Welcome to the match between Varna athletic and Smolyan rangers

1'

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

2'

Radostin Nakov passed the ball to Rasho Asparuhov, Antoan Ratnikov couldn't cut out the pass.

Nikolai Vanev could not stop a confident Rasho Asparuhov going past him.

Rasho Asparuhov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Antoan Ratnikov.

3'

Svetozar Dragov directed the ball past Zoran Dimov to Encho Mateev.

Encho Mateev had shrugged off the challenge of Evgeni Ivankov and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Encho Mateev put it well wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

5'

Drago Urzichelski tried to take the ball past Antoan Ratnikov but it failed.

6'

Nikolai Vanev tried to skip past the challenge of Rasho Asparuhov but Rasho Asparuhov denied.

7'

Yuri Krastev tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Drago Urzichelski.

9'

Svetozar Dragov jinked confidently past Zoran Dimov.

Svetozar Dragov failed in his attempt to take the ball past Evgeni Ivankov.

10'

Svetozar Dragov tried to feed the high ball but Zoran Dimov blocked it.

11'

Encho Mateev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Rasho Asparuhov.

13'

Nikolai Vanev played a great ball for Antoan Ratnikov, Antoan Ratnikov latched onto the ball before Radostin Nakov could cut it out.

Antoan Ratnikov tried to skip past the challenge of Rasho Asparuhov but Antoan Ratnikov lost out to Rasho Asparuhov.

15'

Evgeni Ivankov dribbled confidently past Svetozar Dragov.

Evgeni Ivankov centred the ball, Encho Mateev failed to intercept the pass.

Tomislav Slavkov moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley but Hristiyan Pavlov removed the danger.

16'

Svetozar Dragov tried to take the ball past Zoran Dimov but Zoran Dimov took the ball away from Svetozar Dragov.

18'

Radostin Nakov tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Antoan Ratnikov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Aleksey Velitchkov made a save.

19'

Nikolai Vanev tried to sprint past Rasho Asparuhov but it failed.

22'

The freekick was quickly taken by Trendafil Kotev. It went just wide by Trendafil Kotev.

26'

Yuri Krastev got past Radostin Nakov with ease.

Yuri Krastev tried to sprint past Drago Urzichelski but Drago Urzichelski robbed Yuri Krastev.

28'

Yuri Krastev skipped easily past Drago Urzichelski.

Yuri Krastev sent the ball over from the wing, Atanas Naydenov failed to reach the ball.

Anastas Vanev jumped with Adam Komitov and won the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Hristiyan Pavlov made space for himself and hit a hopeful looking shot. Toma Videnov approached too late to tackle him.

But Hristiyan Pavlov scooped it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

30'

Radostin Nakov knocked a lovely ball for Rasho Asparuhov, Rasho Asparuhov trapped the ball nicely before Antoan Ratnikov could cut it out.

Rasho Asparuhov made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nikolai Vanev.

31'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Zoran Dimov.

32'

Yuri Krastev blasted a banana shot from long range but Drago Urzichelski removed the danger.

34'

Nikolai Vanev fed the ball forward to Antoan Ratnikov, the ball was picked up by Antoan Ratnikov before Radostin Nakov could cut it out.

Rasho Asparuhov executed a block tackle on Antoan Ratnikov before Antoan Ratnikov tried to get onto the pass.

35'

Svetozar Dragov darted past Zoran Dimov.

Svetozar Dragov tried to use his skill to go past Evgeni Ivankov but Evgeni Ivankov succesfully won the ball from Svetozar Dragov.

36'

Yuri Krastev skipped easily past Drago Urzichelski.

Yuri Krastev tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Atanas Naydenov.

38'

Svetozar Dragov directed the ball to Encho Mateev, Encho Mateev latched onto the ball before Evgeni Ivankov could cut it out.

Zoran Dimov blocked Encho Mateev before Encho Mateev attempted to pass the ball.

40'

Milen Naumov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball came off Rasho Asparuhov.

42'

Rasho Asparuhov moved the ball forward for Radostin Nakov, Radostin Nakov picked up on the ball before Antoan Ratnikov could reach it.

Radostin Nakov skipped past the challenge of Nikolai Vanev.

Radostin Nakov shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Antoan Ratnikov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Radostin Nakov sent the ball wide of the mark ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

43'

Nikolai Vanev lofted the ball forward to Anastas Vanev, Rasho Asparuhov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Anastas Vanev shot with an overhead kick but the shot clattered off Adam Komitov.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Varna athletic had 61% possession in the match, while Smolyan rangers had 39%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Yuri Krastev tried to take the ball past Drago Urzichelski but Drago Urzichelski denied.

48'

Radostin Nakov directed the ball to Atanas Naydenov, the ball was picked up by Atanas Naydenov before Trendafil Kotev could cut it out.

Atanas Naydenov took the ball past Antoan Ratnikov.

Atanas Naydenov played a wonderful ball for Tsvetelin Oprikov, Tsvetelin Oprikov took it in his stride before Nikolai Vanev could cut it out.

Tsvetelin Oprikov lined up the shot from the angle but Hristiyan Pavlov blocked the shot.

50'

Yuri Krastev tried to get past Drago Urzichelski but Drago Urzichelski robbed Yuri Krastev.

52'

Rasho Asparuhov tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Antoan Ratnikov.

