Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and CSKA Sofia

1'

Vitomir Kunchev played a lovely ball for Preslav Genadiev, Preslav Genadiev latched onto the ball before Todor Dobrev could intercept.

Preslav Genadiev sprinted to escape from Krastyu Naumov.

Brigo Pantev executed a block tackle on Preslav Genadiev before Preslav Genadiev attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

2'

Vitomir Kunchev took the ball past Krastyu Naumov.

Vitomir Kunchev darted past Todor Dobrev.

Vitomir Kunchev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Brigo Pantev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

3'

Timotei Tsankov tried to get past Dobrin Vodenicharov but Dobrin Vodenicharov blocked Timotei Tsankov in a good, clean tackle.

4'

Yakov Antov tried to use his skill to go past Ivo Delev but Ivo Delev block tackled Yakov Antov.

6'

Grigor Goranov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Grozdan Varbanov hoofed the ball clear.

9'

Timotei Tsankov moved the ball forward for Grozdan Varbanov, Grozdan Varbanov picked up on the ball before Vitomir Kunchev could cut it out.

Grozdan Varbanov tried to knock a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Stanko Kanchev.

10'

Grigor Goranov tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Grozdan Varbanov.

11'

Vitomir Kunchev sprinted to escape from Todor Dobrev.

Vitomir Kunchev hit a crashing drive from a distance but the shot clattered off Krastyu Naumov.

12'

Yakov Antov floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Milan Valeriev won the aerial challenge against Zhelyazko Bonev, then nodded the ball forward.

Adrian Haralampiev passed the ball to Vitomir Kunchev, Vitomir Kunchev picked up on the ball before Brigo Pantev could reach it.

Vitomir Kunchev passed along the floor for Preslav Genadiev to pick it up, Preslav Genadiev took it in his stride before Zhelyazko Bonev could reach it.

Preslav Genadiev shot with a bicycle kick but the shot was blocked by Brigo Pantev.

13'

Grigor Goranov twisted past Grozdan Varbanov.

Grigor Goranov made a good pass to Milan Valeriev, Milan Valeriev latched onto the ball before Timotei Tsankov could intercept.

Milan Valeriev lined up the shot from the angle but Brigo Pantev removed the danger.

14'

Timotei Tsankov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Preslav Genadiev.

15'

Grigor Goranov played a lovely ball for Yakov Antov, Yakov Antov took possession of the ball before Grozdan Varbanov could cut it out.

Yakov Antov got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Timotei Tsankov failed to charge down the shot.

However, Yakov Antov put it well over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

16'

Grigor Goranov attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Timotei Tsankov.

18'

Grigor Goranov sent it long looking for Preslav Genadiev, Preslav Genadiev brought the ball down well before Grozdan Varbanov could reach it.

Preslav Genadiev was able to make space and chipped the ball goalwards. Brigo Pantev failed to charge down the shot.

Spas Emilov blocked the shot.

19'

Dobrin Vodenicharov made a pass to Grigor Goranov, Grozdan Varbanov couldn't cut it.

Grigor Goranov evaded the challenge of Timotei Tsankov and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

But Grigor Goranov sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

23'

Stanko Kanchev delivered the ball to Grigor Goranov, Grozdan Varbanov couldn't reach it.

Yakov Antov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Grigor Goranov, Timotei Tsankov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Yakov Antov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Brigo Pantev got in the way of the ball.

24'

Dobrin Vodenicharov attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but the shot was charged down by Grozdan Varbanov.

25'

Grigor Goranov tried for goal from the freekick. Grigor Goranov got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

26'

Grigor Goranov fed the ball forward to Dobrin Vodenicharov, Dobrin Vodenicharov picked up on the ball before Grozdan Varbanov could intercept.

Dobrin Vodenicharov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Timotei Tsankov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

27'

Stanko Kanchev played a wonderful ball for Yakov Antov, Yakov Antov took possession of the ball before Grozdan Varbanov could reach it.

Yakov Antov escaped from the challenge of Timotei Tsankov and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

But Yakov Antov sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a wasted opportunity.

28'

Grigor Goranov hit the ball forward to Milan Valeriev, Grozdan Varbanov couldn't cut out the pass.

Milan Valeriev moved the ball forward for Yakov Antov, Yakov Antov latched onto the ball before Timotei Tsankov could intercept.

Yakov Antov had a go on goal but Zhelyazko Bonev got in and cleared the danger.

30'

Corner taken by Yakov Antov and cut out by the opposition.

