Welcome to the match between Plovdiv F.C. and Sliven albion

1'

Yosif Mateev tried an in-swinging corner.

Atanas Andonov won the ball in the air from Marcho Buchvarov, then nodded the ball forward.

Anton Stoichkov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Boris Dobrinov.

3'

Stefan Maksimov tried to use his skill to go past Sasho Abushev but Sasho Abushev robbed Stefan Maksimov.

4'

Aleksey Kabadelov took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Atanas Andonov failed to intercept the pass.

Ioan Soklev rose bravely above Tsanko Yavorov to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Galin Topkanov was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Dian Atanasov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Svetozar Madanski turned the ball behind.

5'

Yosif Mateev tried to pass the ball forward but Mitre Stankov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

6'

Zlatko Filev passed the ball perfectly to Marian Dafchev, Mitre Stankov failed to intercept the pass.

Marian Dafchev evaded the challenge of Stilian Filipov and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Svetlan Zhekov had gone walkabout ... Vintage strike from Marian Dafchev !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Marian Dafchev's name !

Plovdiv F.C. 1 - 0 Sliven albion

10'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Anton Stoichkov.

12'

Sasho Abushev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Anastas Ivov.

13'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Yosif Mateev.

Stilian Filipov sprinted past Marian Dafchev.

Stilian Filipov struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Zlatko Filev failed to charge down the shot.

But Stilian Filipov sent it wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

15'

Zlatko Filev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

20'

Sasho Abushev attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Anastas Ivov.

21'

Stilian Filipov took the ball confidently past Atanas Andonov.

Stilian Filipov dribbled confidently past Marian Dafchev.

Stilian Filipov found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Dian Atanasov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Stilian Filipov sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

23'

Anton Stoichkov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

25'

Aleksey Kabadelov tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Yosif Mateev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Aleksey Kabadelov put it narrowly over ... He should have scored.

27'

Pavlin Gadzhev tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

28'

Yosif Mateev tried to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off Pavlin Gadzhev.

29'

Stefan Maksimov tried to take the ball past Grigor Michev but Grigor Michev denied.

30'

Pavlin Gadzhev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Atanas Andonov and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

Saved in style by Svetozar Madanski !.

34'

Mitre Stankov went across and took the corner.

Boris Dobrinov out-jumped Dian Atanasov, then headed it across the goal.

Svetozar Madanski saved and held onto the ball.

35'

The referee showed Stilian Filipov a yellow card.

Anastas Ivov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Yosif Mateev lost his balance, Anastas Ivov dribbled past Yosif Mateev.

Whilst still some way from goal, Anastas Ivov tried to lob the keeper but the shot was blocked by Atanas Andonov.

36'

Grigor Michev sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Anastas Ivov scrambled the ball away.

38'

Stilian Filipov hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but the shot cannoned off Marian Dafchev.

39'

Stefan Maksimov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

40'

Stefan Maksimov had a crack at goal from the freekick. Stefan Maksimov got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

41'

Grigor Michev tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Anastas Ivov.

42'

Marian Dafchev tried to skip past the challenge of Mitre Stankov but Mitre Stankov nicked the ball from the toes of Marian Dafchev.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Plovdiv F.C. took the lead.Plovdiv F.C. had 47% possession in the match, while Sliven albion had 53%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

51'

Zlatko Filev knocked a lovely ball for Marian Dafchev, Marian Dafchev took it in his stride before Stefan Maksimov could intercept.

Marian Dafchev spotted Toncho Bozhikov in the area and chipped the ball in, Toncho Bozhikov brought the ball down well before Mitre Stankov could reach it.

From out wide, Toncho Bozhikov fired in a curving shot at goal but the shot was charged down by Marcho Buchvarov.

52'

Yosif Mateev played a lovely ball for Atanas Andonov, Boris Dobrinov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Atanas Andonov tried to skip past the challenge of Pavlin Gadzhev but Pavlin Gadzhev succesfully won the ball from Atanas Andonov.

53'

Zlatko Filev made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Mitre Stankov.

54'

Sasho Abushev tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Anastas Ivov found himself in the way of the ball.

55'

Poor corner kick by Pavlin Gadzhev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

57'

Pavlin Gadzhev played the ball to Aleksey Kabadelov's feet, Aleksey Kabadelov trapped the ball nicely before Atanas Andonov could intercept.

Aleksey Kabadelov passed the ball to Ioan Soklev, Yosif Mateev couldn't cut out the pass.

