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

1'

Poor corner kick by Stilian Filipov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

3'

Stefan Maksimov stepped away from Sasho Abushev and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

However, Stefan Maksimov put it well over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

4'

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

5'

Stilian Filipov hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Marian Dafchev.

7'

Stefan Maksimov played the ball past Marian Dafchev to Stilian Filipov's feet.

Stilian Filipov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Zlatko Filev.

8'

Pavlin Gadzhev attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Atanas Andonov.

10'

Yosif Mateev delivered the ball to Toncho Bozhikov, Toncho Bozhikov took it in his stride before Pavlin Gadzhev could cut it out.

Toncho Bozhikov took the ball past Aleksey Kabadelov.

Toncho Bozhikov fed the ball forward to Anton Stoichkov, Anton Stoichkov took possession of the ball before Pavlin Gadzhev could reach it.

Anton Stoichkov found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Marcho Buchvarov couldn't reach it.

Svetlan Zhekov was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

11'

Grigor Michev hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Pavlin Gadzhev scrambled the ball away.

12'

Mitre Stankov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Aleksey Kabadelov, the ball was picked up by Mitre Stankov before Atanas Andonov could intercept.

Mitre Stankov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Yosif Mateev.

14'

Stefan Maksimov tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Grigor Michev.

15'

Stefan Maksimov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Sasho Abushev.

16'

Mitre Stankov was shown a yellow card.

Pavlin Gadzhev delivered the ball to Stefan Maksimov, Stefan Maksimov latched onto the ball before Grigor Michev could intercept.

Stefan Maksimov tried to get past Sasho Abushev but Sasho Abushev nicked the ball from the toes of Stefan Maksimov.

20'

Pavlin Gadzhev delivered the ball to Aleksey Kabadelov, the ball was picked up by Aleksey Kabadelov before Atanas Andonov could reach it.

Aleksey Kabadelov made a good pass to Ioan Soklev, Ioan Soklev took possession of the ball before Yosif Mateev could cut it out.

Ioan Soklev made space for himself and attempted a thunderous drive. Tsanko Yavorov approached too late to tackle him.

Svetozar Madanski failed to save the ball ... Ioan Soklev finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Sliven albion 1 - 0 Plovdiv F.C.

22'

Yosif Mateev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

23'

Aleksey Kabadelov hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Atanas Andonov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Aleksey Kabadelov sent the ball well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

24'

Stilian Filipov skipped past Atanas Andonov.

Stilian Filipov played a great ball for Galin Topkanov, the ball was picked up by Galin Topkanov before Yosif Mateev could reach it.

Galin Topkanov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Dian Atanasov.

25'

Stilian Filipov played the ball to Mitre Stankov's feet, Mitre Stankov took it in his stride before Marian Dafchev could cut it out.

Mitre Stankov tried his luck from 30 yards. Zlatko Filev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Mitre Stankov put it wide ... It was a shocking miss.

28'

Anastas Ivov played a lovely ball for Aleksey Kabadelov, Aleksey Kabadelov trapped the ball nicely before Atanas Andonov could intercept.

Aleksey Kabadelov delivered the ball to Galin Topkanov, the ball was picked up by Galin Topkanov before Yosif Mateev could cut it out.

Galin Topkanov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Tsanko Yavorov.

29'

Grigor Michev executed a block tackle on Anastas Ivov before Anastas Ivov tried to pass the ball.

30'

Stilian Filipov picked up Mitre Stankov's excellent ball, Marian Dafchev missed his interception.

Stilian Filipov tried to dribble past Zlatko Filev but Zlatko Filev dispossessed Stilian Filipov.

31'

Stilian Filipov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Marian Dafchev did well to spot and intercept the pass.

32'

Grigor Michev was outpaced by Stefan Maksimov.

Sasho Abushev blocked Stefan Maksimov before Stefan Maksimov could pass the ball.

