Ivankov was shown a yellow card.

Evgeni Shokarov tried to skip past Ilarion Sokolov but Ilarion Sokolov didn't allow.

43'

Plamen Vanchev tried to twist past Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov blocked Plamen Vanchev.

44'

Ilarion Sokolov sprinted to escape from Evgeni Shokarov.

Ilarion Sokolov attempted to lob the ball forward but Tase Kraev intercepted but couldn't control.

45'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov was shown a yellow card.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Varna athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliven united maintained 43% of possession and 57% for Varna athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Evgeni Shokarov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

47'

Nikola Nikolaev made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Tase Kraev.

48'

Iliya Oprikov made a pass to Evgeni Shokarov, Evgeni Shokarov picked up on the ball before Iordan Nikolaev could reach it.

Nikola Nikolaev was outmuscled by Evgeni Shokarov.

Evgeni Shokarov played a lovely ball for Svetlyo Tsvetanov, Svetlyo Tsvetanov latched onto the ball before Iordan Nikolaev could intercept.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov was pressed by Valentin Yanev but he evaded the challenge and blasted the ball towards the top corner.

However, Svetlyo Tsvetanov put it well over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Svetlyo Tsvetanov. He was lacking match sharpness.

49'

Iliya Oprikov tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Iordan Nikolaev.

51'

Nikola Nikolaev tried to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Tomislav Ryadkov.

52'

Iliya Oprikov tried to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Nikola Nikolaev.

54'

Evgeni Shokarov played it past Ilarion Sokolov.

Evgeni Shokarov flicked the ball over Filip Goranov's head !.

Evgeni Shokarov got free in the penalty area and shot. Grigor Damyanov couldn't reach it.

But Evgeni Shokarov sent it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

55'

Filip Goranov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Tase Kraev.

56'

Iliya Oprikov played the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov's feet, Tomislav Ryadkov picked up on the ball before Filip Goranov could cut it out.

Tomislav Ryadkov delivered the ball to Zhaklin Berbatov, Zhaklin Berbatov picked up on the ball before Nikola Nikolaev could cut it out.

Valentin Yanev block tackled Zhaklin Berbatov before Zhaklin Berbatov could pass the ball.

57'

Iliya Oprikov delivered the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov, the ball was picked up by Tomislav Ryadkov before Nikola Nikolaev could cut it out.

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Iordan Nikolaev.

58'

Grigor Damyanov tried to sprint past Tomislav Ryadkov but Tomislav Ryadkov cleanly tackled the ball.

60'

Iliya Oprikov dribbled past Vasil Nikolov.

Iliya Oprikov evaded the challenge of Nikola Nikolaev and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Iliya Oprikov sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

61'

Asen Valentinov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Aleksandar Grigorov.

62'

Corner taken by Filip Goranov and cut out by the opposition.

65'

Ilarion Sokolov made a pass to Filip Goranov, Evgeni Shokarov missed his interception.

Filip Goranov crossed the ball high into the box, Tase Kraev couldn't cut it.

Diving header at goal from Vasil Nikolov, Blagun Dragov failed to head the ball clear.

Miroslav Ratnikov tipped the ball round the post.

66'

Filip Goranov passed the ball to Grigor Damyanov, the ball was picked up by Grigor Damyanov before Evgeni Shokarov could reach it.

Grigor Damyanov tried to deliver a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tase Kraev.

69'

Alek Ekimov was outpaced by Plamen Vanchev.

Plamen Vanchev crossed the ball low , Asen Valentinov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Simeon Ivankov played the ball forward right away. Blagun Dragov couldn't reach it.

70'

Evgeni Shokarov played the ball into the area,Ilarion Sokolov missed his interception.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Grigor Damyanov failed to reach the ball.

71'

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to skip past the challenge of Nikola Nikolaev but Nikola Nikolaev didn't allow.

73'

Simeon Ivankov whipped in the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

74'

Iordan Nikolaev tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Tomislav Ryadkov.

75'

Filip Goranov tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tase Kraev.

76'

Iliya Oprikov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Nikola Nikolaev.

77'

Evgeni Shokarov sprinted past Vasil Nikolov.

Evgeni Shokarov did his best to get the ball into the area but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Ilarion Sokolov.

78'

Iliya Oprikov tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nikola Nikolaev.

79'

Valentin Yanev tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball came off Tomislav Ryadkov.

81'

Alek Ekimov attempted to feed the high ball but Aleksandar Grigorov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

86'

Asen Valentinov was shown a yellow card.

Plamen Vanchev played it past Alek Ekimov.

Plamen Vanchev tried to send in a float cross but The ball struck Asen Valentinov.

88'

Valentin Yanev tried for goal from the freekick. It went just wide by Valentin Yanev.

89'

Tomislav Ryadkov had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Nikola Nikolaev got in and cleared the danger.

90'

Alek Ekimov played a lovely ball for Asen Valentinov, Asen Valentinov latched onto the ball before Aleksandar Grigorov could cut it out.

Asen Valentinov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Plamen Vanchev.

91'

Tase Kraev tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ilarion Sokolov.

92'

Zhaklin Berbatov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov challenged Valentin Yanev for a heading, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Svetlyo Tsvetanov put it high and wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

End Match Sliven united 1 - 0 Varna athletic