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

3'

Svetoslav Alekseev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

4'

Igor Maleev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

5'

Marko Naydenov knocked a lovely ball for Igor Maleev, Igor Maleev latched onto the ball before Goran Mihov could reach it.

Igor Maleev shot from distance. Vanyo Zarkov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Igor Maleev put it wide ... It was an epic miss.

6'

Tsvetomir Kondev attempted to feed the high ball but Metodi Ivkov blocked it.

7'

Tsvetomir Kondev tried to dribble past Dragan Minchev but Dragan Minchev block tackled Tsvetomir Kondev.

8'

Ivan Ivanov jinked past Mitko Zarkov.

Ivan Ivanov delivered a low cross past Plamen Kaloyanov.

Zlatko Orlinov moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Radoy Manolev approached too late to tackle him.

Borislav Petkov punched the ball clear.

9'

Marko Naydenov hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Goran Mihov approached too late to block it.

Borislav Petkov did well to save and hold onto the ball.

10'

Vanyo Zarkov tried to lift the ball forward but Metodi Ivkov cut it out.

11'

Marko Naydenov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Vanyo Zarkov closed in and intercepted the ball.

12'

Vanyo Zarkov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Igor Maleev made it first to the ball and intercepted.

14'

Marko Skorchev played it confidently past Plamen Kaloyanov.

Marko Skorchev hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but the shot was charged down by Mitko Zarkov.

15'

Dragan Minchev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

17'

Marko Skorchev directed the ball nicely to Ivan Ivanov, Plamen Kaloyanov missed his interception.

Ivan Ivanov whipped in a float cross, Mitko Zarkov failed to reach the ball.

Igor Maleev got to the ball before Radoy Manolev, then attempted a looping header at goal.

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

19'

Goran Mihov executed a block tackle on Marko Naydenov before Marko Naydenov attempted to deliver the ball.

22'

Mitko Zarkov played a great ball for Plamen Kaloyanov, Plamen Kaloyanov took it in his stride before Ivan Ivanov could intercept.

Plamen Kaloyanov twisted past Marko Skorchev.

Plamen Kaloyanov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Mitko Zlatkov.

23'

Mitko Zarkov passed along the floor for Plamen Kaloyanov to pick it up, Plamen Kaloyanov trapped the ball nicely before Marko Skorchev could cut it out.

Plamen Kaloyanov tried to put the ball across but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ivan Ivanov.

24'

Rayno Dragomirov struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Metodi Ivkov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Rayno Dragomirov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

25'

Doychin Lahchev had a go from the freekick. Borislav Petkov tipped the ball over the bar.

27'

Rayno Dragomirov flicked the ball over Doychin Lahchev's head !.

Rayno Dragomirov tried to put the ball across but Metodi Ivkov intercepted but couldn't control.

34'

Branko Terziev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

35'

Plamen Kaloyanov was pressed by Dragan Minchev but he evaded the challenge and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

Plamen Kaloyanov's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He should have scored.

36'

Mitko Zarkov passed the ball to Vanyo Zarkov, Vanyo Zarkov took possession of the ball before Ivan Ivanov could reach it.

Vanyo Zarkov crossed the halfway line with the ball , Marko Skorchev missed his interception.

Tsvetomir Kondev played the ball forward immediately. Boryan Yakimov failed to intercept the pass.

39'

Mitko Zarkov knocked a lovely ball for Plamen Kaloyanov, Dragan Minchev couldn't cut it.

Plamen Kaloyanov tried to deliver the ball in from wide but The ball cannoned off Ivan Ivanov.

40'

Mitko Zarkov made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball came off Marko Skorchev.

41'

Igor Maleev executed a block tackle on Vanyo Zarkov before Vanyo Zarkov tried to get onto the pass.

42'

The referee showed Igor Maleev a yellow card.

44'

Goran Mihov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ivan Ivanov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Sliven albion maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Plovdiv F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Marko Naydenov tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Vanyo Zarkov.

48'

Dragan Minchev easily got past the challenge of Rayno Dragomirov.

Whilst still some way from goal, Dragan Minchev tried to lob the keeper but the shot was charged down by Tsvetomir Kondev.

49'

Vanyo Zarkov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Marko Naydenov.

50'

Poor corner kick delivered by Goran Mihov that went straight to the opposition.

51'

Marko Naydenov hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot clattered off Goran Mihov.

52'

Marko Naydenov laid it forward to Igor Maleev, Igor Maleev latched onto the ball before Mitko Zarkov could cut it out.

Igor Maleev tried to dribble past Goran Mihov but Goran Mihov robbed Igor Maleev.

