Welcome to the match between Sliven united and Plovdiv forest

1'

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

2'

Penko Stoilov tried to get onto the pass but Tase Kraev got in the way of the ball.

3'

Asen Valentinov passed along the floor for Alek Ekimov to pick it up, Alek Ekimov took possession of the ball before Bozhko Ivov could intercept.

Alek Ekimov whipped in a low cross, Ivaylo Velev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Maksim Lazarov moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot but Marian Dashev made the clearance.

5'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Svetlyo Tsvetanov.

Asen Valentinov took the ball out of his own half,Bozhko Ivov couldn't cut it.

Kristiyan Filev won the ball in the air from Iliya Oprikov, then headed the ball clear.

6'

Bozhko Ivov picked up Ivaylo Velev's superb pass, Alek Ekimov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

A float cross was delivered by Bozhko Ivov, Asen Valentinov couldn't cut out the pass.

Diving header at goal from Ivaylo Velev but Zhaklin Berbatov headed the ball to safety.

7'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov lofted the ball over to Evgeni Shokarov, Kristiyan Filev failed to intercept the pass.

Good play by Evgeni Shokarov in making himself some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Marian Dashev approached too late to clear the danger.

Bratan Tinkov did well to tip it round the post.

8'

Evgeni Shokarov searched out Svetlyo Tsvetanov with a high ball, Svetlyo Tsvetanov brought the ball under control superbly before Tsvetelin Ivanov could intercept.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired in a shot at goal. Kristiyan Filev approached too late to tackle him.

Bratan Tinkov did well to save and hold onto the ball.

9'

Iliya Oprikov twisted past Bozhko Ivov.

Iliya Oprikov put a low cross, Ivaylo Velev failed to intercept the pass.

Tomislav Ryadkov hurriedly fired off a shot before Kristiyan Filev could clear it away.

Bratan Tinkov made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

10'

Iliya Oprikov failed in his attempt to get past Rayno Bakalov.

11'

Alek Ekimov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Bozhko Ivov.

12'

Tsvetelin Ivanov tried to lift the ball forward but Zhaklin Berbatov did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

14'

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

16'

Iliya Oprikov played a pinpoint pass to Tomislav Ryadkov, Tomislav Ryadkov picked up on the ball before Rayno Bakalov could cut it out.

Whilst still some way from goal, Tomislav Ryadkov tried to lob the keeper but the shot was charged down by Stoyko Nakov.

17'

Alek Ekimov tried an in-swinging corner.

Blagun Dragov beat Marian Dashev to the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Blagun Dragov put it horribly wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

18'

Pass by Evgeni Shokarov to Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev took it in his stride before Penko Stoilov could intercept.

Tase Kraev tried to get the ball across but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tsvetelin Ivanov.

21'

Penko Stoilov stepped away from Evgeni Shokarov and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

Miroslav Ratnikov watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

22'

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to get onto the pass but Stoyko Nakov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

24'

Stoyko Nakov played a wonderful ball for Rayno Bakalov, Rayno Bakalov took it in his stride before Iliya Oprikov could reach it.

Rayno Bakalov had shrugged off the challenge of Tomislav Ryadkov and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

It went close from Rayno Bakalov ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

26'

Bozhko Ivov picked up Ivaylo Velev's excellent ball, Asen Valentinov missed his interception.

Bozhko Ivov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Alek Ekimov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

27'

Stoyko Nakov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Tase Kraev read the game well to intercept the ball.

28'

Asen Valentinov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Bozhko Ivov.

29'

Ivaylo Velev tried to take the ball past Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov blocked Ivaylo Velev.

30'

Evgeni Shokarov took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Penko Stoilov missed his interception.

Asen Valentinov headed at goal but Kristiyan Filev headed the ball to safety.

31'

Tase Kraev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

32'

Evgeni Shokarov had the chance to score from long range but Penko Stoilov succesfully won the ball from him.

35'

Yellow card shown to Rayno Bakalov.

Iliya Oprikov failed in his attempt to sprint past Rayno Bakalov.

37'

Tsvetelin Ivanov played a pinpoint pass to Penko Stoilov, Evgeni Shokarov failed to reach the ball.

Penko Stoilov tried to sprint past Tase Kraev but it failed.

38'

Asen Valentinov hit the ball forward to Alek Ekimov, Alek Ekimov took it in his stride before Bozhko Ivov could cut it out.

Whilst still some way from goal, Alek Ekimov tried to lob the keeper. Ivaylo Velev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Bratan Tinkov gathered the ball safely.

39'

Asen Valentinov tried to lift the ball forward but Bozhko Ivov intercepted the pass.

40'

Stoyko Nakov tried his luck from the freekick. But Stoyko Nakov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

41'

Maksim Lazarov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Evgeni Shokarov, Penko Stoilov couldn't reach it.

Maksim Lazarov attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Tsvetelin Ivanov approached too late to tackle him.

Bratan Tinkov got up to tip it over.

42'

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

43'

Evgeni Shokarov delivered the ball to Tase Kraev, Penko Stoilov couldn't cut it.

Tase Kraev centred the ball, Tsvetelin Ivanov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tomislav Ryadkov played the ball instantly down the left. Marian Dashev couldn't reach it.

