Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Ruse city

1'

Tenyo Dashev delivered the ball to Stanislav Velitchkov, Stanislav Velitchkov trapped the ball nicely before Nasko Lahchev could cut it out.

Stanislav Velitchkov tried to dart past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov blocked Stanislav Velitchkov.

2'

Emil Mechev hit the ball forward past Stanko Novakov to Tenyo Maleev.

Tenyo Maleev lifted the ball forward for Drago Antonov, Drago Antonov brought the ball down well before Adrian Stoykov could cut it out.

Drago Antonov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Teodosiy Velev blocked it.

4'

Emil Mechev tried to dart past Adrian Stoykov but Adrian Stoykov took the ball away from Emil Mechev.

5'

Emil Mechev tried to dribble past Stanko Novakov but failed.

6'

A long ball was hit up field by Stanko Novakov,Tenyo Maleev failed to reach the ball.

Adrian Stoykov out-jumped Tsvetko Stoimenov, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Yani Naoumov did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

8'

Tenyo Dashev tried to hit a long ball forward but Metodi Markov got in the way of the ball.

10'

Emil Mechev played the ball to Tenyo Maleev's feet, Tenyo Maleev trapped the ball nicely before Adrian Stoykov could reach it.

Tenyo Maleev tried to knock a long ball forward but Stanko Novakov cut it out easily.

11'

Tenyo Dashev lifted the ball towards Nedelcho Tinkov in the area, Nedelcho Tinkov brought the ball under control superbly before Metodi Markov could reach it.

Nedelcho Tinkov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Dian Minkov.

12'

Stanislav Velitchkov played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Metodi Markov.

14'

The corner was taken by Tenyo Maleev towards the edge of the area.

Drago Antonov got to the ball before Teodosiy Velev, then had a header for a goal.

Emiliyan Naumov couldn't reach it ... Drago Antonov scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Sliven athletic 0 - 1 Ruse city

15'

Nasko Lahchev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Stanislav Velitchkov.

18'

Elin Hristozov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

19'

Nedelcho Tinkov skipped past Marko Mechev.

Nedelcho Tinkov tried to deliver a float cross but Radoslav Berbatov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

21'

Stanislav Velitchkov played a lovely ball for Emil Mechev, Adrian Stoykov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

The ball was struck by Emil Mechev from 20 yards out. Stanko Novakov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Emil Mechev sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have hit the target at least.

22'

Stanko Novakov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Tenyo Maleev made a great interception.

24'

Nedelcho Tinkov lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Dian Minkov got above Drago Antonov to win the ball and retained possession.

25'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Anastas Mihov.

26'

Emil Mechev tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Adrian Stoykov cut it out easily.

27'

Tenyo Dashev made a pass to Stanislav Velitchkov, Stanislav Velitchkov took possession of the ball before Metodi Markov could reach it.

Stanislav Velitchkov laid it forward to Tenyo Dashev, Tenyo Dashev took it in his stride before Nasko Lahchev could reach it.

Tenyo Dashev failed in his attempt to dribble past Metodi Markov.

28'

Tenyo Dashev searched out Anastas Mihov with a high ball, Anastas Mihov brought the ball under control superbly before Metodi Markov could cut it out.

From wide of the goal, Anastas Mihov managed to curl in a shot but Dian Minkov blocked the shot.

30'

Marko Mechev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

34'

Tsvetko Stoimenov tried to twist past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov succesfully won the ball from Tsvetko Stoimenov.

39'

Marko Mechev swung the corner into the box.

Drago Antonov climbed above Nasko Lahchev, then headed clear the danger.

41'

Radoslav Berbatov made a good pass to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev picked up on the ball before Drago Tsvetkov could cut it out.

The ball was struck by Marko Mechev from 20 yards out. Nedelcho Tinkov approached too late to block it.

Marko Mechev got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

42'

Anastas Mihov tried to use his skill to go past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov won the ball from Anastas Mihov.

43'

Tenyo Dashev tried to sprint past Metodi Markov but it failed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Ruse city took the lead.Sliven athletic had 37% possession in the match, while Ruse city had 63%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Stanko Novakov skipped past Tenyo Maleev.

Stanko Novakov put a low cross, Emil Mechev couldn't cut it.

Alben Haralampiev aimed a one touch pass to his right. Drago Antonov missed his interception.

