Welcome to the match between Ruse rangers and Pirin Blagoevgrad

2'

Encho Zarev blocked Zhan Angelov before Zhan Angelov could pass the ball.

3'

Zhelyazko Angelov hit the ball forward to Stilian Ekimov, Stilian Ekimov trapped the ball nicely before Blagoy Petev could cut it out.

Stilian Ekimov bent it from medium range. Kalin Enchev failed to block the shot.

Stilian Ekimov got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Stilian Ekimov. He looked like he was short of match practice.

5'

Zlatko Yoshev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Zhelyazko Angelov.

7'

Preslav Balkanski tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Kubrat Marinov.

8'

Dimitar Fikov tried to get onto the pass but it was well intercepted by Galabin Tsonkov.

9'

Stoyko Lazarov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Zhelyazko Angelov delivered a long ball,Kalin Enchev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Stoyko Lazarov let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but Samuil Slavkov cleared the ball from danger.

11'

Dimitar Fikov fed the ball forward to Encho Zarev, Encho Zarev trapped the ball nicely before Zhan Angelov could intercept.

Encho Zarev tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Galabin Tsonkov cut out the cross.

12'

Kubrat Marinov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ivan Pachev.

13'

Zhelyazko Angelov could not stop a confident Blagoy Petev going past him.

Blagoy Petev floated it into the area, Stilian Ekimov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bozhko Lichkov got to the ball ahead of Samuil Slavkov, then headed clear the danger.

14'

Kubrat Marinov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Aleksandar Urzichelski headed it across the goal but Bozhko Lichkov headed the ball clear.

15'

Ivan Pachev made a pass to Preslav Balkanski, Preslav Balkanski took it in his stride before Venelin Stefanov could cut it out.

Preslav Balkanski passed along the floor for Ivan Pachev to pick it up, Ivan Pachev trapped the ball nicely before Kubrat Marinov could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev took the ball past Venelin Stefanov.

Good play by Ivan Pachev in making himself some space and had an effort at goal. Aleksandar Urzichelski approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide from Ivan Pachev ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

16'

Encho Zarev shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Zhan Angelov approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

17'

Zhan Angelov tried to dart past Dimitar Fikov but failed.

19'

Preslav Balkanski sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

20'

Ivan Pachev hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Venelin Stefanov approached too late to tackle him.

Well held by Ioan Grebenicharski.

23'

Ivan Pachev attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Venelin Stefanov got in and cleared the danger.

26'

Preslav Balkanski tried to take the ball past Venelin Stefanov but Venelin Stefanov blocked Preslav Balkanski.

27'

Preslav Balkanski tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Venelin Stefanov.

28'

Dimitar Fikov played it past Galabin Tsonkov.

Dimitar Fikov went by the challenge of Zhan Angelov.

Dimitar Fikov was able to make space and hit a fierce shot. Aleksandar Urzichelski didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Dimitar Fikov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a wasted opportunity.

31'

Kalin Enchev escaped from the challenge of Stilian Ekimov and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Pavel Grebenicharski saved and deflected the ball clear.

32'

Stoyko Lazarov played a high ball into the area looking for Filip Evgeniev, Filip Evgeniev took an excellent first touch before Galabin Tsonkov could intercept.

Filip Evgeniev played a pinpoint pass to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev latched onto the ball before Samuil Slavkov could reach it.

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

Preslav Balkanski found a perfect spot and hit it high and hard towards goal. Samuil Slavkov approached too late to clear the danger.

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

33'

Preslav Balkanski made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Venelin Stefanov.

34'

Bozhko Lichkov had the chance to score from long range but Kalin Enchev had done enough to put him off.

35'

Zhelyazko Angelov stepped away from Kalin Enchev and hit the ball from long range.

But Zhelyazko Angelov effort went inches wide ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

36'

Dimitar Fikov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Galabin Tsonkov got in the way of the ball.

37'

Kalin Enchev delivered the ball to Blagoy Petev, Blagoy Petev took possession of the ball before Stilian Ekimov could reach it.

Blagoy Petev tried to dribble past Zhelyazko Angelov but failed.

