Welcome to the match between Sliven united and Blagoevgrad athletic

1'

Alek Ekimov knocked a long ball,Venelin Mikhailov failed to reach the ball.

Maksim Lazarov let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Stilian Stoichkov approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide from Maksim Lazarov ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

2'

Avram Kaptiev attempted to lift the ball forward but Tomislav Ryadkov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

5'

Avram Kaptiev stepped away from Tase Kraev and struck a long range piledriver!.

But Avram Kaptiev sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a shocking miss.

6'

Vihren Alekseev played a lovely ball for Venelin Mikhailov, Zhaklin Berbatov couldn't reach it.

Venelin Mikhailov sent in a float cross, Alek Ekimov couldn't cut out the pass.

Radko Stefanov got up above Blagun Dragov, then had a header for a goal.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Radko Stefanov ... It was a terrible miss.

7'

Tase Kraev tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Yordan Andonov.

8'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Avram Kaptiev.

11'

Evgeni Shokarov tried to skip past Yordan Andonov but Yordan Andonov denied.

13'

Lyubomir Peev lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Stilian Stoichkov attempted a looping header at goal but Blagun Dragov headed the ball to safety.

14'

Tomislav Ryadkov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

15'

The corner was taken by Zhaklin Berbatov towards the edge of the area.

Marin Mladenov got above Maksim Lazarov to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

16'

Avram Kaptiev could not stop Iliya Oprikov going past him.

Iliya Oprikov made a pass to Tomislav Ryadkov, Tomislav Ryadkov picked up on the ball before Lyubomir Peev could cut it out.

Tomislav Ryadkov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Avram Kaptiev lost his balance, Tomislav Ryadkov dribbled past Avram Kaptiev.

Tomislav Ryadkov was able to make space and fired in a shot at goal. Stilian Stoichkov failed to block the shot.

But it was well wide from Tomislav Ryadkov ... It was a wasted opportunity.

17'

Asen Valentinov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Vihren Alekseev.

18'

Asen Valentinov tried to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Venelin Mikhailov.

20'

Iliya Oprikov delivered the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov, the ball was picked up by Tomislav Ryadkov before Lyubomir Peev could reach it.

Tomislav Ryadkov twisted past Avram Kaptiev.

Pass by Tomislav Ryadkov to Svetlyo Tsvetanov, the ball was picked up by Svetlyo Tsvetanov before Lyubomir Peev could cut it out.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov struck the ball with fury but Marin Mladenov scrambled the ball away.

21'

Radko Stefanov tried to jink past Iliya Oprikov but Iliya Oprikov won the ball from Radko Stefanov.

22'

Asen Valentinov laid it forward to Alek Ekimov, Alek Ekimov latched onto the ball before Venelin Mikhailov could cut it out.

Alek Ekimov dribbled past Vihren Alekseev.

Alek Ekimov was able to make space and fired off a shot. Stilian Stoichkov approached too late to clear the danger.

Saved in style by Oleg Nikolaev !.

24'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov got past Avram Kaptiev with ease.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov laid it forward past Lyubomir Peev to Iliya Oprikov.

Iliya Oprikov lined up the shot from the angle but Marin Mladenov removed the danger.

25'

Avram Kaptiev delivered a long ball for Radko Stefanov, the ball was picked up by Radko Stefanov before Tomislav Ryadkov could reach it.

Radko Stefanov found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Blagun Dragov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Radko Stefanov couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a shocking miss.

26'

Iliya Oprikov jinked past Lyubomir Peev.

Iliya Oprikov skipped easily past the challenge of Avram Kaptiev.

Evgeni Shokarov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Iliya Oprikov, the ball was picked up by Evgeni Shokarov before Lyubomir Peev could intercept.

Evgeni Shokarov made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Marin Mladenov.

28'

Asen Valentinov knocked a lovely ball for Alek Ekimov, Venelin Mikhailov missed his interception.

Vihren Alekseev block tackled Alek Ekimov before Alek Ekimov attempted to deliver the ball.

31'

Tomislav Ryadkov received a yellow card.

Radko Stefanov struck the freekick. But Radko Stefanov sent the ball high into the stands.

32'

Avram Kaptiev took the ball past Tomislav Ryadkov.

Avram Kaptiev tried to twist past Iliya Oprikov but Avram Kaptiev lost the ball to Iliya Oprikov.

33'

Evgeni Shokarov tried to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Yordan Andonov.

34'

Iliya Oprikov tried to dribble past Lyubomir Peev but Iliya Oprikov lost the ball to Lyubomir Peev.

35'

Yordan Andonov could not stop a confident Asen Valentinov going past him.

Asen Valentinov delivered a float cross, Rumen Palankov failed to intercept the pass.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov climbed above Stilian Stoichkov, then headed at goal.

Oleg Nikolaev was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Svetlyo Tsvetanov scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Sliven united 1 - 0 Blagoevgrad athletic

36'

Rumen Palankov could not stop Tase Kraev going past him.

Tase Kraev tried to centre the ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Yordan Andonov.

38'

Lyubomir Peev lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Radko Stefanov, Radko Stefanov took an excellent first touch before Iliya Oprikov could cut it out.

Radko Stefanov struck it at goal!. Zhaklin Berbatov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Miroslav Ratnikov saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

39'

The referee showed Vihren Alekseev a yellow card.

42'

Asen Valentinov chipped the ball toward Svetlyo Tsvetanov, Venelin Mikhailov failed to intercept the pass.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov was able to make space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Stilian Stoichkov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Svetlyo Tsvetanov put it narrowly over ... He buckled under the pressure.

