Welcome to the match between Varna athletic and Ruse rangers

1'

Preslav Balkanski tried to skip past the challenge of Stefan Boyanov but Stefan Boyanov succesfully won the ball from Preslav Balkanski.

3'

Nayden Kralev tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ivan Pachev.

5'

Preslav Balkanski had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Nayden Kralev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Preslav Balkanski put it clean over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

6'

Neven Zarev whipped in the corner.

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

Andrey Velichkov managed to turn it behind.

7'

Neven Zarev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

9'

Lazar Zakov made a pass to Tsvetomir Mladenov, Encho Zarev couldn't reach it.

The ball was curled in from Tsvetomir Mladenov, Dimitar Fikov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Krasen Bonev got above Bozhko Lichkov to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Bratan Enchev made space for himself and shot on the ball. Neven Zarev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Pavel Grebenicharski made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

10'

Dimitar Fikov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tsvetomir Mladenov.

11'

Preslav Balkanski sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Stefan Boyanov charged down the shot.

12'

Pass by Lazar Zakov to Tsvetomir Mladenov, Encho Zarev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tsvetomir Mladenov tried to swing in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Dimitar Fikov.

13'

Nayden Kralev lifted the ball forward for Martin Toshev, Martin Toshev brought the ball under control superbly before Stoyko Lazarov could intercept.

Martin Toshev found a perfect spot and attempted a thunderous drive. Bozhko Lichkov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Pavel Grebenicharski wan't fast enough to make the save ... Martin Toshev scored a great goal !!! ... The fans chanted Martin Toshev's name !

Varna athletic 1 - 0 Ruse rangers

14'

Preslav Balkanski got past Nayden Kralev.

Preslav Balkanski stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Stefan Boyanov.

15'

Ivan Pachev played a perfect pass for Preslav Balkanski, Preslav Balkanski latched onto the ball before Stefan Boyanov could reach it.

Preslav Balkanski passed the ball perfectly to Filip Evgeniev, Nayden Kralev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Filip Evgeniev tried to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Bratan Enchev.

18'

Ivan Pachev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Stefan Boyanov cut it out easily.

19'

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

Bozhko Lichkov got above Anton Gospodinov to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Neven Zarev was able to make space and drove the ball at goal. Bratan Enchev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Neven Zarev put it wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

22'

Nayden Kralev took the corner.

Bozhko Lichkov got above Anton Gospodinov to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

23'

Zhelyazko Angelov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Neven Zarev rose bravely above Anton Gospodinov to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Filip Evgeniev tried an audacious shot on goal but the shot was charged down by Bratan Enchev.

24'

Nayden Kralev tried to chip the ball forward but Preslav Balkanski got to the ball first.

26'

Bozhko Lichkov tried to dribble past Stefan Boyanov but Stefan Boyanov robbed Bozhko Lichkov.

27'

Encho Zarev tried to skip past the challenge of Tsvetomir Mladenov but Encho Zarev lost the ball to Tsvetomir Mladenov.

28'

Nayden Kralev had shrugged off the challenge of Ivan Pachev and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Nayden Kralev's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

29'

Tsvetomir Mladenov faked a pass then cut Encho Zarev in a different direction.

Tsvetomir Mladenov was pressed by Dimitar Fikov but he evaded the challenge and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

But Tsvetomir Mladenov sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a wasted opportunity.

31'

Lazar Zakov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Encho Zarev.

32'

Nayden Kralev laid it forward to Anton Gospodinov, Anton Gospodinov took possession of the ball before Preslav Balkanski could reach it.

Anton Gospodinov had shrugged off the challenge of Ivan Pachev and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

Anton Gospodinov put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

34'

Lazar Zakov tried his luck with a long range chip. Encho Zarev failed to charge down the shot.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

36'

Preslav Balkanski hit a long ball towards Filip Evgeniev in the area, Filip Evgeniev took it in his stride before Stefan Boyanov could intercept.

Filip Evgeniev tried to move the ball forward but Anton Gospodinov came close and blocked it.

38'

Nayden Kralev got past Ivan Pachev.

Nayden Kralev had shrugged off the challenge of Preslav Balkanski and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Pavel Grebenicharski failed to clear the ball away ... Nayden Kralev scored !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Varna athletic 2 - 0 Ruse rangers

39'

Zhelyazko Angelov made a good pass to Preslav Balkanski, Krastyu Antonov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Preslav Balkanski tried to put the ball across but Trendafil Isaev read the game well to intercept the ball.

40'

Nayden Kralev attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ivan Pachev.

41'

Lazar Zakov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Encho Zarev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

42'

Corner taken by Lazar Zakov and cut out by the opposition.

45'

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

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46'

Stoyko Lazarov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

48'

Nayden Kralev knocked a long ball to Martin Toshev, Martin Toshev trapped the ball nicely before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Martin Toshev found himself in some space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Bozhko Lichkov couldn't reach it.

