Welcome to the match between Ruse orient and Sliven athletic

2'

Radoslav Berbatov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

4'

Balkan Kotsev tried to jink past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov didn't allow.

7'

Adalbert Dafchev shielded the ball from Metodi Markov and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

8'

Radoslav Berbatov skipped easily past the challenge of Kalin Kolev.

Radoslav Berbatov evaded the challenge of Lachezar Gadzhev and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Vladimir Hristozov saved and deflected the ball clear.

9'

Teodosiy Velev directed the ball to Alben Haralampiev, Alben Haralampiev picked up on the ball before Peyo Garov could reach it.

Alben Haralampiev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Adalbert Dafchev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

10'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to dart past Kalin Kolev but Radoslav Berbatov lost out to Kalin Kolev.

13'

Adalbert Dafchev hit a lovely long ball forward,Metodi Markov couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Balkan Kotsev shot towards goal, Teodosiy Velev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Balkan Kotsev put it well wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

15'

Adalbert Dafchev tried to play a long ball but Metodi Markov found himself in the way of the ball.

17'

Poor corner kick by Ivaylo Pironkov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

18'

Adalbert Dafchev hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Metodi Markov made the clearance.

22'

Radoslav Berbatov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Kalin Kolev showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

23'

Adalbert Dafchev delivered the ball to Peyo Garov, Peyo Garov latched onto the ball before Metodi Markov could cut it out.

Peyo Garov fed the ball forward to Grigor Nedkov, Nasko Lahchev couldn't cut out the pass.

Shot by Grigor Nedkov but the shot was blocked by Teodosiy Velev.

25'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Marko Mechev before Lachezar Gadzhev tried to pass the ball.

26'

Peyo Garov went in with a successful block tackle on Nasko Lahchev before Nasko Lahchev attempted to pass the ball.

28'

Dian Minkov knocked a lovely ball for Nasko Lahchev, Nasko Lahchev took it in his stride before Peyo Garov could cut it out.

Nasko Lahchev twisted past Adalbert Dafchev.

Nasko Lahchev made space for himself and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Yani Karshev couldn't reach it.

Nasko Lahchev sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

30'

Adalbert Dafchev played a pinpoint pass to Peyo Garov, the ball was picked up by Peyo Garov before Metodi Markov could reach it.

Peyo Garov found an opportunity to score from medium range but Nasko Lahchev succesfully won the ball from him.

31'

Balkan Kotsev attempted to feed the high ball but Adrian Stoykov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

32'

Lachezar Gadzhev blocked Nasko Lahchev in a good, clean tackle before Nasko Lahchev attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

34'

Stanko Novakov attempted to feed the high ball but Ventsislav Mikhailov cut it out easily.

35'

Lachezar Gadzhev tried to use his skill to go past Nasko Lahchev but Nasko Lahchev block tackled Lachezar Gadzhev.

36'

Lachezar Gadzhev moved the ball forward for Kalin Kolev, Kalin Kolev took it in his stride before Dian Minkov could intercept.

Kalin Kolev tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Marko Mechev.

37'

Peyo Garov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Nasko Lahchev.

38'

Nasko Lahchev signalled to the bench and had to come off.

Milen Bonev replaced the injured Nasko Lahchev.

Radoslav Berbatov tried to get onto the pass but Kalin Kolev made it first to the ball and intercepted.

42'

Radoslav Berbatov attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ivaylo Pironkov.

43'

Alben Avramov played the ball to Ventsislav Mikhailov's feet, Adrian Stoykov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ventsislav Mikhailov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Stanko Novakov intercepted but couldn't control.

44'

Alben Avramov directed the ball to Ventsislav Mikhailov, Ventsislav Mikhailov picked up on the ball before Stanko Novakov could cut it out.

Ventsislav Mikhailov bent it from long range. Adrian Stoykov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Emiliyan Naumov did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Ruse orient had 53% possession in the match, while Sliven athletic had 47%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Adalbert Dafchev lost the ball to Milen Bonev's block tackle before Adalbert Dafchev tried to fire in a shot at goal from long range.

47'

Kalin Kolev skipped easily past Marko Mechev.

Kalin Kolev tried a banana shot from distance!. Radoslav Berbatov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Well held by Emiliyan Naumov.

48'

Adalbert Dafchev played a wonderful ball for Peyo Garov, Peyo Garov took it in his stride before Milen Bonev could intercept.

Peyo Garov tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball came off Metodi Markov.

51'

Marko Mechev block tackled Lachezar Gadzhev before Lachezar Gadzhev tried to get onto the pass.

