Welcome to the match between Sofia rangers and Sliven athletic

2'

Alben Haralampiev elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Radostin Vasilev won the aerial challenge against Marko Mechev, then used his head to clear the ball.

4'

Radoslav Berbatov brought the ball over the halfway line,Pavel Dafchev missed his interception.

Teodosiy Velev got well above Metodi Genadiev to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Teodosiy Velev sent it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Nasko Lahchev tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Nikifor Kraev.

7'

Adrian Stoykov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

9'

Nikifor Kraev tried to curl one in from long range. Metodi Markov approached too late to block it.

But Nikifor Kraev scooped it over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

10'

Gabriel Genov tried to dart past Stanko Novakov but Stanko Novakov dispossessed Gabriel Genov.

11'

Nikifor Kraev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

13'

Nayden Bornosuzov spotted Marko Mechev in the area and lobbed the ball in, Marko Mechev brought the ball under control superbly before Andon Penev could intercept.

Marko Mechev found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Metodi Genadiev approached too late to tackle him.

Zhan Gospodinov was rooted to the spot ... A fine goal all round by Marko Mechev !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Sofia rangers 0 - 1 Sliven athletic

14'

Stanko Novakov tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Lazar Haralampiev.

15'

Ivan Vantchev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Adrian Stoykov.

16'

Stanko Novakov passed the ball to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev took possession of the ball before Lazar Haralampiev could cut it out.

Marko Mechev sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Gabriel Genov managed to block the shot.

18'

Metodi Markov tried to dribble past Gabriel Genov but Gabriel Genov blocked Metodi Markov in a good, clean tackle.

20'

Andon Penev passed along the floor for Nikifor Kraev to pick it up, Metodi Markov failed to intercept the pass.

Nikifor Kraev hit the ball forward to Andon Penev, Andon Penev picked up on the ball before Nasko Lahchev could intercept.

Andon Penev played a wonderful ball for Metodi Genadiev, Metodi Genadiev took it in his stride before Metodi Markov could cut it out.

Metodi Genadiev tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Dian Minkov.

21'

Gabriel Genov tried to get onto the pass but Adrian Stoykov intercepted but couldn't control.

22'

Pavel Dafchev played a lovely ball for Vilian Magelanski, Vilian Magelanski trapped the ball nicely before Stanko Novakov could cut it out.

Vilian Magelanski directed the ball nicely to Pavel Dafchev, Pavel Dafchev latched onto the ball before Marko Mechev could reach it.

Pavel Dafchev was pressed by Radoslav Berbatov but he evaded the challenge and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Emiliyan Naumov strayed off his line ... Pavel Dafchev scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Sofia rangers 1 - 1 Sliven athletic

23'

Nasko Lahchev tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Andon Penev.

24'

Andon Penev put some curve on the shot from long range. Metodi Markov approached too late to tackle him.

Emiliyan Naumov made a save.

25'

Metodi Markov made a good pass to Teodosiy Velev, Nikifor Kraev failed to reach the ball.

Teodosiy Velev played a wonderful ball for Nasko Lahchev, Nasko Lahchev picked up on the ball before Andon Penev could cut it out.

Nasko Lahchev made a good pass to Alben Haralampiev, Alben Haralampiev latched onto the ball before Nikifor Kraev could intercept.

Alben Haralampiev was able to make space and had a crack at goal. Metodi Genadiev failed to charge down the shot.

Zhan Gospodinov made a save.

26'

Teodosiy Velev struck a long range piledriver!. Gabriel Genov failed to charge down the shot.

But Teodosiy Velev put it just over ... A wasted opportunity.

28'

Lazar Haralampiev directed the ball nicely to Andon Penev, Andon Penev took possession of the ball before Metodi Markov could cut it out.

Nikifor Kraev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Andon Penev, Nasko Lahchev missed his interception.

Nikifor Kraev fed the ball forward to Radostin Vasilev, Metodi Markov couldn't cut it.

Radostin Vasilev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Dian Minkov.

32'

Karamfil Boyanov hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but the shot was blocked by Metodi Markov.

34'

Marko Mechev executed a block tackle on Lazar Haralampiev before Lazar Haralampiev tried to get onto the pass.

35'

Nasko Lahchev hit the freekick. It went just wide by Nasko Lahchev.

36'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to sprint past Pavel Dafchev but Pavel Dafchev won the ball from Radoslav Berbatov.

37'

Alben Haralampiev made good use of the scissors dribble. As Pavel Dafchev lost his balance, Alben Haralampiev dribbled past Pavel Dafchev.

Alben Haralampiev made a good pass to Radoslav Berbatov, Radoslav Berbatov took it in his stride before Vilian Magelanski could intercept.

Radoslav Berbatov got the float cross in from the wing, Pavel Dafchev couldn't cut it.

Metodi Genadiev challenged Nayden Bornosuzov for a heading and headed the ball clear.

39'

Alben Haralampiev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

40'

Andon Penev hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Metodi Markov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Emiliyan Naumov managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

42'

A high ball was delivered by Pavel Dafchev,Nayden Bornosuzov failed to intercept the pass.

Dian Minkov got up above Ivan Vantchev and retained possession.

