Welcome to the match between Sliven F.C. and Smolyan F.C.

4'

Alek Ryadkov directed the ball to Galabin Levashki, Galabin Levashki picked up on the ball before Drago Vantchev could reach it.

Galabin Levashki attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Stilian Nikolov.

5'

Kamen Lyubenov hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Branimir Nikolaev cleared the ball.

6'

Svetoslav Alekseev tried to dart past Tomislav Ilchev but Tomislav Ilchev took the ball away from Svetoslav Alekseev.

7'

Branimir Nikolaev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Galabin Levashki blocked it.

8'

Evstati Genev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

9'

Nasko Garov span past Stilian Nikolov.

Nasko Garov surged past Drago Vantchev!.

Nasko Garov tried to score but Encho Genov went in with a successful block tackle on him.

10'

Volen Tinkov knocked a lovely ball for Branimir Nikolaev, Evstati Genev couldn't cut out the pass.

Branimir Nikolaev curled the ball in at goal from distance. Svetoslav Alekseev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Martin Rumenov did well to save and hold onto the ball.

11'

Nasko Garov hit it high to Alek Ryadkov, Encho Genov missed his interception.

Alek Ryadkov shot! but Tomislav Ilchev got himself between the ball and goal.

12'

Galabin Levashki sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

13'

Yoan Boyadzhiev jinked confidently past Balkan Hristozov.

Yoan Boyadzhiev had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Branimir Nikolaev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Yoan Boyadzhiev's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

14'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Kamen Lyubenov.

16'

Nasko Garov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Drago Vantchev.

20'

Kamen Lyubenov was pressed by Drago Vantchev but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from long range.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

21'

Kamen Lyubenov had the strength to hold off Balkan Hristozov.

Swerving shot by Kamen Lyubenov from 20 yards but Branimir Nikolaev cleared the ball from danger.

23'

Paskal Hristozov tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Avram Zhekov.

24'

Tomislav Ilchev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

25'

Kamen Lyubenov dribbled past Branimir Nikolaev.

Kamen Lyubenov got past Balkan Hristozov with ease.

Kamen Lyubenov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Branimir Nikolaev made a great interception.

26'

Volen Tinkov attempted to lob the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Evstati Genev.

27'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Adriyan Kraev.

28'

Svetoslav Alekseev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tomislav Ilchev.

30'

Svetoslav Alekseev tried to knock a long ball forward but Balkan Hristozov got in the way of the ball.

32'

Galabin Levashki hit it high to Tsvetomir Ratnikov, Drago Vantchev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tsvetomir Ratnikov found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Tomislav Ilchev got in and cleared the danger.

33'

Poor corner kick by Galabin Levashki. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

35'

Adriyan Kraev took the play over the halfway line,Evstati Genev couldn't cut it.

Gatso Zarev got above Paskal Hristozov to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Stilian Nikolov hit the ball forward to Adriyan Kraev, Adriyan Kraev took possession of the ball before Yoan Boyadzhiev could reach it.

Vicious shot by Adriyan Kraev for the top corner. Paskal Hristozov approached too late to clear the danger.

Martin Rumenov did well to tip it over the bar.

36'

Nasko Garov tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Drago Vantchev.

37'

Galabin Levashki directed the ball to Nasko Garov, Nasko Garov took it in his stride before Drago Vantchev could reach it.

Nasko Garov crossed the ball high and hard, Stilian Nikolov failed to reach the ball.

Encho Genov jumped with Tsvetomir Ratnikov and won the ball, then headed clear the danger.

39'

Branimir Nikolaev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kamen Lyubenov.

41'

Evstati Genev was pressed by Avram Zhekov but he evaded the challenge and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Brilliantly saved by Todor Dechev!.

42'

Branimir Nikolaev lofted the ball high towards Avram Zhekov, Avram Zhekov brought the ball down well before Ventsislav Rangelov could intercept.

Avram Zhekov evaded the challenge of Paskal Hristozov and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Martin Rumenov used his fists to clear the ball.

43'

Yoan Boyadzhiev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

44'

Gatso Zarev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

45'

Branimir Nikolaev hit the ball forward to Balkan Hristozov, Kamen Lyubenov failed to reach the ball.

Balkan Hristozov tried to sprint past Ventsislav Rangelov but Ventsislav Rangelov denied.

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

49'

Tsvetomir Ratnikov tried to chip the ball forward but Balkan Hristozov got in the way of the ball.

50'

Kamen Lyubenov twisted past Balkan Hristozov.

From medium range, Kamen Lyubenov bent the ball towards goal. Branimir Nikolaev couldn't reach it.

Todor Dechev used his fists to clear the ball.

