Welcome to the match between Sliven town and Plovdiv city

1'

Galin Mihaylov stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Avram Shokarov won the ball in the air from Preslav Panayotov, then headed the ball forward.

From out wide, Spas Zdravkov fired in a curving shot at goal but Iordan Goranov made the clearance.

2'

Spas Zdravkov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Avram Shokarov tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but Iordan Goranov made it across to block the header.

5'

Tomislav Oprikov tried to skip past Veselin Kazarov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Veselin Kazarov.

7'

Radostin Karadzov tried to skip past the challenge of Kubrat Chavdarov but Kubrat Chavdarov took the ball away from Radostin Karadzov.

8'

Georgi Hristov shielded the ball from Veselin Kazarov and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

But Georgi Hristov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

9'

Lyudmil Mechov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

11'

Martin Zakov attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Spas Zdravkov.

13'

Georgi Hristov took the ball past Borislav Ganev.

Georgi Hristov tried to square the ball from the wing but it was well intercepted by Evlogi Gargorov.

14'

Galin Mihaylov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

15'

Kubrat Chavdarov dribbled past Spas Zdravkov.

Kubrat Chavdarov dribbled past Radostin Karadzov.

Kubrat Chavdarov played a wonderful ball for Georgi Hristov, Georgi Hristov latched onto the ball before Acho Magelanski could reach it.

Georgi Hristov had a go on goal but Peyo Svinarov made the clearance.

16'

Evlogi Gargorov passed the ball to Borislav Ganev, Georgi Hristov couldn't reach it.

Borislav Ganev lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Gabriel Naoumov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Diving header at goal from Lyudmil Mechov but Preslav Panayotov used his head to clear the ball.

17'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Gabriel Naoumov before Veselin Kazarov could smash the ball towards goal from long range.

19'

Iordan Goranov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Gabriel Naoumov beat Acho Magelanski to the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Sasho Ivkov got back in time to make the save.

23'

Evlogi Gargorov tried to skip past the challenge of Gabriel Naoumov but Gabriel Naoumov robbed Evlogi Gargorov.

24'

Preslav Panayotov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

26'

Tomislav Oprikov tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Veselin Kazarov.

30'

Borislav Ganev made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Gabriel Naoumov.

32'

Tomislav Oprikov played a great ball for Marin Domakinov, Marin Domakinov latched onto the ball before Galin Mihaylov could reach it.

Pass by Marin Domakinov to Tomislav Oprikov, Tomislav Oprikov picked up on the ball before Veselin Kazarov could reach it.

Tomislav Oprikov lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Galin Mihaylov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Diving header at goal from Radostin Yavorov but Peyo Svinarov headed the ball clear.

33'

Martin Zakov hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Spas Zdravkov approached too late to block it.

Sasho Ivkov fisted the ball away.

34'

Radostin Karadzov played a perfect pass for Spas Zdravkov, Kubrat Chavdarov failed to reach the ball.

Spas Zdravkov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Martin Zakov.

37'

Spas Zdravkov was outmuscled by Martin Zakov.

Martin Zakov got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Radostin Karadzov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Sasho Ivkov got himself in front of the shot.

38'

Evlogi Gargorov hit a long ball upfield,Marin Domakinov failed to intercept the pass.

Avram Shokarov got up above Iordan Goranov, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Alben Andreev had gone walkabout ... A great goal from a fine move by Avram Shokarov !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Sliven town 1 - 0 Plovdiv city

41'

Martin Zakov sprinted past Spas Zdravkov.

Martin Zakov directed the ball nicely to Boris Emov, Radostin Karadzov failed to reach the ball.

Boris Emov played a perfect pass for Iordan Goranov, Iordan Goranov picked up on the ball before Peyo Svinarov could reach it.

Iordan Goranov got free in the penalty area and shot for the top corner. Acho Magelanski didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Sasho Ivkov saved well and held the ball.

43'

Galin Mihaylov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Gabriel Naoumov.

45'

Gabriel Naoumov made a good pass to Marin Domakinov, Marin Domakinov latched onto the ball before Borislav Ganev could reach it.

The float cross came in from Marin Domakinov on the wing, Evlogi Gargorov missed his interception.

