Welcome to the match between Sliven united and Plovdiv F.C.

1'

Kuzman Mateev shielded the ball from Alek Ekimov and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But Kuzman Mateev sent the ball well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

3'

Tomislav Ryadkov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

4'

Evgeni Shokarov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Stoimen Yoshev.

7'

Asen Valentinov moved the ball forward for Alek Ekimov, the ball was picked up by Alek Ekimov before Kuzman Mateev could intercept.

Alek Ekimov played a great ball for Asen Valentinov, Vasil Zahariev failed to reach the ball.

Asen Valentinov put a low cross in to the near post, Kuzman Mateev failed to reach the ball.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low but Zhelyazko Genchev made the clearance.

8'

Mario Palankov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Tase Kraev got to the ball first.

11'

Vasil Zahariev laid it forward to Kuzman Mateev, Kuzman Mateev latched onto the ball before Asen Valentinov could cut it out.

Kuzman Mateev tried to dribble past Alek Ekimov but Kuzman Mateev lost out to Alek Ekimov.

12'

Tomislav Ryadkov could not stop Vasil Zahariev going past him.

Vasil Zahariev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Iliya Oprikov and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Miroslav Ratnikov was in a good position and saved it.

18'

Stoimen Yoshev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Yoan Zhelev, Stoimen Yoshev latched onto the ball before Evgeni Shokarov could cut it out.

Stoimen Yoshev delivered the ball past Tase Kraev to Martin Simeonov.

Martin Simeonov crossed the ball low and hard, Evgeni Shokarov couldn't cut it.

Mario Palankov moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Zhaklin Berbatov approached too late to tackle him.

Miroslav Ratnikov fisted the ball away.

19'

Stoimen Yoshev played the ball to Yoan Zhelev's feet, Yoan Zhelev picked up on the ball before Tase Kraev could reach it.

Yoan Zhelev attempted to play a long ball but Evgeni Shokarov blocked it.

21'

Evtim Bozhidarov tried to dart past Tase Kraev but failed.

22'

Zhelyazko Genchev moved the ball forward for Stoimen Yoshev, Tase Kraev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Stoimen Yoshev delivered a low cross, Evgeni Shokarov couldn't reach it.

Martin Simeonov sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. Blagun Dragov couldn't cut it.

Evtim Bozhidarov attempted a thunderous drive!. Zhaklin Berbatov couldn't reach it.

Evtim Bozhidarov sent the ball past Miroslav Ratnikov to back of the net ... Vintage strike from Evtim Bozhidarov !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Evtim Bozhidarov's name !

Sliven united 0 - 1 Plovdiv F.C.

23'

Kuzman Mateev moved the ball forward for Stoimen Yoshev, Tase Kraev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Stoimen Yoshev dribbled past Evgeni Shokarov.

Stoimen Yoshev was through on goal.

Stoimen Yoshev was one on one with Miroslav Ratnikov and hit it high and hard towards goal but it was a poor miss. He looked like he was short of match practice.

24'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Asen Valentinov.

25'

Vasil Zahariev delivered the ball to Kuzman Mateev, Kuzman Mateev took it in his stride before Alek Ekimov could intercept.

Kuzman Mateev lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Asen Valentinov couldn't reach it.

Blagun Dragov challenged Mario Palankov for a heading, then headed the ball clear.

26'

Asen Valentinov hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Kuzman Mateev approached too late to tackle him.

But Asen Valentinov put it well wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

27'

Timotei Garov skipped easily past the challenge of Tase Kraev.

Timotei Garov dribbled past Evgeni Shokarov.

Timotei Garov tried to get the cross in but Tase Kraev read the game well to intercept the ball.

29'

Maksim Lazarov looked destined to score from long range but Kuzman Mateev gave him no space to manoeuvre.

32'

Stoimen Yoshev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tase Kraev.

33'

Tase Kraev executed a block tackle on Stoimen Yoshev before Stoimen Yoshev attempted to pass the ball.

34'

Vasil Zahariev found an opportunity to score from long range but Tomislav Ryadkov made an crucial challenge!.

35'

Asen Valentinov directed the ball to Alek Ekimov, Kuzman Mateev failed to reach the ball.

A low cross was delivered by Alek Ekimov, Vasil Zahariev failed to reach the ball.

Iliya Oprikov ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot but Zhelyazko Genchev managed to block the shot.

36'

Asen Valentinov failed in his attempt to get past Kuzman Mateev.

