Welcome to the match between CSKA Sofia and Ruse rangers

1'

Yakov Antov dispatched the freekick goalwards. But it hit the wall.

2'

Preslav Genadiev had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Stilian Ekimov couldn't reach it.

But Preslav Genadiev struck the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

3'

Vitomir Kunchev tried to lift the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Zhelyazko Angelov.

4'

From long range, Preslav Balkanski bent the ball towards goal but Stanko Kanchev got himself between the ball and goal.

5'

Yakov Antov played a lovely ball for Milan Valeriev, Milan Valeriev took possession of the ball before Encho Zarev could reach it.

Dimitar Fikov could not stop a confident Milan Valeriev going past him.

Milan Valeriev tried to send in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Encho Zarev.

6'

Yakov Antov tried to lift the ball forward but Encho Zarev read the game well to intercept the ball.

8'

Avgustin Tuparov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

9'

Avgustin Tuparov stepped away from Ivan Pachev and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Avgustin Tuparov didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

10'

Doychin Grebenicharski tried to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Ivan Pachev.

11'

Grigor Goranov tried to skip past the challenge of Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev robbed Grigor Goranov.

12'

Vitomir Kunchev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Stilian Ekimov.

13'

Preslav Balkanski block tackled Grigor Goranov before Grigor Goranov tried to pass the ball.

14'

Grigor Goranov tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ivan Pachev.

17'

Grigor Goranov tried to get past Stoyko Lazarov but Stoyko Lazarov blocked Grigor Goranov in a good, clean tackle.

18'

Yakov Antov dribbled past Encho Zarev.

Yakov Antov took a medium-ranged shot. Dimitar Fikov approached too late to clear the danger.

Pavel Grebenicharski couldn't reach it ... Vintage strike from Yakov Antov !!! GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

CSKA Sofia 1 - 0 Ruse rangers

19'

Grigor Goranov lifted the ball ahead of Milan Valeriev, Milan Valeriev controlled the ball when bringing it down before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Milan Valeriev shot! but Neven Zarev made the clearance.

22'

Yakov Antov took the ball past Dimitar Fikov.

Yakov Antov crossed the ball high into the box, Encho Zarev couldn't cut it.

Milan Valeriev got to the ball before Neven Zarev, then headed at goal.

Pavel Grebenicharski did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

23'

Yakov Antov passed along the floor for Avgustin Tuparov to pick it up, Avgustin Tuparov picked up on the ball before Encho Zarev could cut it out.

Avgustin Tuparov tried to whip in a float cross but Dimitar Fikov showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

24'

Vitomir Kunchev tried to lob the ball forward but The ball struck Stilian Ekimov.

25'

Vitomir Kunchev tried to jink past Stilian Ekimov but Vitomir Kunchev lost the ball to Stilian Ekimov.

26'

Filip Evgeniev tried his luck from the freekick. But Filip Evgeniev put it high and wide.

27'

Stanko Kanchev tried to play a long ball but The ball bounced off Encho Zarev.

28'

Vitomir Kunchev made an attempt to move the ball forward but Stilian Ekimov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

29'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Neven Zarev.

Yakov Antov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

31'

Dimitar Fikov easily got past the challenge of Adrian Haralampiev.

Yakov Antov went in with a successful block tackle on Dimitar Fikov before Dimitar Fikov attempted to pass the ball.

32'

Yakov Antov went by the challenge of Encho Zarev.

Yakov Antov put a float cross , Dimitar Fikov missed his interception.

Milan Valeriev climbed above Neven Zarev, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Pavel Grebenicharski didn't move fast enough to save it ... A great goal from a fine move by Milan Valeriev !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

CSKA Sofia 2 - 0 Ruse rangers

33'

Grigor Goranov played a great ball for Avgustin Tuparov, the ball was picked up by Avgustin Tuparov before Ivan Pachev could cut it out.

Avgustin Tuparov tried to jink past Preslav Balkanski but Preslav Balkanski blocked Avgustin Tuparov in a good, clean tackle.

