Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Sliven county

1'

Mariyan Kotkov was pressed by Nasko Lahchev but he evaded the challenge and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

However, Mariyan Kotkov put it well over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

2'

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

3'

Alben Haralampiev passed the ball perfectly to Stanko Novakov, Panayot Zhekov couldn't cut it.

Stanko Novakov crossed the ball high into the box, Teodosi Stavrev couldn't cut it.

Radoslav Berbatov won the aerial challenge against Stiliyan Martinov, then headed the ball upfield.

Teodosiy Velev directed the ball nicely to Dian Minkov, Filip Filipov failed to intercept the pass.

Dian Minkov shot on the ball but Stiliyan Martinov hoofed the ball clear.

4'

Metodi Markov took the ball past Mariyan Kotkov.

Metodi Markov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Detelin Blagoev made a great interception.

6'

Stanko Novakov directed the ball to Nayden Bornosuzov, the ball was picked up by Nayden Bornosuzov before Gavrail Balkanski could cut it out.

Nayden Bornosuzov tried to send in a low cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Konstantin Shokarov.

8'

Teodosi Stavrev tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Adrian Stoykov.

9'

Radoslav Berbatov lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Alben Haralampiev, Alben Haralampiev brought the ball down well before Gavrail Balkanski could intercept.

Alben Haralampiev found a perfect spot and hit it high and hard towards goal. Filip Filipov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Damyan Hadziev tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Alben Haralampiev scored a fantastic goal !!! ... The fans chanted Alben Haralampiev's name !

Sliven athletic 1 - 0 Sliven county

12'

Metodi Markov got past Mariyan Kotkov with ease.

Metodi Markov put some curve on the shot from distance but Detelin Blagoev hoofed the ball clear.

13'

Nasko Lahchev delivered a long ball for Nayden Bornosuzov, Nayden Bornosuzov latched onto the ball before Mariyan Kotkov could reach it.

Nayden Bornosuzov took a shot! but the shot clattered off Stiliyan Martinov.

16'

Teodosiy Velev looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Adrian Stoykov jumped with Filip Filipov and won the ball, then headed it across the goal.

But Adrian Stoykov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a terrible miss.

19'

Stanko Novakov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Gavrail Balkanski got in the way of the ball.

20'

Metodi Markov block tackled Detelin Blagoev before Detelin Blagoev tried to pass the ball.

22'

Adrian Stoykov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

24'

Radoslav Berbatov moved the ball forward for Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev trapped the ball nicely before Gavrail Balkanski could reach it.

Marko Mechev tried to cross the ball low but Konstantin Shokarov came close and blocked it.

25'

Nasko Lahchev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Mariyan Kotkov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

26'

Konstantin Shokarov moved the ball forward for Stiliyan Martinov, Radoslav Berbatov failed to intercept the pass.

Stiliyan Martinov squared the ball, Marko Mechev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kiro Katrandzhiev sprays a one touch pass forward. The ball evaded Teodosiy Velev.

27'

Nasko Lahchev was pressed by Mariyan Kotkov but he evaded the challenge and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Nasko Lahchev's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

30'

Stanko Novakov tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Panayot Zhekov approached too late to block it.

Stanko Novakov put it horribly wide ... He held his head in his hands.

32'

Nasko Lahchev played the ball to Metodi Markov's feet, the ball was picked up by Metodi Markov before Mariyan Kotkov could intercept.

Nasko Lahchev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Metodi Markov, Detelin Blagoev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Pass by Nasko Lahchev to Nayden Bornosuzov, Mariyan Kotkov couldn't reach it.

Nayden Bornosuzov found a gap and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Stiliyan Martinov approached too late to clear the danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Nayden Bornosuzov ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

35'

Alben Haralampiev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

36'

Konstantin Shokarov tried to use his skill to go past Marko Mechev but Marko Mechev denied.

37'

Teodosi Stavrev tried to sprint past Adrian Stoykov but Adrian Stoykov didn't allow.

39'

Metodi Markov passed the ball to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev took it in his stride before Mariyan Kotkov could reach it.

Marko Mechev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Detelin Blagoev and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Damyan Hadziev managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

40'

Radoslav Berbatov twisted past Gavrail Balkanski.

Radoslav Berbatov easily got past the challenge of Konstantin Shokarov.

Radoslav Berbatov found a perfect spot and flicked it goalwards. Stiliyan Martinov failed to block the shot.

Damyan Hadziev got himself in front of the shot.

41'

Radoslav Berbatov shielded the ball from Gavrail Balkanski and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Radoslav Berbatov struck the ball wide ... It was a poor effort from Radoslav Berbatov. He was lacking match sharpness.

42'

Teodosi Stavrev tried to jink past Stanko Novakov but Stanko Novakov cleanly tackled the ball.

43'

Nasko Lahchev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

44'

Detelin Blagoev powered past Nasko Lahchev!.

Detelin Blagoev dribbled past Metodi Markov.

Detelin Blagoev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Nasko Lahchev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

45'

Detelin Blagoev took the ball confidently past Metodi Markov.

Detelin Blagoev played a wonderful ball for Mariyan Kotkov, Nasko Lahchev couldn't cut it.

Mariyan Kotkov tried to skip past the challenge of Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov nicked the ball from the toes of Mariyan Kotkov.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Sliven athletic took the lead.Sliven athletic had 59% possession in the match, while Sliven county had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Radoslav Berbatov fed the ball forward to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev latched onto the ball before Gavrail Balkanski could cut it out.

Marko Mechev dribbled past Konstantin Shokarov.

