Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Plovdiv albion

2'

Yoan Iliev tried his luck from the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

3'

Stanko Novakov tried to use his skill to go past Radoy Angelov but Radoy Angelov won the ball from Stanko Novakov.

5'

Adrian Stoykov had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but the shot cannoned off Radoy Angelov.

7'

Alben Haralampiev hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Radoy Angelov approached too late to block it.

Alben Haralampiev struck it just over the bar ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

9'

Radoslav Berbatov played a great ball for Marko Mechev, the ball was picked up by Marko Mechev before Nayden Minchev could cut it out.

Marko Mechev tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ignat Pisarov.

10'

Vihar Konstantinov tried to feed the high ball but Metodi Markov read the game well to intercept the ball.

11'

Adrian Stoykov searched out Teodosiy Velev, Teodosiy Velev took possession of the ball before Radoy Angelov could reach it.

Teodosiy Velev was able to make space and struck it at goal. Nayden Minchev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Mitre Stefanov fisted the ball away.

12'

Haralampi Asenov played a pinpoint pass to Ignat Pisarov, Ignat Pisarov latched onto the ball before Marko Mechev could reach it.

Ignat Pisarov supplied a low cross, Radoslav Berbatov couldn't cut out the pass.

Drago Dobrev moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal, Teodosiy Velev failed to block the shot.

The ball went past Emiliyan Naumov in the back of the net ... Drago Dobrev scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans chanted Drago Dobrev's name !

Sliven athletic 0 - 1 Plovdiv albion

13'

Radoy Angelov put some curve on the shot from long range. Adrian Stoykov approached too late to tackle him.

But Radoy Angelov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He should have hit the target at least.

14'

Nasko Lahchev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Ignat Pisarov closed in and intercepted the ball.

17'

Milko Katrandziev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

18'

Nasko Lahchev played a great ball for Metodi Markov, Metodi Markov took it in his stride before Yakov Valeriev could intercept.

Metodi Markov played a perfect pass for Nasko Lahchev, Nasko Lahchev latched onto the ball before Vihar Konstantinov could reach it.

Nasko Lahchev made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Yakov Valeriev.

19'

Nasko Lahchev tried to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Yakov Valeriev.

22'

Nasko Lahchev tried to feed the high ball but Yakov Valeriev showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

24'

Metodi Markov tried to dribble past Milko Katrandziev but failed.

26'

Metodi Markov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

29'

Nayden Minchev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

30'

Vihar Konstantinov played a lovely ball for Yakov Valeriev, Yakov Valeriev trapped the ball nicely before Metodi Markov could cut it out.

Yakov Valeriev tried to use his skill to go past Nasko Lahchev but Nasko Lahchev blocked Yakov Valeriev.

31'

Nasko Lahchev played a great ball for Metodi Markov, Yakov Valeriev couldn't cut it.

Metodi Markov turned on the ball to leave Vihar Konstantinov standing.

Metodi Markov tried to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Nayden Minchev.

32'

Stanko Novakov attempted to feed the high ball but The ball cannoned off Radoy Angelov.

34'

Yakov Valeriev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

35'

Nasko Lahchev tried to play a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Andrey Rusinov.

37'

Drago Dobrev played it past Adrian Stoykov.

Drago Dobrev attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Stanko Novakov got himself between the ball and goal.

39'

Vihar Konstantinov tried to dart past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov took the ball away from Vihar Konstantinov.

41'

Pass by Vihar Konstantinov to Yakov Valeriev, Nasko Lahchev couldn't cut out the pass.

Yakov Valeriev played the ball to Milko Katrandziev's feet, Milko Katrandziev trapped the ball nicely before Metodi Markov could cut it out.

Milko Katrandziev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Teodosiy Velev found himself in the way of the ball.

43'

Stanko Novakov hit the ball from long range but Radoy Angelov scrambled the ball away.

44'

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

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Sliven athletic were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliven athletic had 52% possession in the match, while Plovdiv albion had 48%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Stanko Novakov tried to take the ball past Radoy Angelov but Stanko Novakov lost the ball to Radoy Angelov.

49'

Vihar Konstantinov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Haralampi Asenov, Vihar Konstantinov trapped the ball nicely before Nasko Lahchev could intercept.

Vihar Konstantinov made a pass to Andrey Rusinov, Metodi Markov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andrey Rusinov moved the ball forward for Haralampi Asenov, Haralampi Asenov took it in his stride before Dian Minkov could intercept.

Pass by Haralampi Asenov to Vihar Konstantinov, Vihar Konstantinov took possession of the ball before Teodosiy Velev could intercept.

Vihar Konstantinov took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Dian Minkov scrambled the ball away.