34'

Vitomir Kunchev tried to play a long ball forward but Zhelyazko Angelov intercepted but couldn't control.

35'

Doychin Grebenicharski went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

36'

Doychin Grebenicharski made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Stilian Ekimov.

38'

Poor corner kick by Avgustin Tuparov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

39'

Yakov Antov jinked past Encho Zarev.

Yakov Antov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Dimitar Fikov.

40'

Vitomir Kunchev tried to dribble past Stilian Ekimov but Vitomir Kunchev lost out to Stilian Ekimov.

41'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Gabriel Domakinov.

42'

Adrian Haralampiev had the pace to beat Encho Zarev.

Adrian Haralampiev crossed the halfway line with the ball , Dimitar Fikov couldn't cut it.

Gabriel Domakinov sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Neven Zarev couldn't cut it.

Yakov Antov looked certain to score but Bozhko Lichkov gave him no space to manoeuvre.

43'

Preslav Balkanski tried to twist past Yakov Antov but Yakov Antov dispossessed Preslav Balkanski.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which CSKA Sofia took the lead.CSKA Sofia had 69% possession in the match, while Ruse rangers had 31%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Doychin Grebenicharski swiftly put in the freekick. Doychin Grebenicharski got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

47'

Vitomir Kunchev attempted to feed the high ball but The ball came off Stilian Ekimov.

48'

Dimitar Fikov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Adrian Haralampiev came close and blocked it.

49'

Preslav Balkanski tried his luck from 30 yards but Avgustin Tuparov removed the danger.

51'

Yakov Antov curled the ball in at goal from long range but Ivan Pachev cleared the ball.

53'

Vitomir Kunchev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

54'

The freekick was taken by Yakov Antov. But the ball went flying over the bar.

55'

Poor corner kick by Yakov Antov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

56'

Yakov Antov took the ball past Encho Zarev.

Yakov Antov had the chance to score from long range but he was tackled by Dimitar Fikov.

57'

Yakov Antov hit the ball from long range. Dimitar Fikov failed to block the shot.

But Yakov Antov sent the ball high into the stands ... He held his head in his hands.

59'

Avgustin Tuparov passed the ball perfectly to Grigor Goranov, Ivan Pachev couldn't reach it.

Grigor Goranov easily got past the challenge of Preslav Balkanski.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Bozhko Lichkov before Grigor Goranov tried to get onto the pass.

60'

Dobrin Peychev came on for Wilf Ready.

Javier Torres came on for Vitomir Kunchev.

Milan Valeriev came off for Andon Zahariev.

Yakov Antov surged past Dimitar Fikov!.

Encho Zarev was outmuscled by Yakov Antov.

Yakov Antov got the float cross in from the wing, Dimitar Fikov couldn't cut it.

Andon Zahariev dived onto the ball towards the goal but Bozhko Lichkov headed the ball clear.

61'

Javier Torres tried to sprint past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov dispossessed Javier Torres.

63'

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

64'

Grigor Goranov easily got past the challenge of Ivan Pachev.

Grigor Goranov directed the ball to Andon Zahariev, Andon Zahariev took it in his stride before Preslav Balkanski could intercept.

Andon Zahariev passed along the floor for Grigor Goranov to pick it up, Grigor Goranov took it in his stride before Bozhko Lichkov could intercept.

Grigor Goranov shot for the top corner but Neven Zarev cleared the ball.

67'

Gabriel Domakinov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Encho Zarev.

68'

Doychin Grebenicharski passed the ball perfectly past Stilian Ekimov to Javier Torres.

Javier Torres dribbled past Zhelyazko Angelov.

Javier Torres tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Stilian Ekimov.

69'

Grigor Goranov took the corner.

Doychin Grebenicharski jumped with Bozhko Lichkov and won the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Saved in style by Pavel Grebenicharski !.

70'

Grigor Goranov tried to chip the ball forward but Ivan Pachev made it first to the ball and intercepted.

71'

Javier Torres tried to jink past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov nicked the ball from the toes of Javier Torres.