38'

Zhan Angelov played the ball to Blagoy Petev's feet, Blagoy Petev latched onto the ball before Encho Zarev could intercept.

Blagoy Petev sprinted past Dimitar Fikov.

Blagoy Petev tried to skip past the challenge of Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev succesfully won the ball from Blagoy Petev.

39'

Dimitar Fikov made a good pass to Encho Zarev, Galabin Tsonkov couldn't cut it.

Encho Zarev chipped it through to Bozhko Lichkov, Zhan Angelov couldn't cut it.

Bozhko Lichkov was able to make space and fired in a shot at goal. Aleksandar Urzichelski approached too late to block it.

Ioan Grebenicharski fisted the ball away.

40'

Preslav Balkanski knocked a lovely ball for Zhelyazko Angelov, the ball was picked up by Zhelyazko Angelov before Venelin Stefanov could reach it.

Zhelyazko Angelov showed Kubrat Marinov a clean set of heels.

Zhelyazko Angelov was able to make space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Aleksandar Urzichelski didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Zhelyazko Angelov didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

43'

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

45'

Filip Evgeniev shot from 30 yards. Venelin Stefanov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Filip Evgeniev put it just over ... He should have scored.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Ruse rangers had 60% possession in the match, while Pirin Blagoevgrad had 40%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Kubrat Marinov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Stilian Ekimov.

49'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Kalin Enchev.

50'

Aleksandar Urzichelski tried to jink past Preslav Balkanski but Aleksandar Urzichelski lost the ball to Preslav Balkanski.

52'

Ivan Pachev failed in his attempt to dribble past Kalin Enchev.

53'

Preslav Balkanski turned on the ball to leave Venelin Stefanov standing.

Pass by Preslav Balkanski to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev latched onto the ball before Kubrat Marinov could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev found a gap and took a shot. Samuil Slavkov approached too late to block it.

Ioan Grebenicharski failed to clear the ball away ... A fine goal all round by Ivan Pachev !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ruse rangers 1 - 0 Pirin Blagoevgrad

54'

Kubrat Marinov skipped past the challenge of Ivan Pachev.

Kubrat Marinov put some curve on the shot from distance. Preslav Balkanski failed to block the shot.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

55'

Preslav Balkanski hit the ball forward to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev picked up on the ball before Kalin Enchev could reach it.

Ivan Pachev delivered the ball to Filip Evgeniev, Venelin Stefanov failed to intercept the pass.

Filip Evgeniev found a perfect spot and struck it. Aleksandar Urzichelski failed to charge down the shot.

But Filip Evgeniev struck the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

56'

Dimitar Fikov played a lovely ball for Ivan Pachev, the ball was picked up by Ivan Pachev before Galabin Tsonkov could intercept.

Ivan Pachev sent in a float cross, Zhan Angelov failed to intercept the pass.

Stoyko Lazarov jumped with Aleksandar Urzichelski and won the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Held by Ioan Grebenicharski.

57'

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

59'

Zhelyazko Angelov skipped easily past Blagoy Petev.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kalin Enchev.

60'

Zhelyazko Angelov played the ball to Ivan Pachev's feet, Ivan Pachev took it in his stride before Kalin Enchev could reach it.

Ivan Pachev dribbled past Blagoy Petev.

Ivan Pachev found himself in some space and struck it. Aleksandar Urzichelski wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Ivan Pachev looked destined to score but Ioan Grebenicharski react fast enough and saved it.

61'

Ivan Pachev stepped up and struck the freekick. But Ivan Pachev put it narrowly over.

62'

Galabin Tsonkov made a good pass to Blagoy Petev, Stilian Ekimov failed to intercept the pass.

Blagoy Petev took the ball past Zhelyazko Angelov.

Blagoy Petev got free of any defenders.

Blagoy Petev was clean through with just Pavel Grebenicharski to beat and drove the ball in low but he didn't get close to troubling the keeper.

64'

Zhelyazko Angelov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Kalin Enchev.

65'

Ivan Pachev made good use of the scissors dribble. As Samuil Slavkov lost his balance, Ivan Pachev dribbled past Samuil Slavkov.