Ioan Soklev found a perfect spot and shot. Tsanko Yavorov couldn't reach it.

Svetozar Madanski tried to save but he couldn ... Ioan Soklev scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Plovdiv F.C. 1 - 1 Sliven albion

58'

Anastas Ivov flicked the ball over Grigor Michev's head !.

Anastas Ivov shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Sasho Abushev made the clearance.

59'

Aleksey Kabadelov made a pass to Pavlin Gadzhev, Atanas Andonov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Pavlin Gadzhev directed the ball to Galin Topkanov, Yosif Mateev failed to reach the ball.

Galin Topkanov found a perfect spot and had a crack at goal. Tsanko Yavorov failed to block the shot.

Galin Topkanov looked destined to score but Svetozar Madanski react fast enough and saved it.

60'

Sasho Abushev attempted to play a long ball but Stefan Maksimov intercepted but couldn't control.

62'

Corner taken by Dian Atanasov and cut out by the opposition.

63'

Yosif Mateev lofted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Pavlin Gadzhev couldn't cut out the pass.

Toncho Bozhikov got above Marcho Buchvarov to win the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Sasho Abushev hit a fierce shot but Boris Dobrinov hoofed the ball clear.

64'

Yosif Mateev played the ball to Atanas Andonov's feet, Atanas Andonov took it in his stride before Pavlin Gadzhev could intercept.

Atanas Andonov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Aleksey Kabadelov came close and blocked it.

65'

Aleksey Kabadelov took the ball past Atanas Andonov.

Aleksey Kabadelov turned on the ball to leave Yosif Mateev standing.

Aleksey Kabadelov smashed the ball towards the top corner but Dian Atanasov scrambled the ball away.

66'

It was a long way out but Marcho Buchvarov had a crack at goal from the freekick. Svetozar Madanski was too slow in reaction. ...

Plovdiv F.C. 1 - 2 Sliven albion

67'

Mitre Stankov tried to dart past Atanas Andonov but failed.

68'

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

69'

Pavlin Gadzhev played the ball to Aleksey Kabadelov's feet, Atanas Andonov couldn't cut it.

Aleksey Kabadelov powered past Yosif Mateev!.

Aleksey Kabadelov made a pass to Galin Topkanov, Galin Topkanov latched onto the ball before Tsanko Yavorov could cut it out.

Galin Topkanov fired in a shot at goal but Dian Atanasov scrambled the ball away.

72'

Stilian Filipov skipped easily past Zlatko Filev.

Stilian Filipov whipped in a float cross, Marian Dafchev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Stefan Maksimov made an attacking header but Tsanko Yavorov headed the ball to safety.

74'

Stefan Maksimov dribbled past Grigor Michev.

Stefan Maksimov tried to skip past the challenge of Sasho Abushev but Sasho Abushev took the ball away from Stefan Maksimov.

77'

Zlatko Filev tried to dribble past Aleksey Kabadelov but Aleksey Kabadelov blocked Zlatko Filev.

78'

Stefan Maksimov tried to use his skill to go past Sasho Abushev but Stefan Maksimov lost out to Sasho Abushev.

79'

Zlatko Filev tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Mitre Stankov blocked it.

80'

Zlatko Filev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

82'

Atanas Andonov picked up Yosif Mateev's superb pass, Pavlin Gadzhev missed his interception.

Atanas Andonov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Aleksey Kabadelov threw himself in front of the shot.

83'

Boris Dobrinov dribbled past Marian Dafchev.

Boris Dobrinov crossed the halfway line with the ball , Zlatko Filev couldn't cut it.

Ioan Soklev played the ball instantly down the left. Dian Atanasov couldn't cut out the pass.

Aleksey Kabadelov found himself in some space and drove the ball at goal. Tsanko Yavorov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Svetozar Madanski made a stunning save !.

85'

Grigor Michev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Anastas Ivov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

87'

Anton Stoichkov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Pavlin Gadzhev.

88'

Galin Topkanov whipped in the freekick. Svetozar Madanski turned the ball behind.

90'

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

93'

Sasho Abushev tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball was touched on by Anastas Ivov.

94'

Anastas Ivov played a wonderful ball for Stefan Maksimov, Stefan Maksimov latched onto the ball before Grigor Michev could cut it out.

Stefan Maksimov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Sasho Abushev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

End Match Plovdiv F.C. 1 - 2 Sliven albion