Welcome to the match between Ruse rangers and Varna athletic

1'

Genadi Todorov tried to dribble past Filip Evgeniev but Filip Evgeniev robbed Genadi Todorov.

2'

Genadi Todorov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

3'

Stoyko Lazarov tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Milan Zhelev.

4'

Stanko Yakimov sprinted past Neven Zarev.

Stanko Yakimov smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Stilian Ekimov approached too late to block it.

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

7'

Kostadin Videnov played a pinpoint pass to Stanko Yakimov, Stilian Ekimov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Stanko Yakimov struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Zhelyazko Angelov charged down the shot.

11'

Stilian Ekimov moved the ball forward for Preslav Balkanski, Preslav Balkanski trapped the ball nicely before Genadi Todorov could intercept.

Preslav Balkanski directed the ball nicely to Ivan Pachev, Vesko Stavrev failed to intercept the pass.

Ivan Pachev struck a medium range piledriver but Genadi Todorov cleared the ball to safety.

15'

Milan Zhelev attempted to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Encho Zarev.

16'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to take the ball past Kostadin Videnov but Zhelyazko Angelov lost the ball to Kostadin Videnov's block tackle.

17'

Kostadin Videnov lost the ball to Stilian Ekimov's block tackle before Kostadin Videnov could pass the ball.

19'

Milan Zhelev played a lovely ball for Drago Radkov, Encho Zarev couldn't cut out the pass.

Drago Radkov took the ball past Dimitar Fikov.

Pass by Drago Radkov to Genadi Todorov, Neven Zarev couldn't cut it.

Genadi Todorov chipped the ball goalwards but Bozhko Lichkov threw himself in front of the shot.

20'

Kostadin Videnov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Filip Evgeniev coolly intercepted the pass.

22'

Encho Zarev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

23'

Kostadin Videnov tried to skip past the challenge of Stilian Ekimov but Kostadin Videnov lost the ball to Stilian Ekimov.

24'

Dimitar Fikov played the ball to Encho Zarev's feet, the ball was picked up by Encho Zarev before Milan Zhelev could cut it out.

Encho Zarev skipped easily past the challenge of Drago Radkov.

Encho Zarev had the pace to beat Milan Zhelev.

Encho Zarev was able to make space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Vladislav Petkov approached too late to tackle him.

It went in the back of the net ... Encho Zarev scored !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Ruse rangers 1 - 0 Varna athletic

25'

Kostadin Videnov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Stilian Ekimov.

26'

Genadi Todorov directed the ball to Presiyan Chipilov, Presiyan Chipilov trapped the ball nicely before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Presiyan Chipilov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Preslav Balkanski.

27'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Genadi Todorov.

28'

Stoyko Lazarov picked up Zhelyazko Angelov's long pass, Stanko Yakimov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Stoyko Lazarov laid it forward to Bozhko Lichkov, Bozhko Lichkov took it in his stride before Vladislav Petkov could cut it out.

Bozhko Lichkov had the chance to score but Kardam Stavrev gave him no space to manoeuvre.

29'

Ivan Pachev aimed the corner for the near post.

Dimitar Fikov got up above Vladislav Petkov, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Mitko Kanchev managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

30'

Preslav Balkanski tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Genadi Todorov blocked it.

32'

Encho Zarev went by the challenge of Milan Zhelev.

Encho Zarev stepped away from Drago Radkov and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Mitko Kanchev gathered the ball safely.

35'

Dimitar Fikov passed the ball to Stoyko Lazarov, Stoyko Lazarov picked up on the ball before Drago Radkov could reach it.

Stoyko Lazarov bent it from medium range but Milan Zhelev scrambled the ball away.

37'

Preslav Balkanski tried to get past Genadi Todorov but Genadi Todorov robbed Preslav Balkanski.

38'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Dimitar Fikov.

Stoyko Lazarov lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Kardam Stavrev got to the ball before Neven Zarev, then headed the ball clear.

39'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Genadi Todorov.

40'

Stanko Yakimov played a wonderful ball for Milan Zhelev, Milan Zhelev took possession of the ball before Encho Zarev could intercept.

Milan Zhelev evaded the challenge of Dimitar Fikov and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Pavel Grebenicharski tipped the ball over the bar.

41'

Dimitar Fikov tried to lift the ball forward but Genadi Todorov did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

43'

Corner taken by Milan Zhelev and cut out by the opposition.

44'

Stoyko Lazarov tried to use his skill to go past Drago Radkov but Drago Radkov didn't allow.

45'

Stoyko Lazarov got past Genadi Todorov.

Stoyko Lazarov shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Vesko Stavrev failed to block the shot.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Varna athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.Ruse rangers had 53% possession in the match, while Varna athletic had 47%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Dimitar Fikov dribbled past Drago Radkov.

