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  Bulgaria (FT)' Argentina  
 
Match ID : 10325
Date : 15/03/2013 (14:00 UTC)
Venue : Bulgaria Stadium
Weather Forecast : rain
Attendance : 76729
Competition : WorldCup
   
Starting Elevens
Match reports

Welcome to the match between Bulgaria and Argentina

1' The referee showed Jacobo Rubio a yellow card.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to twist past Ilija Genov but failed.

4'   Máximo Sandoval made a low forward pass,Milko Zhivkov couldn't reach it.
  Augusto Cruz was free of the last defender.
  Augusto Cruz was in a dangerous position !.
  Augusto Cruz had only Iordan Makendziev to beat and lobbed it over the keeper but Iordan Makendziev gathered the ball safely.

5'   Orfeo Loyola sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

6'   Máximo Sandoval took the ball past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval passed along the floor for Apolinar Varela to pick it up, Apolinar Varela took it in his stride before Marin Bakalov could intercept.
  Pass by Apolinar Varela to Andrés Capello, Ilija Genov couldn't cut it.
  Andrés Capello tried an audacious shot on goal. Peyo Andonov approached too late to clear the danger.
  The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

7'   Dobri Bozhkov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

8'   Máximo Sandoval fed the ball forward to Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado trapped the ball nicely before Ilija Genov could reach it.
  Joaquín Machado strayed into an offside position.

9'   Orfeo Loyola moved the ball forward for Claudio Insaurralde, Kalin Nakov couldn't cut it.
  Claudio Insaurralde sprung defenders' offside trap to race onto the long ball forward.
  Space opened up for Claudio Insaurralde to send in a low cross.
  Andrés Capello aimed a one touch pass to his right. Peyo Andonov couldn't reach it.
  Good play by Máximo Sandoval in making himself some space and hit a fierce shot. Filip Gruev approached too late to block it.
  Denied by Iordan Makendziev.

10'   Orfeo Loyola swiftly put in the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

11'   Máximo Sandoval passed along the floor for Joaquín Machado to pick it up, Marin Bakalov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  Ilija Genov blocked Joaquín Machado in a good, clean tackle before Joaquín Machado attempted to pass the ball.

12'   Máximo Sandoval took the ball confidently past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval passed the ball past Marin Bakalov to Andrés Capello.
  Andrés Capello found himself in some space and shot. Filip Gruev failed to block the shot.
  Iordan Makendziev saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

13'   Apolinar Varela hit the ball forward to Jacobo Rubio, Jacobo Rubio picked up on the ball before Dobri Bozhkov could intercept.
  Jacobo Rubio played a perfect pass for Apolinar Varela, Krastyo Stefanov missed his interception.
  Apolinar Varela squared the ball, Dobri Bozhkov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Augusto Cruz unleashed a volley at goal but the shot was blocked by Peyo Andonov.

14'   Corner taken by Orfeo Loyola and cut out by the opposition.

15'   Máximo Sandoval hit the ball forward to Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado took possession of the ball before Ilija Genov could intercept.
  Joaquín Machado played a pinpoint pass to Augusto Cruz, Augusto Cruz trapped the ball nicely before Marin Bakalov could intercept.
  Augusto Cruz tried to lob it over the keeper but Peyo Andonov removed the danger.

16'   Máximo Sandoval took the ball past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Marin Bakalov.

19'   Orfeo Loyola lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'   Yuli Kanev looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Claudio Insaurralde intercepted the pass.

21'   Máximo Sandoval skipped past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Marin Bakalov came close and blocked it.

22'   Máximo Sandoval played a lovely ball for Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado picked up on the ball before Ilija Genov could intercept.
  Joaquín Machado made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Marin Bakalov.

23'   Máximo Sandoval played a great ball for Orfeo Loyola, the ball was picked up by Orfeo Loyola before Ilija Genov could reach it.
  Orfeo Loyola passed along the floor for Apolinar Varela to pick it up, Marin Bakalov couldn't cut it.
  From wide of the goal, Apolinar Varela managed to curl in a shot but Peyo Andonov removed the danger.

24'   Máximo Sandoval laid it forward to Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado took possession of the ball before Ilija Genov could intercept.
  Joaquín Machado tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Marin Bakalov.

26' The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Augusto Cruz.
  Apolinar Varela tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Dobri Bozhkov.