44'

Evgeni Shokarov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Penko Stoilov.

45'

Tase Kraev tried to dart past Stoyko Nakov but Stoyko Nakov succesfully won the ball from Tase Kraev.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Sliven united had 60% possession in the match, while Plovdiv forest had 40%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Bozhko Ivov had the strength to hold off Alek Ekimov.

Bozhko Ivov got the float cross in from the wing, Asen Valentinov couldn't cut it.

Atanas Ryadkov won the aerial challenge against Zhaklin Berbatov, then headed the ball forward.

Bozhko Ivov played a great ball for Rayno Bakalov, Rayno Bakalov took it in his stride before Blagun Dragov could cut it out.

Rayno Bakalov played a pinpoint pass to Atanas Ryadkov, Zhaklin Berbatov missed his interception.

Atanas Ryadkov found himself in some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Blagun Dragov approached too late to tackle him.

But Atanas Ryadkov couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Atanas Ryadkov. He looked like he was short of match practice.

52'

Evgeni Shokarov hit the ball forward to Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev took it in his stride before Penko Stoilov could reach it.

Tase Kraev tried to twist past Tsvetelin Ivanov but it failed.

54'

Penko Stoilov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tsvetelin Ivanov, Penko Stoilov picked up on the ball before Tase Kraev could intercept.

Penko Stoilov delivered a float cross over Evgeni Shokarov.

Atanas Ryadkov got well above Zhaklin Berbatov to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

55'

Asen Valentinov faked a pass then cut Bozhko Ivov in a different direction.

Asen Valentinov crossed into the box from the wing, Ivaylo Velev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Marian Dashev got well above Maksim Lazarov to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

56'

Evgeni Shokarov twisted past Tsvetelin Ivanov.

Evgeni Shokarov played a lovely ball for Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev latched onto the ball before Penko Stoilov could intercept.

Tase Kraev tried to supply a low cross but The ball bounced off Tsvetelin Ivanov.

58'

Iliya Oprikov dribbled past Penko Stoilov.

Iliya Oprikov tried to get the cross in but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Tsvetelin Ivanov.

59'

Asen Valentinov tried a long range effort. Ivaylo Velev couldn't reach it.

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

60'

Atanas Ryadkov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

61'

Tsvetelin Ivanov tried to get past Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov nicked the ball from the toes of Tsvetelin Ivanov.

63'

The freekick was quickly taken by Blagun Dragov. But Blagun Dragov didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

64'

Tsvetelin Ivanov sprinted to escape from Tase Kraev.

Tsvetelin Ivanov got the float cross in from the wing, Evgeni Shokarov couldn't cut it.

Atanas Ryadkov jumped above Zhaklin Berbatov, then cushioned a headed pass.

From a tight angle, Penko Stoilov still managed to get a shot in but Blagun Dragov scrambled the ball away.

66'

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to play it past Stoyko Nakov but Stoyko Nakov block tackled Tomislav Ryadkov.

67'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov surged past Penko Stoilov!.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov tried to cross into the box but Tsvetelin Ivanov got to the ball first.

68'

Rayno Bakalov attempted to lift the ball forward but Tomislav Ryadkov read the game well to intercept the ball.

70'

Corner taken by Ivaylo Velev and cut out by the opposition.

72'

Rayno Bakalov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

74'

Ivaylo Velev played a perfect pass for Bozhko Ivov, Alek Ekimov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bozhko Ivov got the float cross in from the wing, Asen Valentinov couldn't cut it.

Atanas Ryadkov hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Blagun Dragov headed the ball to safety.

75'

Evgeni Shokarov dribbled past Penko Stoilov.

Evgeni Shokarov supplied a float cross, Tsvetelin Ivanov couldn't cut out the pass.

Maksim Lazarov got to the ball ahead of Kristiyan Filev, then had a header for a goal.

Good save by Bratan Tinkov who held the ball well.

76'

Alek Ekimov tried to skip past the challenge of Bozhko Ivov but Bozhko Ivov won the ball from Alek Ekimov.

78'

Penko Stoilov tried to sprint past Tase Kraev but Penko Stoilov lost the ball to Tase Kraev's block tackle.

83'

Evgeni Shokarov took the ball past Penko Stoilov.

Evgeni Shokarov did his best to get the ball into the area but Tsvetelin Ivanov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

84'

Tomislav Ryadkov evaded the challenge of Stoyko Nakov and hit a speculative long-range shot.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Tomislav Ryadkov. He was lacking match sharpness.

85'

Tsvetelin Ivanov made a pass to Penko Stoilov, Penko Stoilov took it in his stride before Tase Kraev could intercept.

Penko Stoilov tried to skip past the challenge of Evgeni Shokarov but Evgeni Shokarov won the ball from Penko Stoilov.

86'

Evgeni Shokarov played the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov's feet, Bozhko Ivov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Penko Stoilov closed in and intercepted the ball.

89'

Asen Valentinov attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Bozhko Ivov approached too late to block it.

Asen Valentinov struck it just over the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

95'

Tase Kraev struck the freekick over the wall. Tase Kraev put it horribly wide.

End Match Sliven united 0 - 0 Plovdiv forest