Welcome to the match between Ruse rangers and Sliven villa

2'

Vladimir Minkov went in with a successful block tackle on Preslav Balkanski before Preslav Balkanski tried to get onto the pass.

7'

Danail Naumov received a yellow card.

Ivan Pachev skipped past Luben Zhivkov.

Ivan Pachev tried to skip past the challenge of Tihomir Konstantinov but Tihomir Konstantinov denied.

8'

Mihail Kovachev took the ball past Preslav Balkanski.

Mihail Kovachev hit the ball forward to Spas Kaloyanchev, Spas Kaloyanchev trapped the ball nicely before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Spas Kaloyanchev passed the ball to Danail Naumov, Bozhko Lichkov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Danail Naumov escaped from the challenge of Neven Zarev and aimed for the top corner.

Pavel Grebenicharski got up to tip it over.

9'

Neven Zarev lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Bozhko Lichkov got above Danail Naumov to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Brilliant saved by Zlatko Danielov.

10'

Luben Zhivkov made a good pass to Zahari Mikhailov, Dimitar Fikov couldn't cut it.

Zahari Mikhailov evaded the challenge of Encho Zarev and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Pavel Grebenicharski elected to fist the ball to safety.

11'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to dribble past Yoan Zahariev but Yoan Zahariev nicked the ball from the toes of Zhelyazko Angelov.

13'

Yavor Buchvarov hit the ball forward to Yoan Zahariev, Stilian Ekimov couldn't reach it.

Yoan Zahariev shielded the ball from Zhelyazko Angelov and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

Pavel Grebenicharski did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Yoan Zahariev scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Ruse rangers 0 - 1 Sliven villa

14'

Ivan Pachev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Mihail Kovachev.

15'

Tihomir Konstantinov dribbled past Dimitar Fikov.

Tihomir Konstantinov took the ball past Encho Zarev.

Tihomir Konstantinov put a low cross, Dimitar Fikov couldn't reach it.

Pavel Angelov let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Bozhko Lichkov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Pavel Grebenicharski tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

16'

Yellow card shown to Encho Zarev.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to take the ball past Yoan Zahariev but Yoan Zahariev denied.

19'

Dimitar Fikov hit the ball from long range. Luben Zhivkov approached too late to tackle him.

But Dimitar Fikov scooped it over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Dimitar Fikov. He was lacking match sharpness.

20'

Ivan Pachev skipped past Mihail Kovachev.

Ivan Pachev directed the ball to Dimitar Fikov, Dimitar Fikov trapped the ball nicely before Zahari Mikhailov could reach it.

Dimitar Fikov was able to make space and shot for the top corner. Danail Naumov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Zlatko Danielov was stranded and helpless to save it ... A goal was scored by Dimitar Fikov !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Ruse rangers 1 - 1 Sliven villa

21'

Mihail Kovachev made an attempt to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Preslav Balkanski.

22'

Dimitar Fikov twisted past Luben Zhivkov.

Dimitar Fikov tried to cross the ball low but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Tihomir Konstantinov.

23'

From long range, Mihail Kovachev bent the ball towards goal but Ivan Pachev managed to block the shot.

24'

Encho Zarev block tackled Tihomir Konstantinov before Tihomir Konstantinov could pass the ball.

25'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Zahari Mikhailov.

26'

Danail Naumov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

27'

Neven Zarev whipped in the corner.

Stilian Ekimov tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but Vladimir Minkov managed to block the header.

28'

Dimitar Fikov directed the ball to Encho Zarev, the ball was picked up by Encho Zarev before Luben Zhivkov could reach it.

Encho Zarev evaded the challenge of Tihomir Konstantinov and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Zlatko Danielov was caught out of position ... Encho Zarev scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Ruse rangers 2 - 1 Sliven villa

29'

Luben Zhivkov tried to get onto the pass but Encho Zarev closed in and intercepted the ball.

31'

Dimitar Fikov sprinted past Luben Zhivkov.

Dimitar Fikov tried to skip past Tihomir Konstantinov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Tihomir Konstantinov.

32'

Yavor Buchvarov tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Stilian Ekimov.

33'

Danail Naumov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

34'

Dimitar Fikov twisted past Tihomir Konstantinov.

Dimitar Fikov laid it forward to Encho Zarev, Luben Zhivkov couldn't cut out the pass.

Encho Zarev tried to deliver a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Tihomir Konstantinov.

36'

Preslav Balkanski tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Zahari Mikhailov.

37'

Mihail Kovachev directed the ball nicely to Zahari Mikhailov, Zahari Mikhailov trapped the ball nicely before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Zahari Mikhailov tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Preslav Balkanski.

40'

Preslav Balkanski tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Zahari Mikhailov.