33'

Stilian Filipov delivered the ball to Mitre Stankov, the ball was picked up by Mitre Stankov before Marian Dafchev could intercept.

Mitre Stankov blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Zlatko Filev got in and cleared the danger.

34'

Mitre Stankov made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Zlatko Filev.

35'

Pavlin Gadzhev had the strength to hold off Atanas Andonov.

Pavlin Gadzhev tried a long range effort but the shot clattered off Yosif Mateev.

36'

Boris Dobrinov passed along the floor for Stilian Filipov to pick it up, Stilian Filipov picked up on the ball before Marian Dafchev could reach it.

Stilian Filipov attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Zlatko Filev threw himself in front of the shot.

37'

Mitre Stankov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Grigor Michev intercepted but couldn't control.

38'

Aleksey Kabadelov knocked a long ball to Pavlin Gadzhev, Pavlin Gadzhev latched onto the ball before Atanas Andonov could reach it.

Pavlin Gadzhev took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Tsanko Yavorov hoofed the ball clear.

39'

Atanas Andonov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Yosif Mateev, Stefan Maksimov couldn't reach it.

Atanas Andonov took a medium-ranged shot but Pavlin Gadzhev hoofed the ball clear.

41'

Aleksey Kabadelov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Atanas Andonov cut it out.

43'

Pavlin Gadzhev hit the ball from long range but Marian Dafchev got himself between the ball and goal.

45'

Sasho Abushev tried to skip past the challenge of Anastas Ivov but Sasho Abushev lost the ball to Anastas Ivov's block tackle.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Plovdiv F.C. were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliven albion maintained 67% of possession and 33% for Plovdiv F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Aleksey Kabadelov chipped it through to Pavlin Gadzhev, Sasho Abushev couldn't reach it.

Pavlin Gadzhev found a perfect spot and tried to lob the ball at goal. Dian Atanasov approached too late to clear the danger.

Svetozar Madanski blocked the shot.

49'

Stefan Maksimov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Grigor Michev.

50'

Stilian Filipov tried to feed the high ball but Marian Dafchev found himself in the way of the ball.

51'

Aleksey Kabadelov tried to play it past Atanas Andonov but Aleksey Kabadelov lost out to Atanas Andonov.

52'

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

53'

Mitre Stankov played a lovely ball for Pavlin Gadzhev, Pavlin Gadzhev took possession of the ball before Marian Dafchev could intercept.

Pavlin Gadzhev crossed the ball high and hard, Zlatko Filev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mitre Stankov rose bravely above Dian Atanasov to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Ioan Soklev was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Tsanko Yavorov couldn't reach it.

But it was well wide from Ioan Soklev ... It was a wasted opportunity.

54'

Stefan Maksimov played a high ball forward for Anastas Ivov to run onto, Anastas Ivov brought the ball down well before Grigor Michev could reach it.

Anastas Ivov passed along the floor for Pavlin Gadzhev to pick it up, Pavlin Gadzhev took it in his stride before Dian Atanasov could intercept.

Pavlin Gadzhev got free in the penalty area and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Tsanko Yavorov approached too late to block it.

Svetozar Madanski did well to tip it wide.

55'

Atanas Andonov was outmuscled by Aleksey Kabadelov.

Aleksey Kabadelov was pressed by Yosif Mateev but he evaded the challenge and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

Svetozar Madanski gathered the ball safely.

56'

Aleksey Kabadelov made a good pass to Pavlin Gadzhev, Yosif Mateev failed to reach the ball.

Pavlin Gadzhev moved the ball forward for Ioan Soklev, Ioan Soklev picked up on the ball before Atanas Andonov could reach it.

Ioan Soklev tried to play it past Dian Atanasov but Dian Atanasov nicked the ball from the toes of Ioan Soklev.

57'

Stefan Maksimov played the ball to Anastas Ivov's feet, Anastas Ivov trapped the ball nicely before Grigor Michev could intercept.

