Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Balchik county

3'

Venko Bayraktarov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

8'

Iordan Genadiev tried to skip past Adrian Stoykov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Adrian Stoykov.

9'

Rayno Kunchev hit the ball forward to Hristiyan Kosev, Metodi Markov failed to intercept the pass.

Hristiyan Kosev chipped it forward to Iordan Genadiev, Nasko Lahchev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Iordan Genadiev but Venko Bayraktarov got in and cleared the danger.

10'

Stanko Novakov skipped easily past Iordan Genadiev.

Stanko Novakov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Trayan Pavlov cut it out.

11'

Nasko Lahchev looked certain to score from long range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Petkan Karadzov.

12'

Ivan Stefanov showed Marko Mechev a clean set of heels.

Ivan Stefanov hit the ball from medium range. Radoslav Berbatov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Ivan Stefanov sent it wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

14'

Nasko Lahchev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Petkan Karadzov cut it out easily.

15'

Marko Mechev sent in the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

16'

Rayno Kunchev tried to move the ball forward but Metodi Markov found himself in the way of the ball.

17'

Stanko Novakov lofted the ball high towards Nayden Bornosuzov, Nayden Bornosuzov took an excellent first touch before Trayan Pavlov could cut it out.

Nayden Bornosuzov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gavril Peev showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

18'

Stanko Novakov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Iordan Genadiev made a great interception.

19'

Corner taken by Radko Bratanov and cut out by the opposition.

20'

Pass by Iordan Genadiev to Trayan Pavlov, Adrian Stoykov failed to intercept the pass.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Stanko Novakov before Trayan Pavlov attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

21'

Radoslav Berbatov twisted past Kalin Martinov.

Radoslav Berbatov delivered a low cross, Ivan Stefanov couldn't reach it.

Nayden Bornosuzov let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but the shot was blocked by Gavril Peev.

22'

Nasko Lahchev fed the ball forward to Metodi Markov, Petkan Karadzov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Metodi Markov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Rayno Kunchev.

24'

Radoslav Berbatov struck the freekick. Nikifor Dashev managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

26'

Nasko Lahchev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Rayno Kunchev and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Nasko Lahchev didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor miss from Nasko Lahchev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

28'

Metodi Markov fed the ball forward to Stanko Novakov, Stanko Novakov took possession of the ball before Iordan Genadiev could reach it.

Stanko Novakov got the float cross in from the wing, Trayan Pavlov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alben Haralampiev climbed above Hristiyan Kosev, then attempted a looping header at goal.

It went close from Alben Haralampiev ... He should have scored.

30'

Ivan Stefanov tried to dribble past Marko Mechev but Marko Mechev dispossessed Ivan Stefanov.

31'

Nasko Lahchev looked certain to score from long range but Rayno Kunchev made an crucial challenge!.

33'

Petkan Karadzov blocked Nasko Lahchev in a good, clean tackle before Nasko Lahchev could pass the ball.

34'

Kalin Martinov had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Stanko Novakov scrambled the ball away.

35'

Trayan Pavlov dribbled past Adrian Stoykov.

Trayan Pavlov tried to skip past the challenge of Stanko Novakov but Stanko Novakov block tackled Trayan Pavlov.

39'

Nasko Lahchev got past Petkan Karadzov with ease.

Nasko Lahchev tried to dart past Rayno Kunchev but Rayno Kunchev block tackled Nasko Lahchev.

41'

Adrian Stoykov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Iordan Genadiev lost his balance, Adrian Stoykov dribbled past Iordan Genadiev.

Adrian Stoykov tried to skip past the challenge of Trayan Pavlov but failed.

42'

Nasko Lahchev played a lovely ball for Metodi Markov, Metodi Markov trapped the ball nicely before Petkan Karadzov could cut it out.

Metodi Markov made a pass to Alben Haralampiev, the ball was picked up by Alben Haralampiev before Rayno Kunchev could cut it out.

Alben Haralampiev escaped from the challenge of Hristiyan Kosev and shot.

Nikifor Dashev did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

45'

Hristiyan Kosev took the ball past Marko Mechev.

Hristiyan Kosev swung in a float cross, Radoslav Berbatov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Venko Bayraktarov got ahead of Petkan Karadzov to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Sliven athletic had 56% possession in the match, while Balchik county had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Rayno Kunchev tried to play a long ball but Venko Bayraktarov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

47'

Adrian Stoykov played the ball to Stanko Novakov's feet, Iordan Genadiev failed to intercept the pass.

Stanko Novakov dribbled past Trayan Pavlov.

Stanko Novakov found an opportunity to score but he couldn't escape the attentions of Gavril Peev.

49'

Metodi Markov tried to twist past Petkan Karadzov but Petkan Karadzov didn't allow.

