Welcome to the match between Sofia villa and Varna athletic

1'

Nikifor Pavlov attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Antoan Ratnikov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Nikifor Pavlov put it just over ... That should have been a goal.

2'

Zlatko Ivov fed the ball forward to Nikifor Pavlov, Nikifor Pavlov picked up on the ball before Antoan Ratnikov could intercept.

Nikifor Pavlov knocked a lovely ball for Yulian Bozhidarov, Yulian Bozhidarov took it in his stride before Nikolai Vanev could intercept.

Yulian Bozhidarov escaped from the challenge of Milen Naumov and aimed for the top corner.

Aleksey Velitchkov need faster reflex to save it ... Yulian Bozhidarov scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Sofia villa 1 - 0 Varna athletic

3'

Milen Filipov tried to get past Trendafil Kotev but it failed.

5'

Nikifor Pavlov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Antoan Ratnikov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

6'

Nikifor Pavlov moved the ball forward for Zlatko Ivov, Antoan Ratnikov failed to intercept the pass.

Zlatko Ivov knocked a lovely ball for Andon Ignatov, Andon Ignatov picked up on the ball before Nikolai Vanev could reach it.

Andon Ignatov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Milen Naumov.

7'

Zlatko Ivov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Nikifor Pavlov, Antoan Ratnikov couldn't cut out the pass.

Nikolai Vanev executed a block tackle on Zlatko Ivov before Zlatko Ivov attempted to deliver the ball.

8'

Nikifor Pavlov tried to dribble past Presiyan Manolev but Nikifor Pavlov lost out to Presiyan Manolev.

9'

Zlatko Ivov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Nikolai Vanev dribbled past Zlatko Ivov.

Nikolai Vanev made a good pass to Anastas Vanev, Nikifor Pavlov missed his interception.

Anastas Vanev looked destined to score but Krastyu Vasilev did well to close down the space.

11'

Antoan Ratnikov tried to take the ball past Zlatko Ivov but Zlatko Ivov blocked Antoan Ratnikov.

14'

Svetozar Dragov played the ball to Encho Mateev's feet, Yulian Bozhidarov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Encho Mateev made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Samuil Antov.

15'

Presiyan Manolev stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Milen Naumov climbed above Kuzman Danielov, then cushioned a headed pass.

Nikolai Vanev got free in the penalty area and hit it high and hard towards goal. Krastyu Vasilev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

16'

Milen Filipov played the ball to Marko Daskalov's feet, Marko Daskalov took possession of the ball before Trendafil Kotev could reach it.

Marko Daskalov tried to deliver a low cross but his possession was lost through a tackle by Yuri Krastev.

18'

Nikifor Pavlov tried to play a long ball forward but Antoan Ratnikov showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

19'

Yuri Krastev played a great ball for Trendafil Kotev, Trendafil Kotev picked up on the ball before Milen Filipov could reach it.

Trendafil Kotev played it past Marko Daskalov.

Trendafil Kotev got clean through on goal.

Trendafil Kotev advanced on Nedelcho Minkov and shot the ball. Scored !!!

Sofia villa 1 - 1 Varna athletic

20'

Stoyan Minkov dribbled confidently past Encho Mateev.

Stoyan Minkov tried a medium range effort but Svetozar Dragov removed the danger.

21'

Yellow card shown to Anastas Vanev.

22'

Antoan Ratnikov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Trendafil Kotev, the ball was picked up by Antoan Ratnikov before Milen Filipov could intercept.

Antoan Ratnikov looked certain to score from medium range but he was tackled by Marko Daskalov.

25'

Yulian Bozhidarov shielded the ball from Antoan Ratnikov and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

But Yulian Bozhidarov scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor effort from Yulian Bozhidarov. He was lacking match sharpness.

26'

Nikolai Vanev made a pass to Antoan Ratnikov, Antoan Ratnikov took possession of the ball before Zlatko Ivov could intercept.

Nikifor Pavlov blocked Antoan Ratnikov in a good, clean tackle before Antoan Ratnikov could pass the ball.

27'

Milen Filipov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Trendafil Kotev cut it out.

