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

1'

Lazar Pirgov tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Asen Penev.

2'

Tsvetomir Mechov played the ball into the area,Lazar Ilchev failed to reach the ball.

Tihomir Kotsev aimed a one touch pass to his left . Timotei Daskalov failed to intercept the pass.

Ivaylo Bayraktarov lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired off a shot. Valentin Vodenicharov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Adalbert Domakinov managed to turn it over his bar.

3'

Igor Kapitanov got past Venko Hristov.

Igor Kapitanov had the strength to hold off Blagoy Lahchev.

Igor Kapitanov tried to lob it over the keeper but Valentin Vodenicharov got himself between the ball and goal.

4'

Blagoy Lahchev looked to play the ball long to Timotei Daskalov, Timotei Daskalov latched onto the ball before Asen Penev could cut it out.

Timotei Daskalov got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Plamen Lazarov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Timotei Daskalov put it just over ... A real chance wasted.

6'

Venko Hristov took the ball past Plamen Lazarov.

Venko Hristov passed the ball to Blagoy Lahchev, Blagoy Lahchev took possession of the ball before Asen Penev could intercept.

Blagoy Lahchev played a lovely ball for Lazar Pirgov, Lazar Pirgov trapped the ball nicely before Plamen Genchev could cut it out.

Lazar Pirgov tried to move the ball forward but Plamen Lazarov got in the way of the ball.

13'

Plamen Genchev ran up to take the corner.

Tihomir Kotsev made an attacking header but Timotei Daskalov headed the ball clear.

14'

Asen Penev made a good pass to Igor Kapitanov, Venko Hristov couldn't reach it.

Swerving shot by Igor Kapitanov from 20 yards. Blagoy Lahchev failed to block the shot.

But Igor Kapitanov couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor effort from Igor Kapitanov. He was lacking match sharpness.

16'

From long range, Mikhail Orlinov bent the ball towards goal but the shot clattered off Mikhail Filev.

17'

Tsvetomir Mechov tried to lift the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Goran Ferdinandov.

18'

Mikhail Orlinov hit the ball forward to Lazar Pirgov, Lazar Pirgov trapped the ball nicely before Mikhail Filev could cut it out.

Lazar Pirgov tried to skip past the challenge of Elin Radev but Elin Radev won the ball from Lazar Pirgov.

19'

Blagoy Lahchev attempted to feed the high ball but it was well intercepted by Asen Penev.

20'

Iliyan Svinarov was shown a yellow card.

Mikhail Orlinov knocked a long ball to Boyko Zlatev, Boyko Zlatev took it in his stride before Elin Radev could reach it.

Boyko Zlatev found a gap and took a shot. Plamen Genchev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Yani Hadziev elected to fist the ball to safety.

22'

Block tackle from Venko Hristov, easily dispossessing Igor Kapitanov before Igor Kapitanov tried to pass the ball.

23'

Tsvetomir Mechov was shown a yellow card.

Lazar Ilchev played a great ball for Goran Ferdinandov, Goran Ferdinandov took possession of the ball before Ivaylo Bayraktarov could reach it.

Goran Ferdinandov looked destined to score from medium range but Tsvetomir Mechov made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

24'

Lazar Ilchev tried to jink past Ivaylo Bayraktarov but Ivaylo Bayraktarov succesfully won the ball from Lazar Ilchev.

25'

Igor Kapitanov tried to pass the ball forward but Blagoy Lahchev came close and blocked it.

27'

Venko Hristov block tackled Igor Kapitanov before Igor Kapitanov could pass the ball.

29'

Elin Radev played a high ball into the area looking for Tihomir Kotsev, Tihomir Kotsev controlled the ball when bringing it down before Blagoy Lahchev could reach it.

Tihomir Kotsev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Valentin Vodenicharov.

31'

Mikhail Orlinov knocked a lovely ball for Lazar Pirgov, Lazar Pirgov picked up on the ball before Mikhail Filev could reach it.

Lazar Pirgov got the float cross in from the wing, Elin Radev couldn't cut it.

Plamen Genchev won the ball in the air from Blagoy Lahchev, then headed the ball to safety.

32'

Blagoy Lahchev tried a long range effort but Asen Penev scrambled the ball away.

33'

Blagoy Lahchev played the ball to Venko Hristov's feet, Asen Penev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Venko Hristov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Igor Kapitanov.

34'

Lazar Pirgov passed along the floor for Lazar Ilchev to pick it up, Lazar Ilchev picked up on the ball before Mikhail Filev could intercept.

Lazar Ilchev tried to deliver a float cross but Elin Radev intercepted the cross.

35'

Blagoy Lahchev failed in his attempt to skip past Mikhail Filev.

36'

Mikhail Orlinov faked a pass then cut Mikhail Filev in a different direction.

Mikhail Orlinov crossed the ball high into the box, Elin Radev couldn't reach it.

Plamen Lazarov out-jumped Venko Hristov and retained possession.

37'

Elin Radev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

38'

Anatoli Zahariev curled the ball in at goal from long range. Mikhail Filev approached too late to tackle him.

But Anatoli Zahariev put it narrowly over ... A real chance wasted.