43'

Yellow card shown to Evgeni Shokarov.

44'

Corner taken by Svetlyo Tsvetanov and cut out by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Blagoevgrad athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliven united had 59% possession in the match, while Blagoevgrad athletic had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Marin Mladenov dribbled past Alek Ekimov.

Marin Mladenov tried to get past Asen Valentinov but Asen Valentinov succesfully won the ball from Marin Mladenov.

47'

Lyubomir Peev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Venelin Mikhailov, Lyubomir Peev latched onto the ball before Tase Kraev could intercept.

The ball was struck by Lyubomir Peev from 20 yards out. Evgeni Shokarov failed to charge down the shot.

Miroslav Ratnikov managed to turn it behind.

52'

Iliya Oprikov put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot was blocked by Lyubomir Peev.

55'

Venelin Mikhailov tried to play it past Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov blocked Venelin Mikhailov in a good, clean tackle.

56'

Avram Kaptiev tried to dribble past Tomislav Ryadkov but Tomislav Ryadkov took the ball away from Avram Kaptiev.

58'

Iliya Oprikov skipped past the challenge of Lyubomir Peev.

Iliya Oprikov tried to get past Avram Kaptiev but Avram Kaptiev cleanly tackled the ball.

59'

Evgeni Shokarov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Yordan Andonov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

60'

Venelin Mikhailov tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alek Ekimov.

61'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

62'

Avram Kaptiev passed the ball to Lyubomir Peev, Lyubomir Peev took possession of the ball before Tomislav Ryadkov could intercept.

The ball was struck by Lyubomir Peev from 20 yards out but Iliya Oprikov removed the danger.

63'

Rumen Palankov fed the ball forward to Yordan Andonov, Yordan Andonov trapped the ball nicely before Tase Kraev could cut it out.

Yordan Andonov fed the ball forward to Rumen Palankov, Evgeni Shokarov failed to intercept the pass.

Rumen Palankov shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Tase Kraev failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

64'

Avram Kaptiev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Tomislav Ryadkov.

65'

Maksim Lazarov had the pace to beat Avram Kaptiev.

Maksim Lazarov made a pass to Tomislav Ryadkov, Tomislav Ryadkov trapped the ball nicely before Lyubomir Peev could intercept.

Marin Mladenov blocked Tomislav Ryadkov before Tomislav Ryadkov attempted to pass the ball.

66'

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

Asen Valentinov dribbled past Vihren Alekseev.

Venelin Mikhailov executed a block tackle on Asen Valentinov before Asen Valentinov attempted to pass the ball.

69'

Evgeni Shokarov tried to jink past Yordan Andonov but Yordan Andonov didn't allow.

70'

Zhaklin Berbatov skipped past Venelin Mikhailov.

Zhaklin Berbatov flicked the ball over Vihren Alekseev's head !.

Zhaklin Berbatov found a perfect spot and aimed for the top corner. Marin Mladenov failed to block the shot.

Oleg Nikolaev saved superbly and held the ball.

71'

Tase Kraev played it confidently past Vihren Alekseev.

Tase Kraev put a low cross past Venelin Mikhailov in to the far post .

Svetlyo Tsvetanov played the ball forward right away. Stilian Stoichkov couldn't cut out the pass.

Iliya Oprikov attempted a thunderous drive! but Marin Mladenov managed to block the shot.

72'

Tase Kraev tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Yordan Andonov got in the way of the ball.

75'

Blagun Dragov dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Blagun Dragov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

77'

Vihren Alekseev tried to skip past Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov succesfully won the ball from Vihren Alekseev.

78'

Spiridon Tuparov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

82'

Vihren Alekseev went by the challenge of Alek Ekimov.

Vihren Alekseev tried to deliver a low cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Asen Valentinov.

83'

Avram Kaptiev played a pinpoint pass to Stilian Stoichkov, Stilian Stoichkov trapped the ball nicely before Iliya Oprikov could reach it.

Stilian Stoichkov tried to dribble past Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov cleanly tackled the ball.

84'

Rumen Palankov played a lovely ball for Yordan Andonov, Evgeni Shokarov couldn't cut it.

Yordan Andonov flicked the ball over Tase Kraev's head !.

Yordan Andonov passed along the floor for Avram Kaptiev to pick it up, Avram Kaptiev latched onto the ball before Blagun Dragov could intercept.

Avram Kaptiev directed the ball nicely to Rumen Palankov, Rumen Palankov latched onto the ball before Zhaklin Berbatov could reach it.

Rumen Palankov took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Blagun Dragov threw himself in front of the shot.

85'

Yordan Andonov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Alek Ekimov.

87'

Vihren Alekseev attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Alek Ekimov.

88'

Lyubomir Peev played a great ball for Venelin Mikhailov, Venelin Mikhailov picked up on the ball before Iliya Oprikov could reach it.

Venelin Mikhailov played a wonderful ball for Vihren Alekseev, Alek Ekimov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vihren Alekseev blasted the ball towards the top corner but Blagun Dragov scrambled the ball away.

90'

Zhaklin Berbatov was in a lot of pain and had to go off.

Timotei Korinov replaced the injured Zhaklin Berbatov.

92'

Avram Kaptiev tried to dart past Iliya Oprikov but Avram Kaptiev lost the ball to Iliya Oprikov.

93'

Tase Kraev tried to hit a long ball forward but Venelin Mikhailov intercepted but couldn't control.

94'

Radko Stefanov used his skill to go past Iliya Oprikov.

Radko Stefanov tried to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Alek Ekimov.

End Match Sliven united 1 - 0 Blagoevgrad athletic