38'

Stoimen Yoshev tried to jink past Tase Kraev but Tase Kraev took the ball away from Stoimen Yoshev.

39'

Alek Ekimov had shrugged off the challenge of Kuzman Mateev and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

But Alek Ekimov sent it far too high ... It was a terrible miss.

40'

Galen Rakovski played a pinpoint pass to Timotei Garov, Timotei Garov trapped the ball nicely before Tomislav Ryadkov could reach it.

Timotei Garov had shrugged off the challenge of Iliya Oprikov and fired off a long shot.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Timotei Garov. He was lacking match sharpness.

41'

Galen Rakovski tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Tomislav Ryadkov found himself in the way of the ball.

43'

Asen Valentinov tried to knock a long ball forward but Kuzman Mateev got to the ball first.

44'

Asen Valentinov tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kuzman Mateev.

45'

Pass by Iliya Oprikov to Tomislav Ryadkov, Tomislav Ryadkov trapped the ball nicely before Timotei Garov could cut it out.

Tomislav Ryadkov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Galen Rakovski.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Plovdiv F.C. took the lead.Sliven united had 44% possession in the match, while Plovdiv F.C. had 56%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Kuzman Mateev tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Asen Valentinov.

47'

Alek Ekimov went in with a successful block tackle on Vasil Zahariev before Vasil Zahariev could pass the ball.

49'

Evtim Bozhidarov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

50'

Timotei Garov tried to get past Tomislav Ryadkov but Tomislav Ryadkov dispossessed Timotei Garov.

51'

Stoimen Yoshev played the ball to Yoan Zhelev's feet, Yoan Zhelev took possession of the ball before Tase Kraev could cut it out.

Yoan Zhelev got the float cross in from the wing, Evgeni Shokarov missed his interception.

Kuzman Mateev got well above Blagun Dragov to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Miroslav Ratnikov got himself in front of the shot.

53'

Tase Kraev turned on the ball to leave Yoan Zhelev standing.

Tase Kraev attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Stoimen Yoshev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Tase Kraev's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

59'

Mario Palankov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

60'

Iliya Oprikov tried to get past Timotei Garov but Timotei Garov cleanly tackled the ball.

61'

Zhaklin Berbatov tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Yoan Zhelev.

62'

Evgeni Shokarov fed the ball forward to Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev latched onto the ball before Stoimen Yoshev could cut it out.

Yoan Zhelev executed a block tackle on Tase Kraev before Tase Kraev tried to get onto the pass.

63'

Iliya Oprikov moved the ball forward for Zhaklin Berbatov, Timotei Garov failed to reach the ball.

Zhaklin Berbatov escaped from the challenge of Galen Rakovski and blasted a banana shot from long range.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

64'

Stoimen Yoshev made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tase Kraev.

65'

Iliya Oprikov tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Timotei Garov.

67'

Vasil Zahariev tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Alek Ekimov.

68'

Kuzman Mateev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Alek Ekimov showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

70'

Kuzman Mateev block tackled Alek Ekimov before Alek Ekimov tried to pass the ball.

71'

Asen Valentinov tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Kuzman Mateev.

72'

Iliya Oprikov received a yellow card.

Alek Ekimov tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

76'

Evgeni Shokarov dribbled past Stoimen Yoshev.

Evgeni Shokarov crossed the ball high and hard, Yoan Zhelev couldn't cut it.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov had a header for a goal but Evtim Bozhidarov headed clear the danger.

79'

Vasil Zahariev span past Evgeni Shokarov.

Vasil Zahariev took a medium-ranged shot. Tase Kraev failed to block the shot.

But Vasil Zahariev's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

80'

Asen Valentinov tried to use his skill to go past Kuzman Mateev but Kuzman Mateev robbed Asen Valentinov.

82'

Timotei Garov failed in his attempt to get past Tomislav Ryadkov.

83'

Galen Rakovski tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Tomislav Ryadkov.

86'

Iliya Oprikov tried to take the ball past Martin Simeonov but Martin Simeonov dispossessed Iliya Oprikov.

89'

Tase Kraev went by the challenge of Kuzman Mateev.

Tase Kraev tried to cross into the box but his possession was lost through a tackle by Vasil Zahariev.

90'

Iliya Oprikov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Timotei Garov.

92'

Tomislav Ryadkov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Timotei Garov blocked it.

End Match Sliven united 0 - 1 Plovdiv F.C.