50'

Ivan Stefanov played a perfect pass for Kalin Martinov, Marko Mechev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kalin Martinov curled the ball in at goal from long range. Radoslav Berbatov approached too late to tackle him.

Emiliyan Naumov managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

51'

Poor corner kick delivered by Adrian Stoykov that went straight to the opposition.

52'

Petkan Karadzov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Nasko Lahchev.

53'

Ivan Stefanov played a lovely ball for Kalin Martinov, Kalin Martinov took possession of the ball before Marko Mechev could reach it.

Kalin Martinov took the ball past Radoslav Berbatov.

Kalin Martinov tried to square the ball from the wing but The ball was touched on by Marko Mechev.

54'

Alben Haralampiev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

57'

Nasko Lahchev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Petkan Karadzov.

58'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Venko Bayraktarov.

59'

Rayno Kunchev tried to twist past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov block tackled Rayno Kunchev.

60'

Ivan Stefanov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

62'

From long range, Iordan Genadiev bent the ball towards goal. Adrian Stoykov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went close from Iordan Genadiev ... He buckled under the pressure.

63'

Metodi Markov took the ball past Petkan Karadzov.

Metodi Markov sprinted past Rayno Kunchev.

Metodi Markov was able to make space and had a crack at goal. Gavril Peev approached too late to clear the danger.

Nikifor Dashev had no chance to stop the ball ... Vintage strike from Metodi Markov !!! GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Sliven athletic 1 - 0 Balchik county

64'

Metodi Markov tried to dribble past Petkan Karadzov but Petkan Karadzov didn't allow.

65'

Adrian Stoykov hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Trayan Pavlov removed the danger.

67'

Radoslav Berbatov directed the ball nicely to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev took possession of the ball before Ivan Stefanov could intercept.

Block tackle from Kalin Martinov, easily dispossessing Marko Mechev before Marko Mechev tried to get onto the pass.

68'

Corner taken by Gavril Peev.

Iordan Genadiev got ahead of Venko Bayraktarov to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Emiliyan Naumov made an acrobatic save.

69'

Trayan Pavlov passed the ball perfectly to Iordan Genadiev, Adrian Stoykov couldn't reach it.

Iordan Genadiev bent it past Stanko Novakov from medium range.

But it went over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

71'

Stanko Novakov delivered the ball to Nasko Lahchev, Nasko Lahchev latched onto the ball before Petkan Karadzov could reach it.

Nasko Lahchev bent it from medium range. Rayno Kunchev approached too late to clear the danger.

But Nasko Lahchev didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an epic miss.

72'

Radko Bratanov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

74'

Radoslav Berbatov lofted the ball high towards Alben Haralampiev, Alben Haralampiev controlled the ball when bringing it down before Kalin Martinov could intercept.

Alben Haralampiev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Hristiyan Kosev.

76'

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

77'

Marko Mechev darted past Hristiyan Kosev.

Marko Mechev tried to dribble past Kalin Martinov but Kalin Martinov didn't allow.

79'

Nasko Lahchev jinked confidently past Petkan Karadzov.

Nasko Lahchev hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Rayno Kunchev charged down the shot.

80'

Ivan Stefanov tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Marko Mechev.

81'

Metodi Markov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

82'

Petkan Karadzov tried to use his skill to go past Metodi Markov but Petkan Karadzov lost out to Metodi Markov.

84'

Kalin Martinov directed the ball past Marko Mechev to Ivan Stefanov.

Ivan Stefanov sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Radoslav Berbatov approached too late to block it.

Emiliyan Naumov didn't move fast enough to save it ... Ivan Stefanov found the net !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Sliven athletic 1 - 1 Balchik county

85'

Trayan Pavlov knocked a lovely ball for Iordan Genadiev, Iordan Genadiev picked up on the ball before Stanko Novakov could cut it out.

Iordan Genadiev tried to lob the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Adrian Stoykov.

86'

Metodi Markov got past Petkan Karadzov with ease.

Metodi Markov tried to skip past Rayno Kunchev but Rayno Kunchev block tackled Metodi Markov.

88'

Nasko Lahchev took the ball confidently past Petkan Karadzov.

Nasko Lahchev tried to sprint past Rayno Kunchev but Nasko Lahchev lost the ball to Rayno Kunchev.

89'

Metodi Markov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Petkan Karadzov came close and blocked it.

90'

Trayan Pavlov tried to twist past Adrian Stoykov but failed.

92'

The freekick was quickly taken by Kalin Martinov. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

94'

Rayno Kunchev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Metodi Markov.

95'

Alben Haralampiev tried to feed the high ball but Petkan Karadzov blocked it.

End Match Sliven athletic 1 - 1 Balchik county