Peyo Svinarov beat Boris Emov to the ball and headed the ball clear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Plovdiv city were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliven town had 49% possession in the match, while Plovdiv city had 51%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Tomislav Oprikov tried to curl one in from long range. Veselin Kazarov couldn't reach it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He held his head in his hands.

47'

Lyudmil Mechov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Kubrat Chavdarov.

51'

Tomislav Oprikov failed in his attempt to sprint past Veselin Kazarov.

52'

Lyudmil Mechov received a yellow card.

53'

Spas Zdravkov ran up to take the corner.

Peyo Svinarov climbed above Iordan Goranov, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Alben Andreev watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have hit the target at least.

54'

Borislav Ganev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Gabriel Naoumov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

55'

Spas Zdravkov went across and took the corner.

Diving header at goal from Avram Shokarov but Preslav Panayotov headed the ball to safety.

57'

Gabriel Naoumov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Borislav Ganev intercepted the pass.

60'

Evlogi Gargorov had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Georgi Hristov blocked the shot.

62'

Kubrat Chavdarov played a pinpoint pass to Martin Zakov, Spas Zdravkov failed to intercept the pass.

Martin Zakov tried to take the ball past Radostin Karadzov but Radostin Karadzov nicked the ball from the toes of Martin Zakov.

63'

Pass by Tomislav Oprikov to Marin Domakinov, Marin Domakinov latched onto the ball before Galin Mihaylov could reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Marin Domakinov tried to lob the keeper. Veselin Kazarov failed to block the shot.

Marin Domakinov put it horribly wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

64'

Galin Mihaylov delivered the ball to Veselin Kazarov, Marin Domakinov couldn't reach it.

Veselin Kazarov tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Tomislav Oprikov.

65'

Lyudmil Mechov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Kubrat Chavdarov.

67'

Borislav Ganev aimed the corner at the far post.

Avram Shokarov won the ball in the air from Preslav Panayotov, then headed the ball upfield.

Peyo Svinarov found a gap and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Iordan Goranov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Alben Andreev saved and held the ball.

69'

Poor corner kick delivered by Radostin Yavorov that went straight to the opposition.

73'

Martin Zakov tried to dribble past Spas Zdravkov but Spas Zdravkov blocked Martin Zakov in a good, clean tackle.

74'

Peyo Svinarov hit a long pass upfield,Kubrat Chavdarov couldn't cut out the pass.

Preslav Panayotov won the aerial challenge against Lyudmil Mechov and the ball was cleared.

75'

Tomislav Oprikov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

76'

Spas Zdravkov directed the ball nicely past Boris Emov to Acho Magelanski.

Acho Magelanski tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Gabriel Naoumov closed in and intercepted the ball.

77'

Poor corner kick by Boris Emov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

78'

Marin Domakinov attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Galin Mihaylov.

79'

Georgi Hristov got past Borislav Ganev with ease.

Georgi Hristov tried to get past Evlogi Gargorov but it failed.

80'

Radostin Karadzov tried to lift the ball forward but Kubrat Chavdarov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

83'

Martin Zakov hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Galin Mihaylov managed to block the shot.

84'

Marin Domakinov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tomislav Oprikov, Marin Domakinov picked up on the ball before Veselin Kazarov could intercept.

Marin Domakinov attempted to feed the high ball but Galin Mihaylov made a great interception.

87'

Poor corner kick by Borislav Ganev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

88'

Tomislav Oprikov played the ball to Marin Domakinov's feet, Veselin Kazarov couldn't cut out the pass.

Marin Domakinov floated it into the area, Galin Mihaylov missed his interception.

Radostin Yavorov met the ball with a diving header at goal but Peyo Svinarov headed the ball clear.

91'

Radostin Karadzov was shown a yellow card.

92'

Georgi Hristov played a pinpoint pass to Gabriel Naoumov, Gabriel Naoumov picked up on the ball before Evlogi Gargorov could reach it.

Gabriel Naoumov tried to float it into the area but Borislav Ganev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

93'

Martin Zakov directed the ball to Kubrat Chavdarov, Kubrat Chavdarov took possession of the ball before Spas Zdravkov could reach it.

Kubrat Chavdarov made a good pass to Preslav Panayotov, Preslav Panayotov latched onto the ball before Radostin Karadzov could intercept.

Preslav Panayotov tried to score but Peyo Svinarov went in with a successful block tackle on him.

End Match Sliven town 1 - 0 Plovdiv city