Marko Mechev shielded the ball from Gavrail Balkanski and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Damyan Hadziev punched the ball clear.

47'

Stanko Novakov tried to skip past Panayot Zhekov but Panayot Zhekov won the ball from Stanko Novakov.

48'

Nasko Lahchev tried to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Mariyan Kotkov.

49'

Stanko Novakov flicked the ball over Panayot Zhekov's head !.

Stanko Novakov put some curve on the shot from long range. Teodosi Stavrev approached too late to block it.

But Stanko Novakov didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a poor miss from Stanko Novakov. He looked like he was short of match practice.

50'

Dian Minkov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

51'

Teodosi Stavrev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

52'

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

53'

Nasko Lahchev tried to curl one in from long range. Mariyan Kotkov failed to block the shot.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a terrible miss.

54'

Stanko Novakov got past Panayot Zhekov with ease.

Stanko Novakov whipped in a float cross, Teodosi Stavrev couldn't cut it.

Metodi Markov won the aerial challenge against Stiliyan Martinov, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Damyan Hadziev did well to parry it.

55'

Stanko Novakov tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Panayot Zhekov found himself in the way of the ball.

56'

Konstantin Shokarov dribbled past Marko Mechev.

Konstantin Shokarov tried to cross into the box but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Radoslav Berbatov.

58'

Panayot Zhekov tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Metodi Markov.

59'

Detelin Blagoev tried to get past Nasko Lahchev but Nasko Lahchev didn't allow.

60'

Stanko Novakov tried to dribble past Panayot Zhekov but Panayot Zhekov blocked Stanko Novakov.

65'

Nasko Lahchev attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Mariyan Kotkov.

67'

Mariyan Kotkov fed the high ball through to Gavrail Balkanski, Metodi Markov couldn't reach it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Gavrail Balkanski but Dian Minkov managed to block the shot.

68'

Detelin Blagoev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Metodi Markov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

69'

Nasko Lahchev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball came off Kiro Katrandzhiev.

70'

Dian Minkov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

71'

Nasko Lahchev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Detelin Blagoev and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Good goalkeeping by Damyan Hadziev to block the shot with his body.

72'

Metodi Markov tried to dribble past Stiliyan Martinov but Stiliyan Martinov nicked the ball from the toes of Metodi Markov.

74'

Radoslav Berbatov directed the ball to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev latched onto the ball before Gavrail Balkanski could reach it.

Konstantin Shokarov was outmuscled by Marko Mechev.

Marko Mechev centred the ball, Gavrail Balkanski couldn't cut it.

On the volley, Stanko Novakov shot towards goal, Filip Filipov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Stanko Novakov couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a terrible miss.

75'

Nasko Lahchev took the ball over the halfway line,Mariyan Kotkov couldn't reach it.

Dian Minkov jumped above Stiliyan Martinov, then had a header for a goal.

But Dian Minkov put it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

76'

The referee showed Teodosi Stavrev a yellow card.

Anton Manolev took the ball past Adrian Stoykov.

Anton Manolev sent in a float cross over Stanko Novakov.

Konstantin Shokarov rose bravely above Teodosiy Velev to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Konstantin Shokarov looked destined to score but Emiliyan Naumov react fast enough and saved it.

77'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Mariyan Kotkov.

Stanko Novakov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Stiliyan Martinov.

78'

Stanko Novakov got past Panayot Zhekov.

Stanko Novakov tried to skip past Teodosi Stavrev but Teodosi Stavrev took the ball away from Stanko Novakov.

79'

Yellow card shown to Alben Haralampiev.

Mariyan Kotkov skipped easily past the challenge of Metodi Markov.

Mariyan Kotkov played a great ball for Anton Manolev, Anton Manolev trapped the ball nicely before Nasko Lahchev could intercept.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Anton Manolev but Dian Minkov got himself between the ball and goal.

80'

Marko Mechev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Teodosi Stavrev.

82'

Konstantin Shokarov sprinted past Marko Mechev.

Konstantin Shokarov tried to swing in a float cross but The ball ricocheted off Radoslav Berbatov.

83'

Radoslav Berbatov flighted the ball to Metodi Markov, Gavrail Balkanski tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Metodi Markov tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Filip Filipov.

85'

Konstantin Shokarov played a wonderful ball for Filip Filipov, Filip Filipov took it in his stride before Marko Mechev could cut it out.

Filip Filipov tried to take the ball past Radoslav Berbatov but Radoslav Berbatov nicked the ball from the toes of Filip Filipov.

86'

Radoslav Berbatov directed the ball to Marko Mechev, Marko Mechev trapped the ball nicely before Gavrail Balkanski could cut it out.

Marko Mechev made an attempt to move the ball forward but Konstantin Shokarov coolly intercepted the pass.

87'

Poor corner kick by Konstantin Shokarov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

88'

Teodosi Stavrev tried to take the ball past Adrian Stoykov but Teodosi Stavrev lost out to Adrian Stoykov.

89'

Radoslav Berbatov played a high ball into the area looking for Nayden Bornosuzov, Nayden Bornosuzov controlled the ball when bringing it down before Gavrail Balkanski could cut it out.

Nayden Bornosuzov found a perfect spot and fired in a shot at goal. Stiliyan Martinov failed to block the shot.

Damyan Hadziev used his fists to clear the ball.

90'

Nasko Lahchev made an attempt to move the ball forward but Konstantin Shokarov intercepted the pass.

91'

Konstantin Shokarov sent over the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

92'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Gavrail Balkanski.

End Match Sliven athletic 1 - 0 Sliven county