53'

Radostin Nakov attempted to play a long ball but Nikolai Vanev blocked it.

54'

Svetozar Dragov delivered the ball to Antoan Ratnikov, Rasho Asparuhov couldn't cut it.

Antoan Ratnikov tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Radostin Nakov.

55'

Yuri Krastev got past Drago Urzichelski with ease.

Yuri Krastev tried his luck from a distance. Atanas Naydenov approached too late to block it.

Tase Pirgov made an acrobatic save.

56'

Nikolai Vanev attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Rasho Asparuhov.

59'

Radostin Nakov tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Nikolai Vanev.

60'

Encho Mateev tried to take the ball past Rasho Asparuhov but Encho Mateev lost the ball to Rasho Asparuhov's block tackle.

62'

Antoan Ratnikov turned on the ball to leave Rasho Asparuhov standing.

Antoan Ratnikov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Radostin Nakov.

63'

Encho Mateev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Toma Videnov.

64'

Anastas Vanev looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Svetozar Dragov climbed above Adam Komitov, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Denied by Tase Pirgov.

66'

Nikolai Vanev sprinted to escape from Radostin Nakov.

Pass by Nikolai Vanev to Antoan Ratnikov, Antoan Ratnikov took possession of the ball before Rasho Asparuhov could intercept.

Antoan Ratnikov laid it forward to Encho Mateev, the ball was picked up by Encho Mateev before Adam Komitov could reach it.

Encho Mateev made space for himself and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Toma Videnov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Tase Pirgov had no chance to stop the ball ... Encho Mateev scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Varna athletic 1 - 0 Smolyan rangers

67'

Rasho Asparuhov passed the ball to Radostin Nakov, Radostin Nakov took it in his stride before Antoan Ratnikov could cut it out.

Radostin Nakov darted past Nikolai Vanev.

Radostin Nakov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Hristiyan Pavlov.

68'

Hristiyan Pavlov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Milen Naumov dived onto the ball towards the goal but Adam Komitov headed the ball clear.

69'

Svetozar Dragov moved the ball forward for Antoan Ratnikov, Zoran Dimov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Antoan Ratnikov tried to lob the keeper but Evgeni Ivankov removed the danger.

71'

Atanas Naydenov tried to lift the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Trendafil Kotev.

73'

Nikolai Vanev unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Rasho Asparuhov couldn't reach it.

Nikolai Vanev left Tase Pirgov with an easy save.

74'

Trendafil Kotev tried to dribble past Atanas Naydenov but Atanas Naydenov blocked Trendafil Kotev.

76'

Nikolai Vanev played a wonderful ball for Antoan Ratnikov, Antoan Ratnikov latched onto the ball before Drago Urzichelski could reach it.

Antoan Ratnikov dribbled past Rasho Asparuhov.

Antoan Ratnikov was able to make space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Adam Komitov failed to block the shot.

Tase Pirgov denied Antoan Ratnikov.

77'

Yuri Krastev dribbled past Drago Urzichelski.

Yuri Krastev delivered a low cross, Atanas Naydenov couldn't reach it.

Presiyan Manolev sprayed a one touch pass forward to his right. Toma Videnov failed to intercept the pass.

80'

Radostin Nakov dribbled confidently past Antoan Ratnikov.

Radostin Nakov directed the ball nicely to Tsvetelin Oprikov, Tsvetelin Oprikov picked up on the ball before Nikolai Vanev could intercept.

Tsvetelin Oprikov shot with an overhead kick but Milen Naumov cleared the ball to safety.

81'

Svetozar Dragov attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Zoran Dimov.

82'

Encho Mateev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

84'

Yuri Krastev hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Drago Urzichelski approached too late to clear the danger.

Tase Pirgov got back in time to make the save.

85'

Nikolai Vanev used his skill to go past Evgeni Ivankov.

Nikolai Vanev shielded the ball from Zoran Dimov and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

Tase Pirgov did well to turn the ball round the post.

86'

Yuri Krastev dribbled past Drago Urzichelski.

Yuri Krastev took the ball confidently past Atanas Naydenov.

Yuri Krastev had a great opportunity to score but Toma Videnov made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

87'

Antoan Ratnikov took the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

88'

Radostin Nakov played a pinpoint pass to Atanas Naydenov, Trendafil Kotev couldn't cut it.

Atanas Naydenov tried to put a low cross but Yuri Krastev cut it out.

89'

Encho Mateev span past Evgeni Ivankov.

Encho Mateev tried to dribble past Zoran Dimov but Zoran Dimov blocked Encho Mateev.

90'

Radostin Nakov tried to play it past Nikolai Vanev but Radostin Nakov lost the ball to Nikolai Vanev's block tackle.

91'

Nikolai Vanev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Rasho Asparuhov.

92'

Yellow card shown to Presiyan Manolev.

Yuri Krastev tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Drago Urzichelski.

93'

Atanas Naydenov twisted past Yuri Krastev.

Atanas Naydenov tried to get past Trendafil Kotev but Trendafil Kotev block tackled Atanas Naydenov.

94'

Rasho Asparuhov tried to use his skill to go past Nikolai Vanev but Nikolai Vanev succesfully won the ball from Rasho Asparuhov.

End Match Varna athletic 1 - 0 Smolyan rangers