32'

Yakov Antov shielded the ball from Ivo Delev and hit a speculative long-range shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Yakov Antov ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

33'

Grigor Goranov had shrugged off the challenge of Todor Dobrev and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But Grigor Goranov didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

35'

Preslav Genadiev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

36'

Preslav Genadiev passed the ball to Vitomir Kunchev, Krastyu Naumov couldn't cut out the pass.

Vitomir Kunchev laid it forward past Todor Dobrev to Preslav Genadiev.

Preslav Genadiev tried to supply a float cross but Krastyu Naumov coolly intercepted the cross.

39'

Vitomir Kunchev flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Todor Dobrev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zhelyazko Bonev won the ball in the air from Milan Valeriev, then used his head to clear the ball.

42'

Grigor Goranov moved the ball forward for Dobrin Vodenicharov, Dobrin Vodenicharov took possession of the ball before Grozdan Tsvetkov could cut it out.

Dobrin Vodenicharov blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Grozdan Varbanov got himself between the ball and goal.

43'

Todor Dobrev had to come off injured.

David Vasilev came on for the injured Todor Dobrev.

Yakov Antov tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Yavor Madanski.

44'

Grigor Goranov tried to get past Grozdan Varbanov but Grozdan Varbanov nicked the ball from the toes of Grigor Goranov.

45'

Grigor Goranov searched out Milan Valeriev with a high ball, Milan Valeriev brought the ball under control superbly before Grozdan Varbanov could reach it.

Milan Valeriev shot! but Zhelyazko Bonev got himself between the ball and goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Sliven athletic maintained 29% of possession and 71% for CSKA Sofia. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Vitomir Kunchev took the ball past Krastyu Naumov.

Vitomir Kunchev hit the ball forward to Preslav Genadiev, Preslav Genadiev picked up on the ball before David Vasilev could cut it out.

Preslav Genadiev tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Krastyu Naumov made the clearance.

47'

The referee showed Vitomir Kunchev a yellow card.

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

48'

Grigor Goranov lifted the ball towards Milan Valeriev in the area, Milan Valeriev brought the ball under control superbly before Grozdan Varbanov could reach it.

Milan Valeriev made space for himself and hit a fierce shot. Zhelyazko Bonev approached too late to tackle him.

Spas Emilov saved and deflected the ball clear.

51'

Yakov Antov attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ivo Delev.

52'

Vitomir Kunchev tried to dribble past David Vasilev but David Vasilev robbed Vitomir Kunchev.

53'

Timotei Tsankov tried to twist past Vitomir Kunchev but Vitomir Kunchev blocked Timotei Tsankov.

54'

Yakov Antov played a high ball into the area looking for Adrian Haralampiev, Adrian Haralampiev controlled the ball when bringing it down before Ivo Delev could intercept.

Brigo Pantev blocked Adrian Haralampiev in a good, clean tackle before Adrian Haralampiev could smash the ball towards goal.

55'

A long ball was hit up field by Dobrin Vodenicharov,Grozdan Varbanov couldn't cut out the pass.

Vitomir Kunchev jumped with Brigo Pantev and won the ball, then made an attacking header.

But Vitomir Kunchev sent the ball well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

58'

Swerving shot by Yakov Antov from long range. Yavor Madanski approached too late to block it.

But Yakov Antov effort went inches wide ... He should have scored.

59'

Dobrin Vodenicharov came off after picking up a knock.

Avgustin Tuparov replaced the injured Dobrin Vodenicharov.

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

60'

Dobrin Peychev replaced Wilf Ready.

Vitomir Kunchev made his way to the bench and was replaced by Javier Torres.

61'

Yakov Antov used his skill to go past Ivo Delev.

Yakov Antov tried to dart past Yavor Madanski but Yavor Madanski dispossessed Yakov Antov.

63'

Adrian Haralampiev powered past Yavor Madanski!.

Adrian Haralampiev tried to use his skill to go past Ivo Delev but Ivo Delev robbed Adrian Haralampiev.

64'

Preslav Genadiev fed the ball forward to Javier Torres, Javier Torres took possession of the ball before Krastyu Naumov could cut it out.

Javier Torres played a wonderful ball for Preslav Genadiev, Preslav Genadiev trapped the ball nicely before David Vasilev could reach it.

Preslav Genadiev tried to deliver a low cross but Krastyu Naumov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

65'

Javier Torres played a pinpoint pass to Preslav Genadiev, David Vasilev couldn't cut out the pass.

Krastyu Naumov went in with a successful block tackle on Preslav Genadiev before Preslav Genadiev tried to get onto the pass.

66'

Javier Torres tried to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Krastyu Naumov.

