Welcome to the match between Sliven united and Blagoevgrad forest

1'

Iliya Kotkov surged past Alek Ekimov!.

Whilst still some way from goal, Iliya Kotkov tried to lob the keeper but Asen Valentinov cleared the ball to safety.

6'

Iliya Kotkov hit a speculative long-range shot but Alek Ekimov made the clearance.

9'

Evgeni Shokarov hit it long to Asen Valentinov, Asen Valentinov picked up on the ball before Zhoro Tsvetanov could cut it out.

Asen Valentinov attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Teodor Andonov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was an epic miss.

10'

Asen Valentinov darted past Iliya Kotkov.

Asen Valentinov had a great opportunity to score from medium range but he couldn't withstand Apostol Hazurov's pressure.

11'

Iliya Kotkov attempted to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Alek Ekimov.

12'

Nikolai Zlatev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tomislav Ryadkov.

14'

Iliya Oprikov made a pass to Svetlyo Tsvetanov, Nikolai Zlatev failed to reach the ball.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov escaped from the challenge of Plamen Chilikov and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Saved in style by Sasho Zarkov !.

16'

Asen Valentinov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Apostol Hazurov.

18'

Asen Valentinov played a perfect pass for Alek Ekimov, the ball was picked up by Alek Ekimov before Apostol Hazurov could reach it.

Alek Ekimov hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Iliya Kotkov managed to block the shot.

20'

Nikolai Zlatev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Tomislav Ryadkov blocked it.

21'

Iliya Oprikov laid it forward to Tomislav Ryadkov, Tomislav Ryadkov trapped the ball nicely before Plamen Chilikov could intercept.

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to skip past the challenge of Nikolai Zlatev but Nikolai Zlatev block tackled Tomislav Ryadkov.

22'

Asen Valentinov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Apostol Hazurov.

23'

Iliya Oprikov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Nikolai Zlatev.

25'

Nikolai Zlatev tried to get past Tomislav Ryadkov but Nikolai Zlatev lost the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov.

26'

Neven Magelanski looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Zhaklin Berbatov jumped with Teodor Andonov and won the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

27'

Iliya Oprikov tried to play it past Plamen Chilikov but Plamen Chilikov block tackled Iliya Oprikov.

28'

Asen Valentinov tried to play it past Apostol Hazurov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Apostol Hazurov.

29'

Iliya Oprikov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Plamen Chilikov cut it out easily.

30'

Zhoro Tsvetanov made a pass to Iliya Kotkov, Iliya Kotkov trapped the ball nicely before Alek Ekimov could intercept.

Iliya Kotkov tried to square the ball from the wing but Asen Valentinov blocked it.

31'

Nikolai Zlatev hit it long to Vihar Gargorov, Vihar Gargorov took possession of the ball before Tomislav Ryadkov could reach it.

Vicious shot by Vihar Gargorov for the top corner. Zhaklin Berbatov approached too late to tackle him.

Miroslav Ratnikov used his fists to clear the ball.

32'

Tase Kraev tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Apostol Hazurov.

33'

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to dribble past Nikolai Zlatev but Nikolai Zlatev didn't allow.

36'

Gavril Kolev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

37'

Iliya Kotkov span past Alek Ekimov.

Iliya Kotkov dribbled past Asen Valentinov.

Iliya Kotkov had a crack at goal but Zhaklin Berbatov cleared the ball to safety.

38'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov knocked a lovely ball for Asen Valentinov, Asen Valentinov took possession of the ball before Apostol Hazurov could intercept.

Asen Valentinov jinked confidently past Iliya Kotkov.

Asen Valentinov got the float cross in from the wing, Apostol Hazurov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zhaklin Berbatov got well above Teodor Andonov to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Asen Valentinov struck it at goal! but the shot clattered off Neven Magelanski.

39'

Iliya Oprikov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Plamen Chilikov.

40'

Nikolai Zlatev sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Tomislav Ryadkov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Nikolai Zlatev sent the ball high into the stands ... He should have hit the target at least.

41'

Iliya Oprikov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Teodor Andonov got above Maksim Lazarov to win the ball and the ball was cleared.

45'

Iliya Oprikov knocked a lovely ball for Tomislav Ryadkov, Plamen Chilikov couldn't cut out the pass.

Tomislav Ryadkov knocked a lovely ball for Svetlyo Tsvetanov, Svetlyo Tsvetanov took it in his stride before Nikolai Zlatev could reach it.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov found himself with plenty of time and fired in a curving shot at goal. Teodor Andonov approached too late to clear the danger.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Sliven united maintained 54% of possession and 46% for Blagoevgrad forest. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nikolai Zlatev darted past Tomislav Ryadkov.

Nikolai Zlatev looked destined to score from medium range but Iliya Oprikov made an important challenge!.

48'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Evgeni Shokarov before Zhoro Tsvetanov tried to pass the ball.