27'   Máximo Sandoval played the ball to Joaquín Machado's feet, Ilija Genov missed his interception.
  The assistant referee raised his flag as Joaquín Machado was offside.

28'   Apolinar Varela played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Dobri Bozhkov.

30'   Máximo Sandoval tried to play a long ball forward but Ilija Genov did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

31'   Orfeo Loyola used his skill to go past Kalin Nakov.
  Orfeo Loyola stepped away from Yuli Kanev and fired off a medium-ranged shot.
  Iordan Makendziev failed to save the ball ... Orfeo Loyola capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Bulgaria 0 - 1 Argentina

32'   Orfeo Loyola struck the freekick through the wall. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

34'   Yuli Kanev tried to dart past Claudio Insaurralde but Claudio Insaurralde dispossessed Yuli Kanev.

37'   Apolinar Varela directed the ball nicely to Jacobo Rubio, Jacobo Rubio latched onto the ball before Dobri Bozhkov could intercept.
  Jacobo Rubio tried to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Krastyo Stefanov.

38'   Marin Bakalov could not stop a confident Máximo Sandoval going past him.
  Máximo Sandoval sprinted to escape from Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to twist past Filip Gruev but Filip Gruev denied.

39'   Orfeo Loyola took the corner to the edge of the area.
  Diving header at goal from Leandro Silva, Peyo Andonov approached too late to head the ball clear.
  Iordan Makendziev wan't fast enough to make the save ... Leandro Silva scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Bulgaria 0 - 2 Argentina

40'   Máximo Sandoval twisted past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval made a pass to Augusto Cruz, Marin Bakalov couldn't reach it.
  Augusto Cruz found a perfect spot and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Peyo Andonov approached too late to clear the danger.
  Iordan Makendziev tried to save but he couldn ... A great goal from a fine move by Augusto Cruz !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Bulgaria 0 - 3 Argentina

41'   Krastyo Stefanov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

42'   Máximo Sandoval took the ball past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to jink past Marin Bakalov but Marin Bakalov blocked Máximo Sandoval.

43'   Máximo Sandoval fed the ball forward to Joaquín Machado, Ilija Genov missed his interception.
  Joaquín Machado played a pinpoint pass to Máximo Sandoval, Máximo Sandoval took possession of the ball before Marin Bakalov could cut it out.
  Máximo Sandoval stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Ilija Genov found himself in the way of the ball.

45'   Joaquín Machado directed the ball nicely to Máximo Sandoval, Máximo Sandoval took possession of the ball before Ilija Genov could reach it.
  Máximo Sandoval wandered into an offside position.

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The teams went in for their half-time break which Argentina took the lead.Bulgaria maintained 30% of possession and 70% for Argentina.
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46'   Máximo Sandoval twisted past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval directed the ball nicely to Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado picked up on the ball before Marin Bakalov could intercept.
  Joaquín Machado took the ball past Ilija Genov.
  Joaquín Machado found himself in some space and shot on the ball. Filip Gruev failed to block the shot.
  But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Joaquín Machado. He looked like he was short of match practice.

47'   Máximo Sandoval dribbled past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to pass the ball forward but Marin Bakalov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

48'   Apolinar Varela took the ball past Dobri Bozhkov.
  Apolinar Varela jinked confidently past Krastyo Stefanov.
  Apolinar Varela tried to deliver a low cross but Dobri Bozhkov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

49'   Joaquín Machado skipped easily past Ilija Genov.
  Joaquín Machado tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Marin Bakalov.

50' Claudio Insaurralde jogged off and was replaced by Walter Peppino.
changed their tactics.
  Máximo Sandoval jinked confidently past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval played it confidently past Marin Bakalov.
  Máximo Sandoval played a great ball for Walter Peppino, Ilija Genov couldn't cut out the pass.
  Walter Peppino made a pass to Máximo Sandoval, Máximo Sandoval trapped the ball nicely before Filip Gruev could cut it out.
  Máximo Sandoval passed the ball perfectly to Augusto Cruz, Peyo Andonov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Augusto Cruz chipped the ball goalwards but Filip Gruev got in and cleared the danger.

51'   Krastyo Stefanov tried to get past Apolinar Varela but Apolinar Varela block tackled Krastyo Stefanov.

53'   Máximo Sandoval tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Marin Bakalov.

