Welcome to the match between Sliven town and Smolyan athletic

1'

Tomislav Danailov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Teodosiy Kovachev.

2'

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

3'

Krastyo Minkov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lyubo Nakov.

6'

Petkan Sokolov tried to play a long ball but Tomislav Danailov made a great interception.

7'

Poor corner kick by Enyo Gruev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

8'

Stilian Bornosuzov played a high ball looking for Stoyan Parvanov to run onto it, Stoyan Parvanov took an excellent first touch before Presiyan Bachev could cut it out.

Stoyan Parvanov made a pass to Mikhail Yanev, Adriyan Maleev missed his interception.

Mikhail Yanev made space for himself and shot on the ball. Nikola Makendziev failed to charge down the shot.

Igor Ivankov did well to parry it.

9'

Teodosiy Kovachev blocked Stoyan Parvanov before Stoyan Parvanov tried to pass the ball.

10'

Nedelcho Urzichelski had a crack from the freekick. Igor Ivankov managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

11'

Tomislav Danailov hit the ball forward to Karamfil Kondev, Teodosiy Kovachev couldn't cut it.

Karamfil Kondev took the ball past Petkan Sokolov.

Chipped goalwards by Karamfil Kondev but Nikola Makendziev got himself between the ball and goal.

15'

Karamfil Kondev tried to dart past Teodosiy Kovachev but Karamfil Kondev lost the ball to Teodosiy Kovachev.

18'

Paraskev Dobrev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

20'

Lyubo Nakov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

22'

Presiyan Bachev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Mikhail Yanev made it first to the ball and intercepted.

23'

Enyo Antonov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

25'

Enyo Gruev brought the ball over the halfway line,Nedelcho Urzichelski couldn't cut it.

Evtim Popov attempted a looping header at goal but Ventsislav Stoichkov headed the ball to safety.

26'

Nikola Makendziev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

28'

Paraskev Dobrev played it past Nedelcho Urzichelski.

Paraskev Dobrev jinked confidently past Krastyo Minkov.

Paraskev Dobrev jinked past Nedelcho Urzichelski.

Paraskev Dobrev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Enyo Antonov.

29'

Karamfil Kondev moved the ball forward for Tomislav Danailov, Teodosiy Kovachev couldn't reach it.

Tomislav Danailov passed along the floor for Malin Peev to pick it up, Malin Peev took possession of the ball before Petkan Sokolov could cut it out.

Malin Peev was pressed by Nikola Makendziev but he evaded the challenge and took a shot.

But Malin Peev put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Malin Peev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

30'

Velko Sechkov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

31'

Stilian Bornosuzov ran up to take the corner.

Nedelcho Urzichelski had the beating in the air of Nikola Makendziev, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Nedelcho Urzichelski left Igor Ivankov with an easy save.

32'

Presiyan Bachev turned with the ball past Stilian Bornosuzov.

Presiyan Bachev sent in a float cross, Mikhail Yanev couldn't cut out the pass.

Velko Sechkov won the aerial challenge against Ventsislav Stoichkov, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Racho Rafailov saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

33'

Paraskev Dobrev whipped in the corner.

Enyo Antonov won the ball in the air from Nikola Makendziev, then headed the ball to safety.

35'

Poor corner kick delivered by Petkan Sokolov that went straight to the opposition.

36'

Paraskev Dobrev attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Nedelcho Urzichelski.

37'

Paraskev Dobrev tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Karamfil Kondev.

40'

Lyubo Nakov was pressed by Mikhail Yanev but he evaded the challenge and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Lyubo Nakov sent it far too high ... It was a terrible miss.

41'

Paraskev Dobrev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Stilian Bornosuzov cut it out.

42'

Enyo Gruev hit the ball high towards Presiyan Bachev in the area, Presiyan Bachev brought the ball under control superbly before Mikhail Yanev could intercept.

Presiyan Bachev found himself with plenty of time and flicked it goalwards. Ventsislav Stoichkov approached too late to clear the danger.

Racho Rafailov shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... A fine goal all round by Presiyan Bachev !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Sliven town 1 - 0 Smolyan athletic

43'

Karamfil Kondev tried to sprint past Teodosiy Kovachev but Teodosiy Kovachev robbed Karamfil Kondev.

44'

The referee showed Stoyan Parvanov a yellow card.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Smolyan athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliven town had 56% possession in the match, while Smolyan athletic had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Karamfil Kondev played a lovely ball for Nedelcho Urzichelski, Nikola Makendziev missed his interception.

Nedelcho Urzichelski 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 Teodosiy Kovachev.

47'

Ventsislav Stoichkov played the ball to Krastyo Minkov's feet, Krastyo Minkov picked up on the ball before Lyubo Nakov could cut it out.

Krastyo Minkov sprinted to escape from Paraskev Dobrev.

Krastyo Minkov put a low cross in to the near post, Lyubo Nakov couldn't reach it.