50'

Tase Kraev was shown a yellow card.

Vihar Gargorov tried to sprint past Evgeni Shokarov but Evgeni Shokarov dispossessed Vihar Gargorov.

51'

Nikolai Zlatev tried to sprint past Svetlyo Tsvetanov but Nikolai Zlatev lost out to Svetlyo Tsvetanov.

53'

Tomislav Ryadkov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Iliya Oprikov, Plamen Chilikov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nikolai Zlatev.

54'

Iliya Oprikov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Plamen Chilikov.

57'

Asen Valentinov tried to get onto the pass but Iliya Kotkov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

59'

Vihar Gargorov faked a pass then cut Tase Kraev in a different direction.

Evgeni Shokarov executed a block tackle on Vihar Gargorov before Vihar Gargorov attempted to shoot at goal from medium range.

60'

Iliya Oprikov tried to use his skill to go past Nikolai Zlatev but Nikolai Zlatev won the ball from Iliya Oprikov.

61'

Iliya Oprikov hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Nikolai Zlatev got in and cleared the danger.

63'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov twisted past Zhoro Tsvetanov.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov got the float cross in from the wing, Vihar Gargorov couldn't cut it.

Tomislav Ryadkov got to the ball before Neven Magelanski, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Sasho Zarkov couldn't reach it ... Vintage strike from Tomislav Ryadkov !!! GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Sliven united 1 - 0 Blagoevgrad forest

64'

Zhoro Tsvetanov picked up Nikolai Zlatev's long ball, Iliya Oprikov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zhoro Tsvetanov hit a hopeful looking shot but Zhaklin Berbatov got himself between the ball and goal.

65'

Asen Valentinov dribbled confidently past Apostol Hazurov.

Asen Valentinov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Iliya Kotkov.

66'

Plamen Chilikov directed the ball nicely to Nikolai Zlatev, the ball was picked up by Nikolai Zlatev before Tomislav Ryadkov could intercept.

Pass by Nikolai Zlatev to Vihar Gargorov, Vihar Gargorov trapped the ball nicely before Iliya Oprikov could intercept.

Vihar Gargorov found a chance to score but he was closed down well by Zhaklin Berbatov.

67'

Alek Ekimov tried to jink past Apostol Hazurov but Apostol Hazurov blocked Alek Ekimov.

69'

Vihar Gargorov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Tase Kraev.

71'

Apostol Hazurov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Iliya Kotkov, Alek Ekimov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Apostol Hazurov showed Asen Valentinov a clean set of heels.

Apostol Hazurov hit it high and hard towards goal but the shot cannoned off Zhaklin Berbatov.

73'

Iliya Oprikov tried to dribble past Plamen Chilikov but Iliya Oprikov lost out to Plamen Chilikov.

75'

Iliya Oprikov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Plamen Chilikov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

76'

The freekick was taken by Zhoro Tsvetanov. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

77'

Evgeni Shokarov got past Iliya Kotkov with ease.

Evgeni Shokarov went by the challenge of Zhoro Tsvetanov.

Evgeni Shokarov made space for himself and hit a hopeful looking shot. Neven Magelanski couldn't reach it.

Sasho Zarkov did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

80'

Asen Valentinov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Neven Magelanski.

81'

Tomislav Ryadkov blocked Nikolai Zlatev in a good, clean tackle before Nikolai Zlatev could pass the ball.

82'

Iliya Oprikov played the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov's feet, Plamen Chilikov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tomislav Ryadkov shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Nikolai Zlatev threw himself in front of the shot.

83'

Evgeni Shokarov received a yellow card.

Vihar Gargorov tried to play it past Zhaklin Berbatov but Zhaklin Berbatov didn't allow.

84'

The referee showed Gavril Kolev a yellow card.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Apostol Hazurov before Svetlyo Tsvetanov tried to pass the ball.

85'

Zhoro Tsvetanov fed the ball forward to Teodor Andonov, Tase Kraev failed to intercept the pass.

Teodor Andonov floated it into the area, Evgeni Shokarov couldn't reach it.

Gavril Kolev tried to head the ball upfield but Zhaklin Berbatov blocked the header.

89'

Vihar Gargorov hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Tase Kraev blocked the shot.

90'

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

91'

Maksim Lazarov received a yellow card.

Tomislav Ryadkov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Plamen Chilikov.

92'

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

93'

Iliya Kotkov dribbled past Alek Ekimov.

Iliya Kotkov twisted past Asen Valentinov.

Iliya Kotkov moved the ball forward for Kaloyan Gogov, Kaloyan Gogov picked up on the ball before Blagun Dragov could reach it.

Kaloyan Gogov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Zhaklin Berbatov.

94'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov tried to take the ball past Apostol Hazurov but Apostol Hazurov nicked the ball from the toes of Svetlyo Tsvetanov.

End Match Sliven united 1 - 0 Blagoevgrad forest