52'

Dian Minkov skipped easily past the challenge of Ventsislav Mikhailov.

Dian Minkov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Alben Avramov threw himself in front of the shot.

58'

Stanko Novakov took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Ventsislav Mikhailov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ivaylo Pironkov climbed above Nayden Bornosuzov, then headed the ball to safety.

60'

Grigor Nedkov tried to get past Adrian Stoykov but Grigor Nedkov lost the ball to Adrian Stoykov's block tackle.

61'

Lachezar Gadzhev hit the ball forward to Kalin Kolev, the ball was picked up by Kalin Kolev before Marko Mechev could reach it.

Kalin Kolev lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Radoslav Berbatov couldn't cut it.

Teodosiy Velev jumped with Balkan Kotsev and won the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

63'

Kalin Kolev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lachezar Gadzhev, the ball was picked up by Kalin Kolev before Marko Mechev could cut it out.

Kalin Kolev tried to cross the ball low but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Radoslav Berbatov.

64'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to get onto the pass but Kalin Kolev intercepted the pass.

67'

Lachezar Gadzhev directed the ball nicely to Balkan Kotsev, Marko Mechev failed to reach the ball.

Balkan Kotsev tried to sprint past Radoslav Berbatov but Balkan Kotsev lost out to Radoslav Berbatov.

68'

Marko Mechev attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Kalin Kolev intercepted the pass.

69'

Stanko Novakov dribbled past Ventsislav Mikhailov.

Stanko Novakov tried to get the cross in but his possession was lost through a tackle by Alben Avramov.

70'

Marko Mechev fed the ball forward to Radoslav Berbatov, Ivaylo Pironkov couldn't reach it.

Radoslav Berbatov delivered a low cross, Kalin Kolev couldn't cut it.

Marko Mechev unleashed a volley at goal but Ivaylo Pironkov got himself between the ball and goal.

71'

Yani Karshev struck the freekick through the wall. Brilliantly saved by Emiliyan Naumov!.

72'

Stanko Novakov tried to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Ventsislav Mikhailov.

75'

Lachezar Gadzhev skipped past Marko Mechev.

Lachezar Gadzhev tried to whip in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Radoslav Berbatov.

76'

Alben Avramov played a lovely ball for Ventsislav Mikhailov, Ventsislav Mikhailov took possession of the ball before Adrian Stoykov could cut it out.

Ventsislav Mikhailov tried to skip past Stanko Novakov but Ventsislav Mikhailov lost the ball to Stanko Novakov.

78'

Metodi Markov tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kalin Kolev.

80'

Yani Karshev was outpaced by Metodi Markov.

Metodi Markov knocked a lovely ball for Alben Haralampiev, Peyo Garov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alben Haralampiev played a great ball for Radoslav Berbatov, Radoslav Berbatov latched onto the ball before Yani Karshev could intercept.

Nayden Bornosuzov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Radoslav Berbatov, Nayden Bornosuzov picked up on the ball before Ivaylo Pironkov could intercept.

Yani Karshev blocked Nayden Bornosuzov in a good, clean tackle before Nayden Bornosuzov could smash the ball towards goal.

82'

Block tackle from Kalin Kolev, easily dispossessing Radoslav Berbatov before Radoslav Berbatov attempted to deliver the ball.

83'

Lachezar Gadzhev hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Dian Minkov couldn't reach it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

86'

Marko Mechev sent the ball into the area for Metodi Markov, Metodi Markov brought the ball under control superbly before Peyo Garov could cut it out.

Ivaylo Pironkov blocked Metodi Markov before Metodi Markov tried to fire in a shot at goal.

87'

Alben Avramov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Adrian Stoykov got to the ball first.

88'

Alben Avramov hit the ball from long range but Adrian Stoykov removed the danger.

89'

Adalbert Dafchev passed along the floor for Yani Karshev to pick it up, Milen Bonev couldn't reach it.

Yani Karshev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Metodi Markov.

91'

Adalbert Dafchev directed the ball past Metodi Markov to Peyo Garov.

Peyo Garov played a perfect pass for Kalin Kolev, Milen Bonev missed his interception.

Kalin Kolev took a shot! but the shot clattered off Teodosiy Velev.

92'

Adalbert Dafchev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Metodi Markov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

94'

Alben Avramov hit the ball high towards Peyo Garov in the area, Peyo Garov brought the ball under control superbly before Adrian Stoykov could intercept.

Peyo Garov found himself in some space and attempted a thunderous drive. Dian Minkov approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

End Match Ruse orient 0 - 0 Sliven athletic