Welcome to the match between Plovdiv forest and Ruse rangers

2'

Branimir Topkanov was shown a yellow card.

Corner taken by Neven Zarev and cut out by the opposition.

3'

Branimir Topkanov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Ivan Pachev cut it out.

4'

Dimitar Fikov tried to pass the ball forward but Tsanko Konstantinov got to the ball first.

5'

Yulian Grigorov hit the ball from long range. Stilian Ekimov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Pavel Grebenicharski saved well and held the ball.

6'

Poor corner kick delivered by Boris Stavrev that went straight to the opposition.

7'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Preslav Balkanski before Branimir Topkanov tried to get onto the pass.

8'

Drago Yakimov tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Encho Zarev.

9'

Corner taken by Yulian Grigorov and cut out by the opposition.

10'

Trifon Petkov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Ivan Pachev.

11'

Branimir Topkanov moved the ball forward for Yulian Chavdarov, Yulian Chavdarov took possession of the ball before Preslav Balkanski could reach it.

Yulian Chavdarov tried to curl one in from medium range but Ivan Pachev cleared the ball from danger.

12'

Corner taken by Neven Zarev.

Ivan Pachev hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Boris Stavrev headed clear the danger.

13'

Garo Zdravkov stepped up and struck the freekick. Garo Zdravkov was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

14'

Branimir Topkanov tried to twist past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev robbed Branimir Topkanov.

15'

Encho Zarev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dimitar Fikov, Yulian Chavdarov couldn't cut it.

Encho Zarev tried to put the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tsanko Konstantinov.

17'

Garo Zdravkov received a yellow card.

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

18'

Yulian Grigorov made a good pass to Drago Yakimov, Drago Yakimov latched onto the ball before Stilian Ekimov could reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Zhelyazko Angelov before Drago Yakimov tried to pass the ball.

20'

Yulian Grigorov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Stilian Ekimov.

21'

Encho Zarev lobbed it forward to Filip Evgeniev, Tsanko Konstantinov failed to intercept the pass.

Filip Evgeniev fired off a shot but Boris Stavrev made the clearance.

22'

Zhelyazko Angelov played a wonderful ball for Encho Zarev, the ball was picked up by Encho Zarev before Yulian Grigorov could reach it.

Encho Zarev tried to dribble past Drago Yakimov but Drago Yakimov denied.

24'

Garo Zdravkov hit the ball forward to Tsanko Konstantinov, the ball was picked up by Tsanko Konstantinov before Encho Zarev could reach it.

A float cross was delivered by Tsanko Konstantinov, Dimitar Fikov failed to reach the ball.

Garo Zdravkov won the ball in the air from Bozhko Lichkov, then headed the ball upfield.

Drago Yakimov passed the ball to Bogdan Stoichkov, Bogdan Stoichkov picked up on the ball before Neven Zarev could reach it.

Bogdan Stoichkov found an opportunity to score but Bozhko Lichkov made a crucial intervention!.

25'

Garo Zdravkov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Encho Zarev.

26'

Yulian Grigorov played a perfect pass for Garo Zdravkov, Garo Zdravkov took possession of the ball before Encho Zarev could cut it out.

Garo Zdravkov sent the ball over from the wing, Dimitar Fikov missed his interception.

Krastyu Zhivkov beat Bozhko Lichkov to the ball, then headed it across the goal.

But it went over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

27'

Dimitar Fikov tried to curl one in from long range but Tsanko Konstantinov blocked the shot.

30'

Garo Zdravkov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Encho Zarev intercepted the pass.

31'

Pass by Yulian Chavdarov to Branimir Topkanov, Branimir Topkanov latched onto the ball before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Branimir Topkanov took a medium-ranged shot but Preslav Balkanski got himself between the ball and goal.

32'

Preslav Balkanski shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Yulian Grigorov made the clearance.

33'

Dimitar Fikov hit the ball forward to Encho Zarev, Encho Zarev latched onto the ball before Tsanko Konstantinov could intercept.

Encho Zarev blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Garo Zdravkov failed to charge down the shot.

But Encho Zarev's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

35'

Corner taken by Neven Zarev and cut out by the opposition.

36'

Zhelyazko Angelov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Preslav Balkanski, Zhelyazko Angelov took possession of the ball before Drago Yakimov could reach it.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to twist past Yulian Grigorov but Yulian Grigorov didn't allow.

37'

Branimir Topkanov shielded the ball from Ivan Pachev and tried to curl one in from long range.

Pavel Grebenicharski watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Branimir Topkanov. He was lacking match sharpness.

38'

Yulian Grigorov hit a long ball towards Tsanko Konstantinov in the area, Tsanko Konstantinov took it in his stride before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Tsanko Konstantinov made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Neven Zarev.

39'

Trifon Petkov unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Stilian Ekimov managed to block the shot.

40'

Branimir Topkanov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Preslav Balkanski.

41'

Preslav Balkanski tried to lob the ball forward but Yulian Chavdarov came close and blocked it.

42'

Dimitar Fikov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tsanko Konstantinov.

43'

Stoyko Lazarov was shown a yellow card.