72'

Adrian Haralampiev played the ball to Grigor Goranov's feet, Grigor Goranov latched onto the ball before Ivan Pachev could cut it out.

Grigor Goranov laid it forward to Gabriel Domakinov, the ball was picked up by Gabriel Domakinov before Preslav Balkanski could reach it.

Gabriel Domakinov found the room to squeeze a chip at goal. Bozhko Lichkov failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

73'

Doychin Grebenicharski lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

74'

Grigor Goranov skipped easily past Ivan Pachev.

Grigor Goranov took the ball past Preslav Balkanski.

Grigor Goranov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Neven Zarev.

75'

Preslav Genadiev sprinted past Stilian Ekimov.

Preslav Genadiev attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Zhelyazko Angelov cleared the ball.

76'

Avgustin Tuparov went by the challenge of Preslav Balkanski.

Avgustin Tuparov played a lovely ball for Gabriel Domakinov, Gabriel Domakinov took possession of the ball before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Gabriel Domakinov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Bozhko Lichkov came close and blocked it.

77'

Javier Torres laid it forward to Preslav Genadiev, Preslav Genadiev took possession of the ball before Stilian Ekimov could cut it out.

Preslav Genadiev tried to centre the ball but Zhelyazko Angelov coolly intercepted the cross.

78'

Pass by Javier Torres to Preslav Genadiev, Preslav Genadiev trapped the ball nicely before Stilian Ekimov could intercept.

Preslav Genadiev skipped past the challenge of Zhelyazko Angelov.

Preslav Genadiev sent in a low cross, Stilian Ekimov missed his interception.

Yakov Antov ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot, Bozhko Lichkov failed to block the shot.

Pavel Grebenicharski made a save.

79'

Grigor Goranov tried to dart past Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev didn't allow.

81'

Preslav Balkanski made good use of the scissors dribble. As Stanko Kanchev lost his balance, Preslav Balkanski dribbled past Stanko Kanchev.

Preslav Balkanski tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Avgustin Tuparov.

82'

The referee showed Avgustin Tuparov a yellow card.

Yakov Antov tried to score from long range but he was closed down well by Encho Zarev.

83'

Filip Evgeniev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

84'

Grigor Goranov tried to skip past Ivan Pachev but Grigor Goranov lost the ball to Ivan Pachev's block tackle.

85'

Javier Torres skipped easily past Stilian Ekimov.

Javier Torres tried to curl one in from medium range. Zhelyazko Angelov approached too late to tackle him.

Javier Torres's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A wasted opportunity.

86'

Preslav Genadiev tried to jink past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov robbed Preslav Genadiev.

88'

Dimitar Fikov evaded the challenge of Adrian Haralampiev and struck a long range piledriver!.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a poor miss from Dimitar Fikov. He looked like he was short of match practice.

89'

Grigor Goranov struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Ivan Pachev couldn't reach it.

But Grigor Goranov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

90'

Yakov Antov fed the ball forward to Adrian Haralampiev, Filip Evgeniev missed his interception.

Adrian Haralampiev squared the ball from the wing, Encho Zarev couldn't cut it.

Yakov Antov moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner, Neven Zarev approached too late to clear the danger.

Pavel Grebenicharski need faster reflex to save it ... Yakov Antov found the net !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Ruse rangers

91'

Doychin Grebenicharski swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

92'

Yakov Antov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Ivan Pachev came close and blocked it.

93'

Avgustin Tuparov played it confidently past Ivan Pachev.

Avgustin Tuparov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Preslav Balkanski intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

94'

Avgustin Tuparov got past Preslav Balkanski.

Avgustin Tuparov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Ivan Pachev.

95'

Grigor Goranov moved the ball forward for Doychin Grebenicharski, Doychin Grebenicharski trapped the ball nicely before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Doychin Grebenicharski had the strength to hold off Preslav Balkanski.

Doychin Grebenicharski looked destined to score but Bozhko Lichkov blocked him.

End Match CSKA Sofia 3 - 0 Ruse rangers