39'

Lazar Pirgov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mikhail Orlinov, Lazar Pirgov trapped the ball nicely before Ivaylo Bayraktarov could cut it out.

A low cross was delivered by Lazar Pirgov, Mikhail Filev couldn't cut it.

Boyko Zlatev approached and took a quick shot on the ball, Plamen Lazarov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Yani Hadziev did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Boyko Zlatev scored a fantastic goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Sliven F.C. 1 - 0 Smolyan rangers

40'

Boyko Zlatev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Ivaylo Bayraktarov.

41'

Mikhail Filev fed the high ball through to Iliyan Svinarov, Lazar Pirgov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Iliyan Svinarov evaded the challenge of Valentin Vodenicharov and struck it at goal.

Adalbert Domakinov was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

42'

Valentin Vodenicharov received a yellow card.

Boyko Zlatev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

43'

Blagoy Lahchev played the ball to Venko Hristov's feet, Venko Hristov latched onto the ball before Asen Penev could intercept.

Venko Hristov unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Igor Kapitanov cleared the ball.

44'

Elin Radev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

45'

Venko Hristov easily got past the challenge of Asen Penev.

From medium range, Venko Hristov bent the ball towards goal but Igor Kapitanov made the clearance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Sliven F.C. took the lead.Sliven F.C. had 56% possession in the match, while Smolyan rangers had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Tsvetomir Mechov faked a shot before cutting Lazar Ilchev in a different direction.

Tsvetomir Mechov tried his luck with a long range chip. Goran Ferdinandov approached too late to clear the danger.

Tsvetomir Mechov's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

49'

Lazar Pirgov blocked Mikhail Filev before Mikhail Filev could pass the ball.

50'

Elin Radev lofted the ball to Tihomir Kotsev, Blagoy Lahchev couldn't cut it.

Tihomir Kotsev made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Timotei Daskalov.

51'

Blagoy Lahchev tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Asen Penev.

55'

Ivaylo Bayraktarov could not stop Goran Ferdinandov going past him.

Goran Ferdinandov got the float cross in from the wing, Tsvetomir Mechov couldn't cut it.

Anatoli Zahariev rose bravely above Plamen Lazarov to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Yani Hadziev elected to fist the ball to safety.

56'

Asen Penev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

57'

Mikhail Orlinov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

59'

Elin Radev tried to get onto the pass but Lazar Pirgov cut it out.

60'

Igor Kapitanov passed the ball to Asen Penev, Venko Hristov failed to intercept the pass.

Asen Penev made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Blagoy Lahchev.

62'

Igor Kapitanov dribbled confidently past Blagoy Lahchev.

Igor Kapitanov had the chance to score from medium range but he was tackled by Venko Hristov.

63'

Tihomir Kotsev tried to score from long range but he was denied space by Lazar Pirgov.

64'

Lazar Ilchev made a pass to Goran Ferdinandov, Plamen Genchev missed his interception.

Goran Ferdinandov looked destined to score from medium range but he was tackled by Ivaylo Bayraktarov.

68'

Lazar Pirgov picked up Mikhail Orlinov's excellent ball, Elin Radev failed to reach the ball.

Lazar Pirgov dribbled past Mikhail Filev.

Lazar Pirgov lost the ball to Elin Radev's block tackle before Lazar Pirgov tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

75'

Venko Hristov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

76'

Mikhail Orlinov tried to play it past Mikhail Filev but Mikhail Filev dispossessed Mikhail Orlinov.

78'

Blagoy Lahchev made good use of the scissors dribble. As Tihomir Kotsev lost his balance, Blagoy Lahchev dribbled past Tihomir Kotsev.

Blagoy Lahchev played a pinpoint pass to Venko Hristov, the ball was picked up by Venko Hristov before Asen Penev could reach it.

Venko Hristov attempted a thunderous drive! but Plamen Lazarov made the clearance.

79'

Asen Penev picked up Igor Kapitanov's excellent ball, Venko Hristov couldn't reach it.

Asen Penev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Blagoy Lahchev.

80'

Mikhail Orlinov tried to twist past Mikhail Filev but Mikhail Filev didn't allow.

84'

Igor Kapitanov tried to lift the ball forward but Venko Hristov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

85'

Igor Kapitanov tried to skip past Venko Hristov but Venko Hristov didn't allow.

87'

The referee showed Valentin Vodenicharov the red card.

88'

Goran Ferdinandov played a lovely ball for Lazar Ilchev, Ivaylo Bayraktarov missed his interception.

Lazar Ilchev played a perfect pass for Goran Ferdinandov, Goran Ferdinandov trapped the ball nicely before Tsvetomir Mechov could reach it.

Goran Ferdinandov escaped from the challenge of Ivaylo Bayraktarov and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Yani Hadziev punched the ball clear.

93'

Anatoli Zahariev elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Mikhail Orlinov beat Plamen Lazarov to the ball, then made an attacking header.

Yani Hadziev was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Mikhail Orlinov scored an excellent goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Sliven F.C. 2 - 0 Smolyan rangers

94'

Yellow card shown to Boyko Zlatev.

End Match Sliven F.C. 2 - 0 Smolyan rangers