Dimitar Fikov tried to dribble past Milan Zhelev but his possession is lost through a tackle by Milan Zhelev.

47'

Zhelyazko Angelov sprinted past Stanko Yakimov.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to cross into the box but Kostadin Videnov intercepted the cross.

48'

Dimitar Fikov tried to use his skill to go past Milan Zhelev but Milan Zhelev dispossessed Dimitar Fikov.

51'

Stilian Ekimov was outpaced by Kostadin Videnov.

Kostadin Videnov tried to whip in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Zhelyazko Angelov.

52'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Genadi Todorov.

53'

Preslav Balkanski played the ball to Filip Evgeniev's feet, Filip Evgeniev latched onto the ball before Asparuh Ferdinandov could cut it out.

Filip Evgeniev shot from distance. Genadi Todorov failed to charge down the shot.

Mitko Kanchev was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Filip Evgeniev finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Ruse rangers 2 - 0 Varna athletic

54'

Preslav Balkanski tried to sprint past Genadi Todorov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Genadi Todorov.

56'

Yellow card shown to Stoyko Lazarov.

57'

Preslav Balkanski made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Drago Radkov.

59'

Genadi Todorov took the ball past Ivan Pachev.

Block tackle from Preslav Balkanski, easily dispossessing Genadi Todorov before Genadi Todorov attempted to deliver the ball.

60'

Kostadin Videnov played it past Stilian Ekimov.

Kostadin Videnov shot for the top corner from 20 yards but the shot cannoned off Zhelyazko Angelov.

61'

Corner taken by Preslav Balkanski and cut out by the opposition.

62'

Dimitar Fikov tried to use his skill to go past Drago Radkov but Drago Radkov denied.

63'

The referee showed Genadi Todorov the red card.

Dimitar Fikov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Drago Radkov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

64'

Encho Zarev played a great ball for Preslav Balkanski, Vesko Stavrev failed to reach the ball.

Preslav Balkanski made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Stanko Yakimov.

65'

Dimitar Fikov tried to twist past Milan Zhelev but Milan Zhelev dispossessed Dimitar Fikov.

66'

Preslav Balkanski had the pace to beat Vesko Stavrev.

Preslav Balkanski played a perfect pass for Encho Zarev, Stanko Yakimov couldn't cut it.

Encho Zarev was able to make space and had a crack at goal. Kardam Stavrev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

69'

Preslav Balkanski tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Vladislav Petkov.

70'

Preslav Balkanski played it confidently past Vesko Stavrev.

Preslav Balkanski played the ball to Filip Evgeniev's feet, the ball was picked up by Filip Evgeniev before Stanko Yakimov could reach it.

Filip Evgeniev found a gap and tried to lob the ball at goal. Kardam Stavrev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Filip Evgeniev struck it just over the bar ... That should have been a goal.

71'

Yellow card shown to Presiyan Chipilov.

Preslav Balkanski laid it forward past Vesko Stavrev to Ivan Pachev.

Ivan Pachev made a good pass to Zhelyazko Angelov, Zhelyazko Angelov took it in his stride before Stanko Yakimov could cut it out.

Zhelyazko Angelov had the pace to beat Vesko Stavrev.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried an audacious shot on goal but Vladislav Petkov managed to block the shot.

73'

Neven Zarev made a pass to Preslav Balkanski, Preslav Balkanski trapped the ball nicely before Vesko Stavrev could intercept.

Preslav Balkanski smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Stanko Yakimov approached too late to block it.

Mitko Kanchev wan't fast enough to make the save ... Preslav Balkanski capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Ruse rangers 3 - 0 Varna athletic

77'

Drago Radkov sent in the freekick. But Drago Radkov sent the ball high into the stands.

78'

Encho Zarev tried to curl one in from long range. Drago Radkov approached too late to block it.

Encho Zarev struck it just over the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

79'

Asparuh Ferdinandov tried to lob the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Stilian Ekimov.

80'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Milan Zhelev before Filip Evgeniev attempted to pass the ball.

85'

Kostadin Videnov made a pass to Stanko Yakimov, Stilian Ekimov couldn't cut it.

Stanko Yakimov tried to use his skill to go past Zhelyazko Angelov but Zhelyazko Angelov nicked the ball from the toes of Stanko Yakimov.

86'

Dimitar Fikov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Drago Radkov.

88'

Ivan Pachev tried to get past Vesko Stavrev but Vesko Stavrev cleanly tackled the ball.

94'

Preslav Balkanski played a great ball for Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev trapped the ball nicely before Vladislav Petkov could reach it.

Ivan Pachev had shrugged off the challenge of Vesko Stavrev and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Ivan Pachev didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

End Match Ruse rangers 3 - 0 Varna athletic