Mikhail Yanev played the ball instantly down the right. Nikola Makendziev couldn't cut out the pass.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Stilian Bornosuzov. Adriyan Maleev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went just wide by Stilian Bornosuzov ... A wasted opportunity.

49'

Petkan Sokolov laid it forward to Teodosiy Kovachev, Teodosiy Kovachev took it in his stride before Tomislav Danailov could reach it.

Teodosiy Kovachev evaded the challenge of Karamfil Kondev and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Teodosiy Kovachev left Racho Rafailov with an easy save.

56'

Ventsislav Stoichkov dribbled past Teodosiy Kovachev.

Ventsislav Stoichkov played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Petkan Sokolov.

58'

Lyubo Nakov chipped the ball toward Velko Sechkov, Mikhail Yanev failed to reach the ball.

Velko Sechkov got free in the penalty area and shot. Enyo Antonov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Racho Rafailov gathered the ball safely.

59'

Paraskev Dobrev dribbled past Krastyo Minkov.

Paraskev Dobrev tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Nedelcho Urzichelski.

61'

Presiyan Bachev played a wonderful ball for Enyo Gruev, Enyo Gruev latched onto the ball before Mikhail Yanev could reach it.

Enyo Gruev swung in a float cross over Stilian Bornosuzov.

Evtim Popov connected with a diving header for a goal but Enyo Antonov headed the ball clear.

62'

Presiyan Bachev delivered the ball to Enyo Gruev, Enyo Gruev trapped the ball nicely before Mikhail Yanev could cut it out.

Enyo Gruev lifted the ball towards Evtim Popov in the area, Evtim Popov brought the ball under control superbly before Stilian Bornosuzov could cut it out.

Evtim Popov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Enyo Antonov.

63'

Poor corner kick delivered by Ventsislav Stoichkov that went straight to the opposition.

66'

Paraskev Dobrev made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Krastyo Minkov.

67'

Teodosiy Kovachev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

68'

Enyo Gruev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Presiyan Bachev, Enyo Gruev took it in his stride before Mikhail Yanev could intercept.

Enyo Gruev tried to get past Stilian Bornosuzov but Stilian Bornosuzov took the ball away from Enyo Gruev.

69'

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

75'

Petkan Sokolov played the ball to Teodosiy Kovachev's feet, Teodosiy Kovachev took possession of the ball before Tomislav Danailov could intercept.

Teodosiy Kovachev delivered the ball to Evtim Popov, Evtim Popov latched onto the ball before Karamfil Kondev could cut it out.

Evtim Popov held up the ball, evading the challenge of Enyo Antonov and fired in a shot at goal.

The ball hit the net after Racho Rafailov failed to save ... Evtim Popov scored a goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Sliven town 2 - 0 Smolyan athletic

76'

Paraskev Dobrev passed along the floor for Lyubo Nakov to pick it up, Lyubo Nakov latched onto the ball before Krastyo Minkov could reach it.

Lyubo Nakov tried to dribble past Nedelcho Urzichelski but failed.

78'

Stilian Bornosuzov took the play over the halfway line,Lyubo Nakov couldn't cut out the pass.

Nikola Makendziev got ahead of Stoyan Parvanov to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

79'

Stilian Bornosuzov unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Presiyan Bachev got himself between the ball and goal.

80'

Lyubo Nakov tried to play a long ball forward but Karamfil Kondev made a great interception.

83'

Velko Sechkov lobbed it over the halfway line,Tomislav Danailov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Evtim Popov got ahead of Enyo Antonov to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Racho Rafailov was caught out of position ... Evtim Popov found the net !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Sliven town 3 - 0 Smolyan athletic

84'

Nedelcho Urzichelski went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

85'

The referee showed Tomislav Danailov a yellow card.

86'

Paraskev Dobrev tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Krastyo Minkov got in the way of the ball.

87'

Nedelcho Urzichelski played a wonderful ball for Krastyo Minkov, Krastyo Minkov took possession of the ball before Lyubo Nakov could reach it.

Krastyo Minkov tried to take the ball past Paraskev Dobrev but Paraskev Dobrev robbed Krastyo Minkov.

90'

Paraskev Dobrev made a pass to Enyo Gruev, Enyo Gruev took possession of the ball before Nedelcho Urzichelski could intercept.

Enyo Gruev tried to float it into the area but The ball was touched on by Krastyo Minkov.

91'

Stilian Bornosuzov sprinted past Presiyan Bachev.

Stilian Bornosuzov tried to use his skill to go past Enyo Gruev but Enyo Gruev succesfully won the ball from Stilian Bornosuzov.

92'

Evtim Popov passed it high to Velko Sechkov, Enyo Antonov couldn't reach it.

Good play by Velko Sechkov in making himself some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Ventsislav Stoichkov approached too late to tackle him.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

End Match Sliven town 3 - 0 Smolyan athletic