Welcome to the match between Varna villa and Sofia athletic

1'

Dragomir Kanev tried to get past Gabriel Rakovski but Gabriel Rakovski cleanly tackled the ball.

3'

Pavel Kaloyanchev tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

4'

Dobri Vanchev floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Svetlan Bonev got to the ball before Simeon Yanev and retained possession.

6'

Timotey Pachev had shrugged off the challenge of Gabriel Rakovski and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Timotey Pachev ... It was an epic miss.

7'

Dragomir Kanev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Gabriel Rakovski.

8'

Andon Andonov knocked a lovely ball for Preslav Genchev, Rosen Dechev couldn't reach it.

Preslav Genchev faked a pass then cut Paskal Dragomirov in a different direction.

Preslav Genchev took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but the shot was charged down by Svetlan Bonev.

9'

David Pavlov tried to skip past the challenge of Velizar Karolev but his possession is lost through a tackle by Velizar Karolev.

11'

Pavel Kaloyanchev tried to knock a long ball forward but Rosen Dechev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

12'

Dragomir Kanev tried to twist past Gabriel Rakovski but Gabriel Rakovski denied.

13'

David Pavlov tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

17'

Kubrat Stanev could not stop Timotey Pachev going past him.

Timotey Pachev whipped in a float cross, David Pavlov couldn't reach it.

Marko Vasev made an attacking header but Dobri Vanchev headed clear the danger.

18'

Velizar Karolev was shown a yellow card.

David Pavlov made a pass to Kubrat Stanev, Kubrat Stanev took possession of the ball before Velizar Karolev could cut it out.

Kubrat Stanev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Timotey Pachev and struck a medium range piledriver.

Kamen Fikov watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a wasted opportunity.

19'

Simeon Yanev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'

David Pavlov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Velizar Karolev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it went just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

21'

Andon Andonov delivered the ball to Preslav Genchev, Preslav Genchev took possession of the ball before Paskal Dragomirov could reach it.

Preslav Genchev tried to supply a float cross but Rosen Dechev did well to spot and intercept the cross.

22'

Timotey Pachev played the ball to Velizar Karolev's feet, Velizar Karolev latched onto the ball before Kubrat Stanev could cut it out.

Velizar Karolev tried to play a long ball but David Pavlov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

23'

Paskal Dragomirov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Preslav Genchev.

24'

Timotey Pachev took the ball past David Pavlov.

Timotey Pachev crossed the ball high and hard, Kubrat Stanev failed to intercept the pass.

Marko Vasev connected with a diving header for a goal but Simeon Yanev headed the ball clear.

25'

Pavel Kaloyanchev laid it forward to Gabriel Rakovski, Gabriel Rakovski took it in his stride before Kostadin Berbatov could intercept.

Gabriel Rakovski hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Dragomir Kanev failed to block the shot.

Kamen Fikov did well to tip it round the post.

28'

Rosen Dechev passed the ball past Preslav Genchev to Paskal Dragomirov.

Paskal Dragomirov went by the challenge of Andon Andonov.

Paskal Dragomirov took a medium-ranged shot. Preslav Genchev couldn't reach it.

It went close from Paskal Dragomirov ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

30'

Dragomir Kanev failed in his attempt to jink past Gabriel Rakovski.

31'

Kubrat Stanev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Velizar Karolev came close and blocked it.

33'

Timotey Pachev tried to play a long ball forward but Kubrat Stanev closed in and intercepted the ball.

34'

Gabriel Rakovski had the pace to beat Kostadin Berbatov.

Gabriel Rakovski tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Dragomir Kanev.

35'

Pavel Kaloyanchev played the ball to Marian Damyanov's feet, Kostadin Berbatov couldn't cut it.

Marian Damyanov played the ball to Iordan Ivov's feet, Iordan Ivov trapped the ball nicely before Dragomir Kanev could intercept.

Iordan Ivov played a wonderful ball for Andon Andonov, the ball was picked up by Andon Andonov before Svetlan Bonev could reach it.

Andon Andonov tried an audacious shot on goal. Yasen Maksimov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Andon Andonov looked destined to score but Kamen Fikov react fast enough and saved it.

36'

Dragomir Kanev hit the ball forward to Kostadin Berbatov, Kostadin Berbatov picked up on the ball before Gabriel Rakovski could cut it out.

Kostadin Berbatov dribbled past Pavel Kaloyanchev.

Kostadin Berbatov evaded the challenge of Simeon Yanev and had a crack at goal.

Krastyo Ratnikov did not get back in time to reach it ... Vintage strike from Kostadin Berbatov !!! GOAL!!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Varna villa 0 - 1 Sofia athletic

39'

Dragomir Kanev was pressed by Gabriel Rakovski but he evaded the challenge and fired off a long shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Dragomir Kanev ... It was a poor miss from Dragomir Kanev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

43'

Kubrat Stanev made an attempt to move the ball forward but Timotey Pachev read the game well to intercept the ball.

45'

Andon Andonov moved the ball forward for Marian Damyanov, Marian Damyanov took possession of the ball before Rosen Dechev could intercept.

Marian Damyanov passed along the floor for Andon Andonov to pick it up, Andon Andonov trapped the ball nicely before Paskal Dragomirov could intercept.

Andon Andonov got the float cross in from the wing, Rosen Dechev missed his interception.

Iordan Ivov had the beating in the air of Yasen Maksimov, then headed the ball upfield.

David Pavlov looked certain to score but Svetlan Bonev gave him no space to manoeuvre.

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48'

Pavel Kaloyanchev tried to jink past Dragomir Kanev but Dragomir Kanev block tackled Pavel Kaloyanchev.

49'

Pavel Kaloyanchev attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kostadin Berbatov.

50'

David Pavlov elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Diving header at goal from Dobri Vanchev but Yasen Maksimov headed the ball to safety.