Zhelyazko Angelov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Drago Yakimov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

45'

Dimitar Fikov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Plovdiv forest had 54% possession in the match, while Ruse rangers had 46%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Encho Zarev tried to dribble past Yulian Grigorov but Yulian Grigorov succesfully won the ball from Encho Zarev.

48'

Encho Zarev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Tsanko Konstantinov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

50'

Tsanko Konstantinov could not stop Encho Zarev going past him.

Encho Zarev surged past Garo Zdravkov!.

Encho Zarev made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Trifon Petkov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Denied by Tsvetko Mechev.

51'

Boris Stavrev powered past Stilian Ekimov!.

Boris Stavrev crossed into the box from the wing, Zhelyazko Angelov couldn't reach it.

Krastyu Zhivkov got above Bozhko Lichkov to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

53'

Branimir Topkanov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Ivan Pachev intercepted but couldn't control.

54'

Tsanko Konstantinov made a pass to Garo Zdravkov, the ball was picked up by Garo Zdravkov before Encho Zarev could cut it out.

Dimitar Fikov went in with a successful block tackle on Garo Zdravkov before Garo Zdravkov could pass the ball.

55'

Tsanko Konstantinov attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Dimitar Fikov.

56'

Garo Zdravkov received the red card for his professional foul.

Yulian Grigorov attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Stilian Ekimov.

58'

Encho Zarev tried to dribble past Tsanko Konstantinov but Encho Zarev lost the ball to Tsanko Konstantinov.

59'

Encho Zarev tried to chip the ball forward but Tsanko Konstantinov found himself in the way of the ball.

60'

Dimitar Fikov bent it from long range. Tsanko Konstantinov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Dimitar Fikov put it just over ... A real chance wasted.

61'

Yulian Chavdarov looked certain to score from long range but Encho Zarev made the last ditch tackle.

62'

Preslav Balkanski hit the ball forward to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev latched onto the ball before Branimir Topkanov could intercept.

Ivan Pachev lost the ball to Yulian Chavdarov's block tackle before Ivan Pachev could take a shot from long range.

63'

Dimitar Fikov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tsanko Konstantinov.

66'

Encho Zarev shielded the ball from Tsanko Konstantinov and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Tsvetko Mechev tipped the ball round the post.

67'

Dimitar Fikov lifted the ball towards Stoyko Lazarov in the area, Stoyko Lazarov brought the ball under control superbly before Tsanko Konstantinov could cut it out.

Stoyko Lazarov tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot was blocked by Boris Stavrev.

68'

Drago Yakimov tried to dart past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov denied.

69'

Tsanko Konstantinov twisted past Stoyko Lazarov.

Tsanko Konstantinov tried to dart past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev won the ball from Tsanko Konstantinov.

71'

Zhelyazko Angelov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Drago Yakimov.

72'

Branimir Topkanov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Preslav Balkanski.

73'

Dimitar Fikov played the ball to Encho Zarev's feet, Encho Zarev took it in his stride before Tsanko Konstantinov could intercept.

Encho Zarev shielded the ball from Yulian Chavdarov and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

74'

Bogdan Stoichkov received a yellow card.

Poor corner kick by Bogdan Stoichkov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

76'

Yulian Grigorov moved the ball forward for Drago Yakimov, Drago Yakimov took possession of the ball before Stilian Ekimov could cut it out.

Drago Yakimov tried to cross into the box but Zhelyazko Angelov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

79'

Yellow card shown to Ivan Pachev.

Preslav Balkanski skipped past Tsanko Konstantinov.

Preslav Balkanski tried to get onto the pass but Yulian Chavdarov blocked it.

81'

Tsanko Konstantinov stepped away from Encho Zarev and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But Tsanko Konstantinov struck the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

82'

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

83'

Stilian Ekimov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Drago Yakimov showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

84'

Encho Zarev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dimitar Fikov, Encho Zarev took it in his stride before Tsanko Konstantinov could intercept.

Encho Zarev got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Yulian Chavdarov couldn't reach it.

But Encho Zarev sent it far too high ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

87'

Tsanko Konstantinov tried to dribble past Dimitar Fikov but Dimitar Fikov succesfully won the ball from Tsanko Konstantinov.

88'

Ivan Pachev tried to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Yulian Chavdarov.

89'

Preslav Balkanski had the chance to score from long range but he was denied space by Yulian Chavdarov.

90'

Dimitar Fikov looked to play the ball long to Filip Evgeniev, Filip Evgeniev took possession of the ball before Tsanko Konstantinov could intercept.

From out wide, Filip Evgeniev fired in a curving shot at goal but the shot cannoned off Trifon Petkov.

91'

Stoyko Lazarov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Neven Zarev beat Trifon Petkov to the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Tsvetko Mechev was poorly placed and had no chance ... Neven Zarev capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Plovdiv forest 0 - 1 Ruse rangers

92'

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

94'

Preslav Balkanski brought the play over the halfway line,Trifon Petkov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Filip Evgeniev won the ball in the air from Boris Stavrev, then made an attacking header.

Tsvetko Mechev tipped the ball round the post.

95'

Branimir Topkanov knocked a long ball,Preslav Balkanski failed to intercept the pass.

On the volley, Bogdan Stoichkov shot towards goal but Neven Zarev charged down the shot.

End Match Plovdiv forest 0 - 1 Ruse rangers