50'

Marko Mechev tried to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Haralampi Asenov.

51'

Dian Minkov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

52'

Nasko Lahchev tried to feed the high ball but Vihar Konstantinov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

53'

Vihar Konstantinov executed a block tackle on Nasko Lahchev before Nasko Lahchev tried to get onto the pass.

54'

Adrian Stoykov skipped past the challenge of Radoy Angelov.

Adrian Stoykov laid it forward to Stanko Novakov, Stanko Novakov latched onto the ball before Drago Dobrev could reach it.

Stanko Novakov tried to play it past Radoy Angelov but Radoy Angelov won the ball from Stanko Novakov.

55'

Nasko Lahchev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

56'

Adrian Stoykov tried to skip past the challenge of Haralampi Asenov but failed.

57'

Nasko Lahchev tried to jink past Radoy Angelov but it failed.

59'

Poor corner kick by Andrey Rusinov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

61'

Dian Minkov struck the freekick. But Dian Minkov put it wide.

62'

Radoslav Berbatov knocked a lovely ball for Marko Mechev, the ball was picked up by Marko Mechev before Haralampi Asenov could reach it.

Ignat Pisarov block tackled Marko Mechev before Marko Mechev tried to pass the ball.

63'

Nasko Lahchev fired off a long shot. Yakov Valeriev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Nasko Lahchev got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

64'

Radoy Angelov lifted the ball towards Drago Dobrev in the area, Drago Dobrev brought the ball under control superbly before Adrian Stoykov could reach it.

Drago Dobrev found himself in some space and struck the ball with fury. Teodosiy Velev failed to block the shot.

But it went over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

68'

Nayden Minchev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

69'

Vihar Konstantinov hit the ball from long range but Metodi Markov hoofed the ball clear.

70'

Haralampi Asenov dribbled past Marko Mechev.

Haralampi Asenov lifted the ball towards Drago Dobrev in the area, Drago Dobrev controlled the ball when bringing it down before Radoslav Berbatov could reach it.

Drago Dobrev knocked a lovely ball for Milko Katrandziev, Milko Katrandziev trapped the ball nicely before Dian Minkov could cut it out.

Milko Katrandziev took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but the shot was charged down by Teodosiy Velev.

71'

Nasko Lahchev fired off a long shot past Yakov Valeriev.

Mitre Stefanov tipped the ball round the post.

72'

Vihar Konstantinov attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Metodi Markov.

73'

Ignat Pisarov tried to knock a long ball forward but Marko Mechev did well to spot and intercept the pass.

74'

Vihar Konstantinov sprinted to escape from Metodi Markov.

Vihar Konstantinov tried to take the ball past Nasko Lahchev but Nasko Lahchev blocked Vihar Konstantinov.

75'

Vihar Konstantinov played a perfect pass for Yakov Valeriev, Yakov Valeriev trapped the ball nicely before Metodi Markov could intercept.

Yakov Valeriev knocked a lovely ball for Andrey Rusinov, the ball was picked up by Andrey Rusinov before Nasko Lahchev could intercept.

Andrey Rusinov was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Teodosiy Velev failed to block the shot.

But Andrey Rusinov put it just over ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

76'

Nasko Lahchev played a wonderful ball for Metodi Markov, Yakov Valeriev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Metodi Markov tried to dribble past Vihar Konstantinov but Metodi Markov lost the ball to Vihar Konstantinov's block tackle.

77'

Milko Katrandziev tried to chip the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Metodi Markov.

78'

Radoslav Berbatov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Ignat Pisarov lost his balance, Radoslav Berbatov dribbled past Ignat Pisarov.

Radoslav Berbatov evaded the challenge of Haralampi Asenov and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Radoslav Berbatov couldn't direct it goalwards ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

83'

Radoslav Berbatov fired off a long shot but the shot clattered off Vihar Konstantinov.

84'

Nasko Lahchev tried to use his skill to go past Vihar Konstantinov but Vihar Konstantinov robbed Nasko Lahchev.

85'

Vihar Konstantinov hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Metodi Markov couldn't reach it.

Emiliyan Naumov saved and held onto the ball.

86'

Radoslav Berbatov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

87'

Nayden Bornosuzov failed in his attempt to twist past Milko Katrandziev.

88'

Nayden Minchev made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Teodosiy Velev.

92'

Vihar Konstantinov tried to skip past Nasko Lahchev but Nasko Lahchev took the ball away from Vihar Konstantinov.

93'

Radoslav Berbatov made a pass to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev took possession of the ball before Ignat Pisarov could intercept.

Marko Mechev tried a banana shot from distance!. Haralampi Asenov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Marko Mechev blazed it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

End Match Sliven athletic 0 - 1 Plovdiv albion