28'

Corner taken by Yulian Bozhidarov and cut out by the opposition.

29'

Trendafil Kotev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

30'

Stoyan Minkov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Encho Mateev.

31'

Nikifor Pavlov blasted a banana shot from long range. Antoan Ratnikov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Nikifor Pavlov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

32'

Stoyan Minkov tried to use his skill to go past Encho Mateev but Encho Mateev won the ball from Stoyan Minkov.

33'

Milen Filipov had shrugged off the challenge of Trendafil Kotev and hit the ball from long range.

But Milen Filipov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

35'

Stoyan Minkov delivered the ball to Samuil Antov, Svetozar Dragov failed to reach the ball.

Samuil Antov tried to cross into the box but Encho Mateev showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

36'

Milen Filipov had a go from the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

37'

Nikolai Vanev hit the ball forward to Antoan Ratnikov, Antoan Ratnikov picked up on the ball before Zlatko Ivov could reach it.

Antoan Ratnikov directed the ball to Nikolai Vanev, Nikolai Vanev trapped the ball nicely before Nikifor Pavlov could cut it out.

Nikolai Vanev fed the ball forward to Presiyan Manolev, Presiyan Manolev picked up on the ball before Zlatko Ivov could reach it.

Presiyan Manolev hit a fierce shot but the shot was blocked by Krastyu Vasilev.

39'

Samuil Antov tried to play a long ball but Antoan Ratnikov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

40'

Marko Daskalov delivered the ball to Zlatko Ivov, Yuri Krastev couldn't cut it.

Zlatko Ivov attempted to lob the ball forward but Trendafil Kotev found himself in the way of the ball.

41'

Yuri Krastev played a pinpoint pass to Trendafil Kotev, Trendafil Kotev took possession of the ball before Milen Filipov could cut it out.

Trendafil Kotev bent it from medium range. Marko Daskalov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Nedelcho Minkov saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

42'

Stoyan Minkov shielded the ball from Svetozar Dragov and bent it from long range.

Stoyan Minkov put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

43'

Yuri Krastev played a great ball for Trendafil Kotev, Trendafil Kotev took it in his stride before Milen Filipov could reach it.

Trendafil Kotev made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Marko Daskalov.

44'

Nikolai Vanev tried to skip past Zlatko Ivov but Nikolai Vanev lost the ball to Zlatko Ivov's block tackle.

45'

Svetozar Dragov played a perfect pass for Presiyan Manolev, Samuil Antov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Presiyan Manolev did his best to get the ball into the area but Stoyan Minkov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

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46'

Stoyan Minkov played it confidently past Encho Mateev.

Stoyan Minkov tried to get the cross in but Svetozar Dragov cut it out easily.

47'

Poor corner kick delivered by Anastas Vanev that went straight to the opposition.

50'

Zlatko Ivov sprinted to escape from Encho Mateev.

Zlatko Ivov tried to put a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Svetozar Dragov.

51'

Stoyan Minkov tried to sprint past Encho Mateev but Encho Mateev won the ball from Stoyan Minkov.

52'

Milen Filipov block tackled Trendafil Kotev before Trendafil Kotev attempted to deliver the ball.

55'

Yuri Krastev made a pass to Trendafil Kotev, the ball was picked up by Trendafil Kotev before Milen Filipov could intercept.

Trendafil Kotev sent in a low cross, Marko Daskalov failed to reach the ball.

Encho Mateev ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal, Krastyu Vasilev failed to block the shot.

Nedelcho Minkov saved and held the ball.

56'

Stoyan Minkov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

58'

Marko Daskalov found an opportunity to score from long range but he was closed down well by Trendafil Kotev.

60'

Encho Mateev attempted to lob the ball forward but Samuil Antov intercepted but couldn't control.

63'

Anastas Vanev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

65'

Nikolai Vanev passed the ball to Antoan Ratnikov, Milen Filipov missed his interception.

Antoan Ratnikov played a lovely ball for Nikolai Vanev, the ball was picked up by Nikolai Vanev before Zlatko Ivov could reach it.