But Martin Toshev sent it far too high ... It was an epic miss.

49'

Nayden Kralev took the ball confidently past Ivan Pachev.

Nayden Kralev made a good pass to Trendafil Isaev, Trendafil Isaev took it in his stride before Preslav Balkanski could intercept.

Trendafil Isaev got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Bozhko Lichkov approached too late to clear the danger.

Pavel Grebenicharski didn't move fast enough to save it ... A fine goal all round by Trendafil Isaev !!! ... He was delighted !

Varna athletic 3 - 0 Ruse rangers

50'

Preslav Balkanski tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Stefan Boyanov.

51'

Stilian Ekimov tried to dribble past Stefan Boyanov but Stefan Boyanov robbed Stilian Ekimov.

54'

Preslav Balkanski tried to twist past Nayden Kralev but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nayden Kralev.

55'

Ivan Pachev shot from 30 yards. Nayden Kralev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Andrey Velichkov saved and held onto the ball.

57'

Dimitar Fikov tried to take the ball past Anton Gospodinov but Anton Gospodinov won the ball from Dimitar Fikov.

58'

Anton Gospodinov received a yellow card.

Nayden Kralev unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Preslav Balkanski cleared the ball from danger.

59'

Encho Zarev shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Stefan Boyanov cleared the ball.

60'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to twist past Krastyu Antonov but Krastyu Antonov nicked the ball from the toes of Zhelyazko Angelov.

61'

Krastyu Antonov twisted past Bozhko Lichkov.

Krastyu Antonov put a low cross in to the far post, Stilian Ekimov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Trendafil Isaev run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot, Neven Zarev approached too late to block it.

Pavel Grebenicharski elected to fist the ball to safety.

63'

Pass by Preslav Balkanski to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev took it in his stride before Stefan Boyanov could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nayden Kralev.

64'

Ivan Pachev could not stop Nayden Kralev going past him.

Nayden Kralev tried his luck with a medium range chip but Preslav Balkanski got in and cleared the danger.

65'

Ivan Pachev tried to dribble past Stefan Boyanov but Stefan Boyanov took the ball away from Ivan Pachev.

69'

Anton Gospodinov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

70'

Trendafil Isaev found a chance to score from long range but he lost the ball to Stilian Ekimov.

72'

Lazar Zakov directed the ball to Stefan Boyanov, Encho Zarev failed to reach the ball.

Stefan Boyanov played a lovely ball for Lazar Zakov, Lazar Zakov trapped the ball nicely before Dimitar Fikov could reach it.

Lazar Zakov took the ball past Encho Zarev.

Lazar Zakov got free of any defenders.

Lazar Zakov had only Pavel Grebenicharski to beat and struck it low but it rattled the bar.

73'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to take the ball past Krastyu Antonov but Zhelyazko Angelov lost out to Krastyu Antonov.

75'

Tsvetomir Mladenov chipped it out of his own half,Preslav Balkanski stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bozhko Lichkov climbed above Krasen Bonev, then used his head to clear the ball.

77'

Lazar Zakov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Filip Evgeniev intercepted but couldn't control.

78'

Preslav Balkanski delivered the ball to Ivan Pachev, Stefan Boyanov missed his interception.

Ivan Pachev tried to sprint past Nayden Kralev but Nayden Kralev didn't allow.

79'

Preslav Balkanski hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Nayden Kralev got himself between the ball and goal.

81'

Nayden Kralev tried to use his skill to go past Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev nicked the ball from the toes of Nayden Kralev.

82'

Ivan Pachev made a good pass to Dimitar Fikov, Dimitar Fikov took possession of the ball before Stefan Boyanov could intercept.

Dimitar Fikov jinked confidently past Nayden Kralev.

Dimitar Fikov laid it forward to Encho Zarev, Encho Zarev trapped the ball nicely before Anton Gospodinov could cut it out.

Encho Zarev found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Bratan Enchev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Good goalkeeping by Andrey Velichkov to block the shot with his body.

83'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Krastyu Antonov.

84'

Lazar Zakov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Dimitar Fikov did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

86'

Preslav Balkanski tried to sprint past Stefan Boyanov but Stefan Boyanov won the ball from Preslav Balkanski.

88'

Stefan Boyanov span past Ivan Pachev.

Stefan Boyanov passed the ball to Martin Toshev, Martin Toshev trapped the ball nicely before Preslav Balkanski could intercept.

Martin Toshev found a chance to score but Bozhko Lichkov went in with a successful block tackle on him.

89'

Trendafil Isaev tried to play it past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov succesfully won the ball from Trendafil Isaev.

90'

Zhelyazko Angelov chipped it to Filip Evgeniev, Krastyu Antonov failed to intercept the pass.

From a tight angle, Filip Evgeniev still managed to get a shot in but Bratan Enchev threw himself in front of the shot.

92'

Stoyko Lazarov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

End Match Varna athletic 3 - 0 Ruse rangers