54'   Máximo Sandoval played a perfect pass for Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado took it in his stride before Marin Bakalov could reach it.
  Joaquín Machado tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ilija Genov.

55'   Máximo Sandoval surged past Ilija Genov!.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to dart past Marin Bakalov but Máximo Sandoval lost the ball to Marin Bakalov's block tackle.

56'   Orfeo Loyola aimed the corner for the near post.
  Diving header at goal from Andrés Capello, Filip Gruev approached too late to head the ball clear.
  Good save by Iordan Makendziev who held the ball well.

57'   Máximo Sandoval flicked the ball over Ilija Genov's head !.
  Máximo Sandoval jinked past Marin Bakalov.
  Máximo Sandoval drove the ball at goal but the shot was blocked by Peyo Andonov.

58'   Máximo Sandoval received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Augusto Cruz, Máximo Sandoval latched onto the ball before Marin Bakalov could intercept.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Ilija Genov.

59'   Poor corner kick by Orfeo Loyola. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

60' Orfeo Loyola left the pitch to be replaced by Modesto Gutiérrez.
tried a tactical change.
Renato Vives finished his warm up and replaced Andrés Capello.
  Apolinar Varela skipped easily past Krastyo Stefanov.
  Apolinar Varela sent the ball over from the wing, Dobri Bozhkov failed to intercept the pass.
  Filip Gruev rose bravely above Claudio Valeri to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

61'   Apolinar Varela hit the ball forward past Dobri Bozhkov to Jacobo Rubio.
  Jacobo Rubio supplied a float cross, Krastyo Stefanov couldn't cut it.
  Apolinar Varela got well above Peyo Andonov to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.
  Iordan Makendziev watched it sail harmlessly over ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

62'   Modesto Gutiérrez failed in his attempt to dart past Kalin Nakov.

63'   Apolinar Varela sprinted to escape from Kristiyan Markov.
  Apolinar Varela got the float cross in from the wing, Dobri Bozhkov couldn't cut it.
  Máximo Sandoval out-jumped Filip Gruev, then headed the ball upfield.
  Apolinar Varela directed the ball to Claudio Valeri, Peyo Andonov couldn't cut it.
  Claudio Valeri struck the ball with fury but the shot was charged down by Filip Gruev.

64'   Kalin Nakov could not stop a confident Modesto Gutiérrez going past him.
  Modesto Gutiérrez used his skill to go past Yuli Kanev.
  Modesto Gutiérrez lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a hopeful looking shot. Peyo Andonov didn't read the game well enough to block it.
  Modesto Gutiérrez left Iordan Makendziev with a simple save.

65'   Marin Bakalov tried to skip past Joaquín Machado but Joaquín Machado robbed Marin Bakalov.

66'   Jacobo Rubio tried to get onto the pass but Ilija Genov made a great interception.

67'   Modesto Gutiérrez played it confidently past Kalin Nakov.
  Modesto Gutiérrez whipped in a low cross, Yuli Kanev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.
  Renato Vives approached and took a quick shot on the ball, Peyo Andonov couldn't reach it.
  But Renato Vives sent the ball well over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

69'   Pass by Apolinar Varela to Jacobo Rubio, Jacobo Rubio took possession of the ball before Peyo Andonov could reach it.
  Jacobo Rubio dribbled past Dobri Bozhkov.
  Jacobo Rubio tried to float it into the area but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Krastyo Stefanov.

70' changed their tactics.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ilija Genov.

71'   Joaquín Machado tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Marin Bakalov.

72'   Apolinar Varela tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

73'   Jacobo Rubio made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Kalin Nakov.

74'   Modesto Gutiérrez sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

75'   Walter Peppino took the ball confidently past Yuli Kanev.
  Walter Peppino whipped in a float cross, Kalin Nakov failed to reach the ball.
  Augusto Cruz jumped above Peyo Andonov, then made an attacking header.
  The ball hit the net after Iordan Makendziev failed to save ... Augusto Cruz scored a great goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Bulgaria 0 - 4 Argentina

76'   Claudio Valeri picked up Modesto Gutiérrez's superb pass, Kalin Nakov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.
  The assistant referee raised his flag...Claudio Valeri was offside.

77'   Máximo Sandoval played a lovely ball for Walter Peppino, Ilija Genov couldn't cut out the pass.
  Walter Peppino tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Marin Bakalov.