53'

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

54'

Rayno Dragomirov tried to skip past the challenge of Metodi Ivkov but Rayno Dragomirov lost the ball to Metodi Ivkov's block tackle.

55'

Tsvetomir Kondev went in with a successful block tackle on Dragan Minchev before Dragan Minchev tried to pass the ball.

56'

Plamen Kaloyanov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Dragan Minchev.

59'

Goran Mihov moved the ball forward for Vanyo Zarkov, the ball was picked up by Vanyo Zarkov before Igor Maleev could reach it.

Vanyo Zarkov attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Marko Naydenov.

60'

Marko Naydenov attempted to feed the high ball but Goran Mihov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

61'

Vanyo Zarkov delivered the ball to Goran Mihov, Igor Maleev couldn't cut it.

Goran Mihov made a pass to Vanyo Zarkov, Marko Naydenov missed his interception.

Vanyo Zarkov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Mitko Zlatkov cut it out easily.

63'

Dragan Minchev could not stop Rayno Dragomirov going past him.

Rayno Dragomirov got the float cross in from the wing, Metodi Ivkov couldn't cut it.

Radoy Manolev headed it to the goal but Mitko Zlatkov used his head to clear the ball.

64'

Yellow card shown to Branko Terziev.

65'

Metodi Ivkov tried to dribble past Plamen Kaloyanov but Plamen Kaloyanov dispossessed Metodi Ivkov.

66'

Marko Naydenov spotted Marko Skorchev in the area and chipped the ball in, Marko Skorchev took an excellent first touch before Goran Mihov could reach it.

Marko Skorchev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Branko Terziev blocked it.

67'

Metodi Ivkov tried a long range effort but Vanyo Zarkov threw himself in front of the shot.

69'

Igor Maleev played a lovely ball for Marko Naydenov, Goran Mihov failed to intercept the pass.

Marko Naydenov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Vanyo Zarkov.

70'

Dragan Minchev tried to skip past Tsvetomir Kondev but it failed.

71'

Boryan Yakimov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

72'

Igor Maleev curled the ball in at goal from long range but Vanyo Zarkov cleared the ball from danger.

73'

Rayno Dragomirov span past Metodi Ivkov.

Rayno Dragomirov put a low cross in to the near post, Dragan Minchev couldn't reach it.

Svetoslav Alekseev hastily hit it high and hard towards goal before Mitko Zlatkov could reach the ball.

Maksim Kravarov elected to fist the ball to safety.

75'

Dragan Minchev failed in his attempt to twist past Tsvetomir Kondev.

76'

Boryan Yakimov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

77'

Dragan Minchev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Tsvetomir Kondev.

78'

Dragan Minchev easily got past the challenge of Tsvetomir Kondev.

Dragan Minchev turned on the ball to leave Rayno Dragomirov standing.

Dragan Minchev put a low cross, Tsvetomir Kondev missed his interception.

Boryan Yakimov sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Radoy Manolev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

79'

Igor Maleev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marko Naydenov, Goran Mihov couldn't cut it.

Igor Maleev blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Vanyo Zarkov threw himself in front of the shot.

80'

Avgust Bayraktarov faked a shot before cutting Igor Maleev in a different direction.

Avgust Bayraktarov played a pinpoint pass to Svetoslav Alekseev, Marko Naydenov failed to intercept the pass.

Svetoslav Alekseev aimed for the top corner. Boryan Yakimov approached too late to tackle him.

Maksim Kravarov could only parry it.

81'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Radoy Manolev.

Igor Maleev had shrugged off the challenge of Vanyo Zarkov and struck a long range piledriver!.

Well held by Borislav Petkov.

82'

Dragan Minchev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Tsvetomir Kondev got to the ball first.

85'

Vanyo Zarkov attempted to feed the high ball but Metodi Ivkov closed in and intercepted the ball.

86'

Tsvetomir Kondev block tackled Mitko Zlatkov before Mitko Zlatkov could pass the ball.

87'

Pass by Marko Skorchev to Ivan Ivanov, Ivan Ivanov latched onto the ball before Plamen Kaloyanov could reach it.

Ivan Ivanov hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Mitko Zarkov approached too late to clear the danger.

Borislav Petkov need faster reflex to save it ... Vintage strike from Ivan Ivanov !!! GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Sliven albion 0 - 1 Plovdiv F.C.

88'

Marko Skorchev could not stop Goran Mihov going past him.

Goran Mihov tried to dribble past Ivan Ivanov but Ivan Ivanov won the ball from Goran Mihov.

90'

Plamen Kaloyanov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Dragan Minchev.

92'

Dragan Minchev escaped from the challenge of Tsvetomir Kondev and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Dragan Minchev scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor effort from Dragan Minchev. He was lacking match sharpness.

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