67'

Grigor Goranov failed in his attempt to dribble past Grozdan Varbanov.

68'

Javier Torres failed in his attempt to skip past the challenge of Krastyu Naumov.

69'

Timotei Tsankov tried to knock a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Grigor Goranov.

70'

Stanko Kanchev picked up Grigor Goranov's superb pass, Grozdan Varbanov missed his interception.

Stanko Kanchev hit the ball forward to Javier Torres, Javier Torres picked up on the ball before Timotei Tsankov could reach it.

Javier Torres blasted the ball towards the top corner but Zhelyazko Bonev hoofed the ball clear.

71'

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

72'

Yavor Madanski tried to jink past Doychin Grebenicharski but failed.

74'

Yakov Antov made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Ivo Delev.

75'

CSKA Sofia changed their tactics.

Grigor Goranov tried to take the ball past Timotei Tsankov but Timotei Tsankov succesfully won the ball from Grigor Goranov.

76'

Grigor Goranov tried to jink past Grozdan Varbanov but Grigor Goranov lost the ball to Grozdan Varbanov.

77'

Milan Valeriev played a perfect pass for Avgustin Tuparov, Avgustin Tuparov picked up on the ball before Timotei Tsankov could intercept.

Avgustin Tuparov played a lovely ball for Javier Torres, Javier Torres took possession of the ball before Krastyu Naumov could cut it out.

David Vasilev was outmuscled by Javier Torres.

Javier Torres found himself with plenty of time and chipped the ball goalwards. Zhelyazko Bonev failed to charge down the shot.

Spas Emilov made an acrobatic save.

78'

Javier Torres played a wonderful ball for Grigor Goranov, Grigor Goranov took it in his stride before Grozdan Varbanov could reach it.

Grigor Goranov turned with the ball past Timotei Tsankov.

Grigor Goranov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Grozdan Varbanov got in the way of the ball.

79'

Grigor Goranov lifted the ball towards Gabriel Domakinov in the area, Gabriel Domakinov brought the ball down well before Grozdan Varbanov could reach it.

Gabriel Domakinov found himself with plenty of time and fired in a curving shot at goal. Zhelyazko Bonev approached too late to block it.

Spas Emilov made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

80'

Preslav Genadiev looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Doychin Grebenicharski tried to head the ball upfield but Zhelyazko Bonev threw himself in front of the header.

82'

Yakov Antov had the strength to hold off Yavor Madanski.

Yakov Antov tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Ivo Delev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

83'

Yakov Antov had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Yavor Madanski didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Spas Emilov saved and held the ball.

84'

Adrian Haralampiev took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Ivo Delev couldn't cut it.

Milan Valeriev dived onto the ball towards the goal, Zhelyazko Bonev approached too late to head the ball clear.

Spas Emilov was caught in no man's land ... Milan Valeriev scored a superb effort !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Sliven athletic 0 - 1 CSKA Sofia

85'

Grigor Goranov hit the ball forward to Stanko Kanchev, Grozdan Varbanov couldn't cut it.

Stanko Kanchev played it confidently past Timotei Tsankov.

Stanko Kanchev darted past Brigo Pantev.

Stanko Kanchev laid it forward to Gabriel Domakinov, Gabriel Domakinov took it in his stride before Zhelyazko Bonev could reach it.

Gabriel Domakinov found an opportunity to score but Brigo Pantev did well to close down the space.

86'

Adrian Haralampiev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Yakov Antov, Adrian Haralampiev latched onto the ball before Ivo Delev could cut it out.

Adrian Haralampiev tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Yavor Madanski.

88'

Grozdan Varbanov block tackled Grigor Goranov before Grigor Goranov attempted to deliver the ball.

89'

David Vasilev made a pass to Krastyu Naumov, the ball was picked up by Krastyu Naumov before Preslav Genadiev could cut it out.

Krastyu Naumov hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Javier Torres removed the danger.

90'

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

Grigor Goranov had a great opportunity to score from long range but Timotei Tsankov closed down the space.

91'

Grigor Goranov had the strength to hold off Grozdan Varbanov.

Grigor Goranov tried a banana shot from distance! but Timotei Tsankov made the clearance.

92'

Stanko Kanchev twisted past Grozdan Varbanov.

Stanko Kanchev tried to play it past Timotei Tsankov but Timotei Tsankov denied.

93'

Stanko Kanchev attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Grozdan Varbanov.

94'

Yakov Antov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ivo Delev found himself in the way of the ball.

End Match Sliven athletic 0 - 1 CSKA Sofia