Anastas Ivov dribbled past Sasho Abushev.

Good play by Anastas Ivov in making himself some space and shot. Tsanko Yavorov approached too late to clear the danger.

Svetozar Madanski didn't move fast enough to save it ... Anastas Ivov capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Anastas Ivov's name !

Sliven albion 2 - 0 Plovdiv F.C.

58'

Marian Dafchev took the corner to the edge of the area.

Anton Stoichkov won the ball in the air from Marcho Buchvarov, then flicked the ball forward.

Atanas Andonov tried to score but Boris Dobrinov made the last ditch tackle.

59'

Aleksey Kabadelov tried his luck from the freekick. But it was well wide from Aleksey Kabadelov.

61'

Aleksey Kabadelov hit it high over the halfway line,Yosif Mateev couldn't reach it.

Dian Atanasov won the ball in the air from Galin Topkanov, then headed clear the danger.

62'

Stilian Filipov dribbled past Zlatko Filev.

Stilian Filipov crossed the ball high into the box, Marian Dafchev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ioan Soklev jumped with Dian Atanasov and won the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Svetozar Madanski saved and held the ball.

64'

A high ball was delivered by Stilian Filipov,Marian Dafchev failed to intercept the pass.

Dian Atanasov challenged Ioan Soklev for a heading and the ball was cleared.

65'

Grigor Michev made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Anastas Ivov.

66'

A long ball was hit up field by Aleksey Kabadelov,Atanas Andonov couldn't cut out the pass.

Ioan Soklev got to the ball before Tsanko Yavorov, then flicked the ball forward.

Anastas Ivov found a chance to score but Dian Atanasov blocked him.

67'

Toncho Bozhikov was shown a yellow card.

Boris Dobrinov attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Atanas Andonov.

68'

Galin Topkanov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

70'

Stefan Maksimov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Grigor Michev.

71'

Stefan Maksimov tried to play a long ball forward but it was well intercepted by Grigor Michev.

73'

Aleksey Kabadelov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Atanas Andonov.

76'

Aleksey Kabadelov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Yosif Mateev.

77'

Stilian Filipov hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Marian Dafchev threw himself in front of the shot.

78'

Mitre Stankov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Stilian Filipov, Mitre Stankov latched onto the ball before Marian Dafchev could reach it.

Mitre Stankov faked a shot before cutting Zlatko Filev in a different direction.

Mitre Stankov tried to get the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Marian Dafchev.

81'

Aleksey Kabadelov tried to get past Atanas Andonov but Atanas Andonov blocked Aleksey Kabadelov in a good, clean tackle.

84'

Pavlin Gadzhev shot from 30 yards. Atanas Andonov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a shocking miss.

85'

Grigor Michev tried to twist past Pavlin Gadzhev but Pavlin Gadzhev blocked Grigor Michev.

86'

Aleksey Kabadelov made a good pass to Pavlin Gadzhev, Pavlin Gadzhev picked up on the ball before Atanas Andonov could cut it out.

Pavlin Gadzhev tried to lift the ball forward but Yosif Mateev did well to spot and intercept the pass.

87'

Aleksey Kabadelov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Yosif Mateev intercepted the pass.

88'

Yosif Mateev faked a pass then cut Pavlin Gadzhev in a different direction.

Yosif Mateev tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Aleksey Kabadelov.

90'

Pavlin Gadzhev fed the ball forward to Aleksey Kabadelov, Aleksey Kabadelov latched onto the ball before Yosif Mateev could reach it.

Aleksey Kabadelov played a wonderful ball for Ioan Soklev, Atanas Andonov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ioan Soklev tried to play it past Dian Atanasov but it failed.

91'

Zlatko Filev tried to get past Mitre Stankov but Mitre Stankov succesfully won the ball from Zlatko Filev.

End Match Sliven albion 2 - 0 Plovdiv F.C.