Nikolai Vanev directed the ball nicely to Anastas Vanev, Nikifor Pavlov failed to reach the ball.

Anastas Vanev got free in the penalty area and hit a fierce shot. Krastyu Vasilev approached too late to block it.

Anastas Vanev looked destined to score but Nedelcho Minkov react fast enough and saved it.

69'

Samuil Antov flicked the ball over Encho Mateev's head !.

Samuil Antov tried to square the ball from the wing but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Svetozar Dragov.

70'

Nikifor Pavlov was pressed by Antoan Ratnikov but he evaded the challenge and hit the ball from long range.

Aleksey Velitchkov tried to save but he couldn ... Nikifor Pavlov scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Sofia villa 2 - 1 Varna athletic

71'

Svetozar Dragov played a perfect pass for Encho Mateev, Stoyan Minkov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Anastas Vanev picked up Encho Mateev's long pass, Samuil Antov couldn't cut it.

Anastas Vanev got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Krastyu Vasilev approached too late to block it.

Nedelcho Minkov didn't move fast enough to save it ... Anastas Vanev scored. Super finish !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Sofia villa 2 - 2 Varna athletic

72'

Samuil Antov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

73'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Trendafil Kotev before Marko Daskalov attempted to deliver the ball.

76'

Nikolai Vanev directed the ball nicely to Antoan Ratnikov, Antoan Ratnikov trapped the ball nicely before Zlatko Ivov could intercept.

Antoan Ratnikov fed the ball forward to Anastas Vanev, Nikifor Pavlov couldn't reach it.

Anastas Vanev used his skill to go past Kuzman Danielov.

Anastas Vanev directed the ball to Nikolai Vanev, Nikolai Vanev took it in his stride before Krastyu Vasilev could cut it out.

Lobbed goalwards by Nikolai Vanev but Kuzman Danielov made the clearance.

77'

Block tackle from Svetozar Dragov, easily dispossessing Samuil Antov before Samuil Antov tried to pass the ball.

79'

Stoyan Minkov tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Encho Mateev got to the ball first.

80'

Anastas Vanev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Milen Filipov and tried to curl one in from long range.

But Anastas Vanev sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

81'

Stoyan Minkov tried his luck with a long range chip. Encho Mateev approached too late to tackle him.

But Stoyan Minkov sent the ball high into the stands ... He should have hit the target at least.

82'

Marko Daskalov tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Trendafil Kotev.

83'

Presiyan Manolev elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Kuzman Danielov got above Antoan Ratnikov to win the ball and the ball was cleared.

84'

Samuil Antov turned with the ball past Anastas Vanev.

Samuil Antov tried to take the ball past Encho Mateev but his possession is lost through a tackle by Encho Mateev.

86'

Stoyan Minkov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Antoan Ratnikov.

88'

Yuri Krastev had the strength to hold off Milen Filipov.

Yuri Krastev delivered the ball in from wide, Marko Daskalov failed to intercept the pass.

Kuzman Danielov had the beating in the air of Anastas Vanev and retained possession.

90'

Yuri Krastev moved the ball forward for Trendafil Kotev, Milen Filipov missed his interception.

Trendafil Kotev put a low cross in to the far post, Marko Daskalov missed his interception.

Yuri Krastev moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Krastyu Vasilev got in and cleared the danger.

92'

Encho Mateev lifted the ball towards Hristiyan Pavlov in the area, Hristiyan Pavlov took an excellent first touch before Andon Ignatov could cut it out.

Hristiyan Pavlov fired off a shot but Krastyu Vasilev threw himself in front of the shot.

93'

Yulian Bozhidarov tried to get onto the pass but Encho Mateev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

94'

Presiyan Manolev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Samuil Antov.

95'

Stoyan Minkov knocked a lovely ball for Samuil Antov, Nikolai Vanev failed to intercept the pass.

Encho Mateev could not stop a confident Samuil Antov going past him.

Samuil Antov escaped from the challenge of Milen Naumov and flicked it goalwards.

But Samuil Antov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

End Match Sofia villa 2 - 2 Varna athletic