41'

Yoan Zahariev tried to skip past the challenge of Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov blocked Yoan Zahariev.

44'

Stilian Ekimov stepped up to take the freekick. But Stilian Ekimov blazed it over the bar.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Ruse rangers took the lead.Ruse rangers maintained 53% of possession and 47% for Sliven villa. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Yoan Zahariev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Stilian Ekimov.

47'

Stilian Ekimov played the ball forward,Yoan Zahariev missed his interception.

Stoyko Lazarov let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but Vladimir Minkov got himself between the ball and goal.

48'

Poor corner kick delivered by Stoyko Lazarov that went straight to the opposition.

49'

Zahari Mikhailov played a great ball for Mihail Kovachev, Mihail Kovachev took it in his stride before Stoyko Lazarov could cut it out.

Mihail Kovachev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Ivan Pachev.

50'

Dimitar Fikov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Luben Zhivkov.

51'

Zhelyazko Angelov attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Yoan Zahariev.

54'

Zhelyazko Angelov attempted to lob the ball forward but Yavor Buchvarov made a great interception.

56'

Dimitar Fikov got past Zahari Mikhailov with ease.

Dimitar Fikov tried to use his skill to go past Luben Zhivkov but Luben Zhivkov didn't allow.

57'

Yavor Buchvarov hit the ball forward to Yoan Zahariev, Yoan Zahariev took possession of the ball before Zhelyazko Angelov could cut it out.

Yoan Zahariev delivered a float cross, Stilian Ekimov failed to intercept the pass.

Neven Zarev jumped above Mihail Kovachev, then headed the ball to safety.

61'

Preslav Balkanski tried to move the ball forward but Zahari Mikhailov came close and blocked it.

62'

Mihail Kovachev tried to sprint past Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev blocked Mihail Kovachev.

63'

Mihail Kovachev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

64'

Ivan Pachev looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Preslav Balkanski got to the ball ahead of Danail Naumov, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Preslav Balkanski put it just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

65'

Mihail Kovachev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Stoyko Lazarov found himself in the way of the ball.

70'

Ivan Pachev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Preslav Balkanski, Ivan Pachev latched onto the ball before Zahari Mikhailov could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Mihail Kovachev.

73'

Tihomir Konstantinov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Dimitar Fikov got in the way of the ball.

75'

Danail Naumov laid it forward to Mihail Kovachev, Mihail Kovachev trapped the ball nicely before Ivan Pachev could cut it out.

Mihail Kovachev turned on the ball to leave Preslav Balkanski standing.

Mihail Kovachev tried his luck from a distance. Ivan Pachev couldn't reach it.

But Mihail Kovachev scooped it over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

76'

Dimitar Fikov tried to dart past Luben Zhivkov but it failed.

77'

Tihomir Konstantinov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ivan Pachev.

79'

Tihomir Konstantinov tried to dribble past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev succesfully won the ball from Tihomir Konstantinov.

80'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Yoan Zahariev.

82'

Zahari Mikhailov passed along the floor for Mihail Kovachev to pick it up, Mihail Kovachev picked up on the ball before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Mihail Kovachev shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Preslav Balkanski failed to block the shot.

Pavel Grebenicharski was in a good position and saved it.

83'

Yoan Zahariev tried to play a long ball but Ivan Pachev did well to spot and intercept the pass.

84'

Yoan Zahariev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Dimitar Fikov got in the way of the ball.

85'

Tihomir Konstantinov tried to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Dimitar Fikov.

86'

Preslav Balkanski hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Zahari Mikhailov approached too late to block it.

But Preslav Balkanski scooped it well over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

87'

Spas Kaloyanchev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

89'

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

90'

Dimitar Fikov played a wonderful ball for Encho Zarev, Tihomir Konstantinov couldn't reach it.

Encho Zarev tried to send in a float cross but Luben Zhivkov blocked it.

91'

Tihomir Konstantinov laid it forward to Luben Zhivkov, Encho Zarev couldn't cut out the pass.

Luben Zhivkov made a good pass to Tihomir Konstantinov, Tihomir Konstantinov picked up on the ball before Dimitar Fikov could reach it.

A low cross was delivered by Tihomir Konstantinov, Encho Zarev couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Spas Kaloyanchev but Neven Zarev cleared the ball from danger.

93'

Preslav Balkanski skipped easily past the challenge of Zahari Mikhailov.

Preslav Balkanski sprinted past Mihail Kovachev.

Preslav Balkanski tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Zahari Mikhailov.

95'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to use his skill to go past Yavor Buchvarov but Yavor Buchvarov didn't allow.

End Match Ruse rangers 2 - 1 Sliven villa