Ivan Pachev made a pass to Stoyko Lazarov, Stoyko Lazarov took it in his stride before Venelin Stefanov could intercept.

Stoyko Lazarov directed the ball nicely to Neven Zarev, Aleksandar Urzichelski stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Neven Zarev blasted the ball towards the top corner but Samuil Slavkov blocked the shot.

66'

Zhelyazko Angelov easily got past the challenge of Kalin Enchev.

Zhelyazko Angelov span past Blagoy Petev.

Zhelyazko Angelov held up the ball, evading the challenge of Kalin Enchev and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

But Zhelyazko Angelov effort went inches wide ... A wasted opportunity.

67'

Dimitar Fikov passed the ball to Zhelyazko Angelov, the ball was picked up by Zhelyazko Angelov before Galabin Tsonkov could intercept.

Zhelyazko Angelov dribbled past Zhan Angelov.

Zhelyazko Angelov was clean through behind the defence.

Zhelyazko Angelov found himself in the clear with just Ioan Grebenicharski to beat, sprinted past the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. It was a fantastic move and finish by Zhelyazko Angelov!!!

Ruse rangers 2 - 0 Pirin Blagoevgrad

69'

Ivan Pachev tried a long range effort but the shot was blocked by Zhan Angelov.

70'

Preslav Balkanski hit the ball forward to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev latched onto the ball before Venelin Stefanov could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Kubrat Marinov showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

71'

Blagoy Petev tried to dribble past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov denied.

74'

Preslav Balkanski tried to use his skill to go past Kubrat Marinov but Kubrat Marinov took the ball away from Preslav Balkanski.

77'

Zhelyazko Angelov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Venelin Stefanov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

78'

Zhan Angelov dribbled past Dimitar Fikov.

Zhan Angelov passed the ball perfectly to Galabin Tsonkov, Encho Zarev missed his interception.

Galabin Tsonkov crossed the ball low , Dimitar Fikov failed to intercept the pass.

Zlatko Yoshev aimed a one touch pass to his left . Bozhko Lichkov couldn't reach it.

Kubrat Marinov shot for the top corner but Neven Zarev charged down the shot.

79'

Zhelyazko Angelov delivered the ball to Stilian Ekimov, Kalin Enchev failed to intercept the pass.

Stilian Ekimov tried to curl one in from medium range but Blagoy Petev cleared the ball from danger.

83'

Pass by Ivan Pachev to Zhelyazko Angelov, Kalin Enchev couldn't cut it.

Zhelyazko Angelov crossed into the box from the wing, Blagoy Petev couldn't reach it.

Filip Evgeniev got to the ball before Samuil Slavkov, then headed at goal.

However, Filip Evgeniev put it well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

84'

Zhelyazko Angelov attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Kalin Enchev.

86'

Zhan Angelov could not stop Encho Zarev going past him.

Encho Zarev floated it into the area, Galabin Tsonkov couldn't cut out the pass.

Filip Evgeniev forced the ball goalwards with a header but Aleksandar Urzichelski used his head to clear the ball.

87'

Ivan Pachev hit the ball high towards Stoyko Lazarov in the area, Stoyko Lazarov brought the ball down well before Venelin Stefanov could intercept.

Stoyko Lazarov found a perfect spot and shot on the ball. Samuil Slavkov failed to block the shot.

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

88'

Dimitar Fikov tried to play a long ball but Galabin Tsonkov closed in and intercepted the ball.

90'

Kubrat Marinov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Ivan Pachev made the clearance.

91'

Stilian Ekimov jinked past Venelin Stefanov.

Stilian Ekimov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kubrat Marinov cut it out.

92'

Bozhko Lichkov took the corner.

Filip Evgeniev got above Aleksandar Urzichelski to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Ioan Grebenicharski made an acrobatic save.

93'

Aleksandar Urzichelski skipped easily past the challenge of Ivan Pachev.

Aleksandar Urzichelski had the pace to beat Preslav Balkanski.

Aleksandar Urzichelski struck the ball with fury but Neven Zarev managed to block the shot.

End Match Ruse rangers 2 - 0 Pirin Blagoevgrad