44'

Pavel Dafchev tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Radoslav Berbatov.

45'

Metodi Genadiev hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Metodi Markov charged down the shot.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Sofia rangers had 50% possession in the match, while Sliven athletic had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nasko Lahchev took the ball confidently past Nikifor Kraev.

Nasko Lahchev passed the ball to Metodi Markov, Metodi Markov trapped the ball nicely before Andon Penev could reach it.

Metodi Markov hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Nikifor Kraev threw himself in front of the shot.

47'

Marko Mechev tried to twist past Pavel Dafchev but Marko Mechev lost the ball to Pavel Dafchev's block tackle.

49'

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

53'

Gabriel Genov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

54'

Gabriel Genov made a long pass to Ivan Vantchev, Ivan Vantchev picked up on the ball before Stanko Novakov could reach it.

Ivan Vantchev had a crack at goal but Dian Minkov hoofed the ball clear.

55'

Andon Penev made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Metodi Markov.

56'

Lazar Haralampiev failed in his attempt to get past Adrian Stoykov.

57'

Andon Penev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Metodi Markov came close and blocked it.

59'

Metodi Markov sprinted past Nikifor Kraev.

Metodi Markov played a pinpoint pass to Nayden Bornosuzov, Andon Penev couldn't reach it.

Nayden Bornosuzov found a gap and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Radostin Vasilev couldn't reach it.

Zhan Gospodinov fisted the ball away.

61'

Vilian Magelanski played a lovely ball for Pavel Dafchev, Pavel Dafchev took it in his stride before Teodosiy Velev could cut it out.

Pavel Dafchev fed the ball forward to Vilian Magelanski, Vilian Magelanski latched onto the ball before Marko Mechev could reach it.

Vilian Magelanski shielded the ball from Radoslav Berbatov and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

63'

Ivan Vantchev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Vilian Magelanski dribbled past Marko Mechev.

Vilian Magelanski tried to jink past Radoslav Berbatov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Radoslav Berbatov.

65'

Metodi Markov swiftly put in the freekick. But Metodi Markov put it wide.

67'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to play a long ball but Pavel Dafchev read the game well to intercept the ball.

68'

Gabriel Genov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Adrian Stoykov closed in and intercepted the ball.

69'

Radoslav Berbatov dribbled past Pavel Dafchev.

Radoslav Berbatov tried to dribble past Vilian Magelanski but Vilian Magelanski denied.

70'

Alben Haralampiev ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Nayden Bornosuzov climbed above Metodi Genadiev, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Nayden Bornosuzov put it horribly wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

71'

Stanko Novakov played a great ball for Adrian Stoykov, Adrian Stoykov latched onto the ball before Lazar Haralampiev could intercept.

Adrian Stoykov tried to score from medium range but Gabriel Genov made an important challenge!.

72'

Gabriel Genov made a good pass to Lazar Haralampiev, Lazar Haralampiev took possession of the ball before Adrian Stoykov could cut it out.

Lazar Haralampiev attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards but Stanko Novakov cleared the ball to safety.

73'

Nayden Bornosuzov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Nikifor Kraev.

74'

Gabriel Genov made a pass to Lazar Haralampiev, the ball was picked up by Lazar Haralampiev before Stanko Novakov could intercept.

Lazar Haralampiev tried to cross into the box but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Adrian Stoykov.

75'

Nayden Bornosuzov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lazar Haralampiev.

76'

Gabriel Genov passed along the floor for Lazar Haralampiev to pick it up, Lazar Haralampiev took it in his stride before Adrian Stoykov could intercept.

Lazar Haralampiev tried to centre the ball but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Stanko Novakov.

78'

Andon Penev tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Nayden Bornosuzov threw himself in front of the shot.

80'

Vilian Magelanski easily got past the challenge of Marko Mechev.

Vilian Magelanski played a wonderful ball for Pavel Dafchev, Radoslav Berbatov failed to reach the ball.

Pavel Dafchev tried to supply a float cross but Marko Mechev read the game well to intercept the ball.

81'

Andon Penev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

83'

Andon Penev delivered the ball to Nikifor Kraev, Metodi Markov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nikifor Kraev tried to get onto the pass but Nasko Lahchev made a great interception.

85'

Gabriel Genov got past Adrian Stoykov with ease.

Gabriel Genov tried to send in a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Stanko Novakov.

86'

Pavel Dafchev looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Marko Mechev.

87'

Nasko Lahchev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Andon Penev.

90'

Marko Mechev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

91'

The referee showed Dian Minkov a yellow card.

Nasko Lahchev passed it long to Stanko Novakov, Nikifor Kraev couldn't cut it.

Stanko Novakov tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Metodi Genadiev.

92'

Nasko Lahchev delivered the ball to Metodi Markov, Nikifor Kraev failed to intercept the pass.

Metodi Markov delivered the ball to Alben Haralampiev, Andon Penev couldn't cut out the pass.

Alben Haralampiev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Radostin Vasilev.

93'

Andon Penev tried to get past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov blocked Andon Penev in a good, clean tackle.

End Match Sofia rangers 1 - 1 Sliven athletic