78'   Máximo Sandoval lost the ball to Ilija Genov's block tackle before Máximo Sandoval attempted to pass the ball.

80'   Máximo Sandoval sprinted past Ilija Genov.
  Marin Bakalov was outmuscled by Máximo Sandoval.
  Máximo Sandoval dribbled past Peyo Andonov.
  Máximo Sandoval found himself with plenty of time and aimed for the top corner. Filip Gruev failed to charge down the shot.
  Máximo Sandoval put it clean over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

83'   The corner was taken by Renato Vives towards the edge of the area.
  Peyo Andonov got above Augusto Cruz to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

84'   Apolinar Varela tried to play a long ball but Peyo Andonov found himself in the way of the ball.

85'   Walter Peppino stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Kalin Nakov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

86'   Máximo Sandoval laid it forward to Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado took possession of the ball before Ilija Genov could reach it.
  Joaquín Machado strayed into an offside position.

87'   Máximo Sandoval laid it forward to Joaquín Machado, Joaquín Machado took possession of the ball before Ilija Genov could reach it.
  Joaquín Machado 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 Marin Bakalov.

90'   Joaquín Machado hit the ball forward to Máximo Sandoval, Máximo Sandoval took it in his stride before Ilija Genov could cut it out.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Marin Bakalov.

91'   Máximo Sandoval played a lovely ball for Joaquín Machado, Marin Bakalov couldn't cut it.
  Joaquín Machado made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ilija Genov.

92'   Máximo Sandoval dribbled past Ilija Genov.
  Máximo Sandoval tried to get past Marin Bakalov but Marin Bakalov blocked Máximo Sandoval in a good, clean tackle.


End Match Bulgaria 0 - 4 Argentina
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Home-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Dynamic
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   More Direct
 Creative Freedom   More Expressive
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Drill Crosses
 Roaming   More Roaming
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   Mixed
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   Yes
 Play Offside   Yes
Away-team Instructions
 General Strategies
 Philosophy   Balanced
 Strategy   More Attack
 Playing Style
 Passing Style   Shorter
 Creative Freedom   Default
 Closing Down   Press More
 Tackling   Normal
 Marking   Zone Marking
 Crossing   Drill Crosses
 Roaming   Default
 Specific Instructions
 Defensive Line   Normal
 Focus Passing   The Middle
 Long shots   Default
 Counter Attack   No
 Play Offside   No
Match stats
Statistics      Bulgaria Argentina     
Shots 0
16
Shots on target 0
9
Long shots 0
1
Possession 29%
71%
Corners 2
9
Offside 0
5

Goals      Bulgaria Argentina     
from Heading
(include goals from corner)
0
2
from Long shots 0
1
from Free Kicks 0
0
from Corners 0
1
from Penalty 0
0
Efficiency in selected tactics
     Bulgaria   Argentina     
Nothing
Philosophy
Nothing
 
Creative Freedom
 
    
Closing Down
 
  
Marking
    
  
Roaming
 
Average performance of players
(in this tactics)
Home-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Iordan Makendziev 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DR Dobri Bozhkov 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5
DC Peyo Andonov 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4
DC Filip Gruev 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DL Kalin Nakov (C) 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
DMC Ilija Genov 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
MC Marin Bakalov 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 5
AMR Krastyo Stefanov 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5
AML Yuli Kanev 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 5
FC Milko Zhivkov 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
FC Kristiyan Markov 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5
Away-player stats
Pos Name min shot Goals Asists yel red drib-w drib-l pass-w pass-l Rating
GK Jacinto San 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6
DC Claudio Valeri 93 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7
DC Leandro Silva 93 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8
DL Jacobo Rubio (C) 93 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 4 7
DMR Claudio Insaurralde 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8
DMC Joaquín Machado 93 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 4 8 7
ML Apolinar Varela 93 1 0 0 0 0 4 0 9 5 9
AMR Orfeo Loyola 60 3 1 1 0 0 1 0 4 4 9
AMC Máximo Sandoval * 93 2 0 1 0 0 19 5 21 10 10
FC Augusto Cruz 93 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 9
FC Andrés Capello 60 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8
SUB Renato Vives 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6
SUB Modesto Gutiérrez 33 1 0 0 0 0 3 1 2 1 6
SUB Walter Peppino 43 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 2 8
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