47'

Stanko Novakov easily got past the challenge of Tenyo Maleev.

Stanko Novakov tried to skip past Emil Mechev but Emil Mechev took the ball away from Stanko Novakov.

48'

Metodi Markov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Emil Mechev closed in and intercepted the ball.

51'

Corner taken by Drago Antonov and cut out by the opposition.

52'

Stanko Novakov tried to jink past Elin Hristozov but Elin Hristozov denied.

54'

Tenyo Dashev played a lovely ball for Stanislav Velitchkov, Stanislav Velitchkov took it in his stride before Nasko Lahchev could reach it.

Stanislav Velitchkov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Metodi Markov.

56'

Alben Haralampiev had the strength to hold off Stanislav Velitchkov.

Alben Haralampiev looked certain to score from long range but Tenyo Dashev blocked him.

57'

Nasko Lahchev tried an in-swinging corner.

Radoslav Berbatov beat Tsvetko Stoimenov to the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Yani Naoumov was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Radoslav Berbatov capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Sliven athletic 1 - 1 Ruse city

60'

Block tackle from Marko Mechev, easily dispossessing Drago Tsvetkov before Drago Tsvetkov tried to pass the ball.

64'

Nedelcho Tinkov escaped from the challenge of Marko Mechev and tried a long range effort.

But Nedelcho Tinkov put it wide ... It was a poor miss from Nedelcho Tinkov. He looked like he was short of match practice.

65'

Drago Tsvetkov chipped it to Anastas Mihov, Marko Mechev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Good play by Anastas Mihov in making himself some space and had a crack at goal. Teodosiy Velev approached too late to tackle him.

But Anastas Mihov put it well wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

68'

Teodosiy Velev showed Drago Tsvetkov a clean set of heels.

Teodosiy Velev got the float cross in from the wing, Nedelcho Tinkov failed to reach the ball.

Nayden Bornosuzov had a header for a goal but Tsvetko Stoimenov headed the ball to safety.

69'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Metodi Markov.

Tsvetko Stoimenov fired in the freekick. Tsvetko Stoimenov put it horribly wide.

70'

Nedelcho Tinkov evaded the challenge of Marko Mechev and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

72'

Stanko Novakov fed the ball forward past Tenyo Maleev to Adrian Stoykov

Adrian Stoykov supplied a float cross, Emil Mechev failed to reach the ball.

Alben Haralampiev got ahead of Tsvetko Stoimenov to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Vicious shot by Dian Minkov for the top corner but Drago Antonov hoofed the ball clear.

73'

Nayden Bornosuzov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

74'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Adrian Stoykov before Emil Mechev tried to pass the ball.

75'

Nasko Lahchev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Stanislav Velitchkov.

76'

Tenyo Dashev tried to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Nasko Lahchev.

77'

Stanko Novakov tried to use his skill to go past Tenyo Maleev but Tenyo Maleev dispossessed Stanko Novakov.

79'

Tenyo Dashev hit the ball from long range. Metodi Markov approached too late to tackle him.

Tenyo Dashev left Emiliyan Naumov with an easy save.

80'

Nasko Lahchev laid it forward to Metodi Markov, Metodi Markov latched onto the ball before Stanislav Velitchkov could cut it out.

Metodi Markov failed in his attempt to twist past Tenyo Dashev.

83'

Radoslav Berbatov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

85'

Nedelcho Tinkov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

86'

Nasko Lahchev tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Anastas Mihov.

87'

Nedelcho Tinkov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Marko Mechev had no problem in intercepting the ball.

89'

Marko Mechev took the ball past Drago Tsvetkov.

Marko Mechev sent the ball over from the wing, Nedelcho Tinkov couldn't cut it.

Metodi Markov dived onto the ball towards the goal but Tsvetko Stoimenov headed the ball to safety.

91'

Emil Mechev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Stanko Novakov.

92'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Drago Tsvetkov blocked it.

94'

Adrian Stoykov held up the ball, evading the challenge of Drago Tsvetkov and fired off a long shot.

Yani Naoumov watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a wasted opportunity.

95'

Stanko Novakov bent it from long range. Tenyo Maleev failed to charge down the shot.

But Stanko Novakov didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

End Match Sliven athletic 1 - 1 Ruse city