51'

Stilian Nikolov lifted the ball towards Adriyan Kraev in the area, Adriyan Kraev brought the ball under control superbly before Nasko Garov could reach it.

Adriyan Kraev tried to get onto the pass but Paskal Hristozov cut it out easily.

52'

Stilian Nikolov tried to get onto the pass but Nasko Garov cut it out.

54'

Kamen Lyubenov tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Balkan Hristozov.

56'

Galabin Levashki spotted Svetoslav Alekseev in the area and chipped the ball in, Svetoslav Alekseev brought the ball down well before Drago Vantchev could intercept.

Svetoslav Alekseev directed the ball nicely to Paskal Hristozov, Paskal Hristozov took it in his stride before Encho Genov could cut it out.

Paskal Hristozov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Tomislav Ilchev came close and blocked it.

57'

Encho Genov put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot was charged down by Kamen Lyubenov.

62'

Stilian Nikolov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Galabin Levashki did well to spot and intercept the pass.

64'

Drago Vantchev ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Tomislav Ilchev won the ball in the air from Yoan Boyadzhiev, then headed the ball upfield.

Encho Genov found a gap and struck the ball with fury. Paskal Hristozov failed to charge down the shot.

Martin Rumenov was poorly placed and had no chance ... Encho Genov finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Sliven F.C. 0 - 1 Smolyan F.C.

65'

Branimir Nikolaev played the ball to Balkan Hristozov's feet, Ventsislav Rangelov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Balkan Hristozov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kamen Lyubenov.

66'

Kamen Lyubenov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

68'

Galabin Levashki directed the ball nicely past Drago Vantchev to Nasko Garov.

Nasko Garov crossed into the box from the wing, Stilian Nikolov couldn't cut it.

Tomislav Ilchev got to the ball before Ventsislav Rangelov, then used his head to clear the ball.

69'

Galabin Levashki directed the ball to Nasko Garov, Nasko Garov trapped the ball nicely before Avram Zhekov could reach it.

Nasko Garov tried to jink past Drago Vantchev but it failed.

71'

Stilian Nikolov played a wonderful ball for Drago Vantchev, Drago Vantchev took possession of the ball before Galabin Levashki could reach it.

Drago Vantchev tried to play it past Nasko Garov but Nasko Garov nicked the ball from the toes of Drago Vantchev.

73'

Galabin Levashki put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot clattered off Drago Vantchev.

74'

Kamen Lyubenov surged past Balkan Hristozov!.

Kamen Lyubenov fed the ball forward to Alek Ryadkov, Branimir Nikolaev failed to intercept the pass.

Alek Ryadkov found a perfect spot and struck it. Tomislav Ilchev approached too late to block it.

Todor Dechev saved well and held the ball.

75'

Svetoslav Alekseev passed the ball perfectly to Evstati Genev, Volen Tinkov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Evstati Genev got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Avram Zhekov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Todor Dechev tipped the ball round the post.

77'

Kamen Lyubenov played a pinpoint pass to Ventsislav Rangelov, Ventsislav Rangelov latched onto the ball before Balkan Hristozov could reach it.

Ventsislav Rangelov attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Branimir Nikolaev got himself between the ball and goal.

79'

Galabin Levashki tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Drago Vantchev.

80'

Kamen Lyubenov bent it past Balkan Hristozov from long range.

But it was well wide from Kamen Lyubenov ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

81'

Evstati Genev tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Volen Tinkov.

82'

Avram Zhekov tried to use his skill to go past Yoan Boyadzhiev but his possession is lost through a tackle by Yoan Boyadzhiev.

84'

Ventsislav Rangelov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

86'

Kamen Lyubenov made a pass to Ventsislav Rangelov, Ventsislav Rangelov trapped the ball nicely before Balkan Hristozov could intercept.

Ventsislav Rangelov evaded the challenge of Branimir Nikolaev and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

87'

Kamen Lyubenov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Balkan Hristozov blocked it.

88'

Avram Zhekov looked for the head of Adriyan Kraev, Adriyan Kraev brought the ball under control superbly before Svetoslav Alekseev could cut it out.

Adriyan Kraev aimed for the top corner but the shot was blocked by Yoan Boyadzhiev.

89'

Yoan Boyadzhiev tried an in-swinging corner.

Evstati Genev headed at goal but Encho Genov headed the ball to safety.

91'

Yoan Boyadzhiev knocked a lovely ball for Svetoslav Alekseev, the ball was picked up by Svetoslav Alekseev before Volen Tinkov could reach it.

Svetoslav Alekseev took the ball past Avram Zhekov.

Svetoslav Alekseev found a chance to score but Encho Genov made an important challenge!.

End Match Sliven F.C. 0 - 1 Smolyan F.C.