52'

Andon Andonov dribbled past Paskal Dragomirov.

Andon Andonov tried to skip past Rosen Dechev but Rosen Dechev nicked the ball from the toes of Andon Andonov.

53'

Timotey Pachev tried to skip past the challenge of Kubrat Stanev but Timotey Pachev lost out to Kubrat Stanev.

54'

Paskal Dragomirov played a pinpoint pass to Rosen Dechev, Rosen Dechev took possession of the ball before Preslav Genchev could reach it.

The ball was curled in from Rosen Dechev, Andon Andonov couldn't reach it.

Marko Vasev jumped with Dobri Vanchev and won the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Good save by Krastyo Ratnikov who held the ball well.

56'

Rosen Dechev lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Stoycho Dimitrov got to the ball before Simeon Yanev, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Stoycho Dimitrov couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor miss from Stoycho Dimitrov. He looked like he was short of match practice.

57'

Paskal Dragomirov could not stop Andon Andonov going past him.

Andon Andonov blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Rosen Dechev cleared the ball from danger.

59'

Kostadin Berbatov tried to get past Gabriel Rakovski but Gabriel Rakovski took the ball away from Kostadin Berbatov.

60'

Gabriel Rakovski evaded the challenge of Kostadin Berbatov and bent it from long range.

Kamen Fikov did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Gabriel Rakovski scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... The fans chanted Gabriel Rakovski's name !

Varna villa 1 - 1 Sofia athletic

62'

Dragomir Kanev blocked Pavel Kaloyanchev before Pavel Kaloyanchev tried to pass the ball.

64'

Rosen Dechev laid it forward to Paskal Dragomirov, Paskal Dragomirov took possession of the ball before Preslav Genchev could intercept.

Paskal Dragomirov sent in a float cross over Andon Andonov.

Svetlan Bonev dived onto the ball towards the goal, Dobri Vanchev failed to head the ball clear.

But it was well wide from Svetlan Bonev ... It was a terrible miss.

65'

Andon Andonov flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Velizar Karolev failed to reach the ball.

Preslav Genchev performed a diving header toward the goal, Svetlan Bonev approached too late to head the ball clear.

Kamen Fikov did well to tip it wide.

66'

Pass by Kostadin Berbatov to Dragomir Kanev, Dragomir Kanev picked up on the ball before Gabriel Rakovski could cut it out.

Dragomir Kanev played a wonderful ball for Stoycho Dimitrov, Pavel Kaloyanchev couldn't cut it.

Stoycho Dimitrov played a lovely ball for Yasen Maksimov, Dobri Vanchev couldn't cut it.

Yasen Maksimov tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Simeon Yanev.

67'

Velizar Karolev failed in his attempt to twist past Preslav Genchev.

70'

Pavel Kaloyanchev sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Kostadin Berbatov approached too late to block it.

Brilliantly saved by Kamen Fikov!.

71'

Dragomir Kanev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Pavel Kaloyanchev found himself in the way of the ball.

72'

Paskal Dragomirov tried to chip the ball forward but Preslav Genchev intercepted but couldn't control.

73'

Andon Andonov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

74'

The referee showed Yasen Maksimov a yellow card.

Stoycho Dimitrov hit the freekick. Krastyo Ratnikov managed to turn it behind.

75'

Pavel Kaloyanchev tried to dribble past Kostadin Berbatov but Kostadin Berbatov denied.

76'

Simeon Yanev took the corner.

Andon Andonov got above Yasen Maksimov to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Kamen Fikov didn't move fast enough to save it ... Andon Andonov scored !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Varna villa 2 - 1 Sofia athletic

77'

Dragomir Kanev delivered the ball to Kostadin Berbatov, Kostadin Berbatov picked up on the ball before Gabriel Rakovski could intercept.

Kostadin Berbatov twisted past Pavel Kaloyanchev.

Kostadin Berbatov lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired off a shot. Dobri Vanchev approached too late to clear the danger.

Krastyo Ratnikov made a stunning save !.

78'

The referee showed Pavel Kaloyanchev a yellow card.

79'

David Pavlov bent it from long range but Velizar Karolev removed the danger.

80'

Velizar Karolev tried to sprint past Kubrat Stanev but Kubrat Stanev denied.

81'

David Pavlov tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Rosen Dechev.

82'

Pavel Kaloyanchev lofted the ball to Iordan Ivov, Kostadin Berbatov failed to reach the ball.

Iordan Ivov was able to make space and struck it at goal. Yasen Maksimov couldn't reach it.

Kamen Fikov got up to tip it over.

83'

Timotey Pachev made a pass to Velizar Karolev, Velizar Karolev took it in his stride before Kubrat Stanev could intercept.

Velizar Karolev rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. David Pavlov couldn't reach it.

But Velizar Karolev didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor miss from Velizar Karolev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

84'

Dragomir Kanev hit the ball forward to Kostadin Berbatov, Kostadin Berbatov trapped the ball nicely before Gabriel Rakovski could reach it.

Kostadin Berbatov tried to sprint past Pavel Kaloyanchev but Kostadin Berbatov lost the ball to Pavel Kaloyanchev's block tackle.

85'

Iordan Ivov whipped in the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

86'

Timotey Pachev aimed the corner for the near post.

Stoycho Dimitrov had the beating in the air of Simeon Yanev, then had a header for a goal.

Krastyo Ratnikov managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

88'

David Pavlov tried to skip past the challenge of Yasen Maksimov but Yasen Maksimov blocked David Pavlov.

91'

Timotey Pachev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Kubrat Stanev intercepted but couldn't control.

93'

Marian Damyanov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kostadin Berbatov intercepted but couldn't control.

End Match Varna villa 2 - 1 Sofia athletic