Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Smolyan county

2'

Galin Apostolov attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Zhaklin Marinov.

4'

Galin Apostolov tried to take the ball past Zhaklin Marinov but Zhaklin Marinov succesfully won the ball from Galin Apostolov.

5'

Radomir Varbanov tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Nasko Tomov.

6'

Zhaklin Marinov played a wonderful ball for Krasen Kostov, Krasen Kostov trapped the ball nicely before Volen Filipov could intercept.

Krasen Kostov evaded the challenge of Galin Apostolov and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

But it went over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

9'

Poor corner kick by Radomir Varbanov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

11'

Pass by Zhaklin Marinov to Krasen Kostov, the ball was picked up by Krasen Kostov before Galin Apostolov could intercept.

Krasen Kostov tried to cross into the box but Volen Filipov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

12'

Yordan Mateev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Yakov Goranov.

13'

Emiliyan Garov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

14'

Nasko Tomov had a crack from the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

16'

Adriyan Stanislavov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Emiliyan Garov.

17'

Krasen Kostov could not stop Stavri Rumenov going past him.

Stavri Rumenov put a float cross over Zhaklin Marinov in to the far post.

Timotei Minchev challenged Daniel Rumenov for a heading and the ball was cleared.

18'

Yakov Goranov tried to feed the high ball but Emiliyan Garov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

20'

Teodor Kotev tried to dribble past Todor Bornosuzov but Todor Bornosuzov succesfully won the ball from Teodor Kotev.

21'

Stavri Rumenov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

23'

Stavri Rumenov attempted to lob the ball forward but Nasko Tomov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

25'

Galin Apostolov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Krasen Kostov.

26'

Nasko Tomov directed the ball nicely to Yordan Mateev, Yordan Mateev took possession of the ball before Yakov Goranov could reach it.

Yordan Mateev played a perfect pass for Timotei Minchev, Timotei Minchev took it in his stride before Radomir Varbanov could intercept.

Good play by Timotei Minchev in making himself some space and aimed for the top corner. Teodosiy Stoichkov failed to charge down the shot.

But Timotei Minchev scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a terrible miss.

27'

Zhaklin Marinov blasted a banana shot from long range but Teodor Kotev scrambled the ball away.

29'

Yakov Goranov knocked a lovely ball for Radomir Varbanov, Radomir Varbanov trapped the ball nicely before Nasko Tomov could reach it.

Radomir Varbanov hit the ball from medium range but the shot was blocked by Yordan Mateev.

30'

Volen Filipov jinked confidently past Zhaklin Marinov.

Volen Filipov tried to dribble past Krasen Kostov but Krasen Kostov succesfully won the ball from Volen Filipov.

31'

Radomir Varbanov dribbled past Nasko Tomov.

Radomir Varbanov attempted to feed the high ball but Yordan Mateev coolly intercepted the pass.

34'

Teodosiy Stoichkov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Radoy Stavrev won the ball in the air from Emiliyan Garov, then cushioned a headed pass.

Volen Filipov fed the ball forward to Stavri Rumenov, the ball was picked up by Stavri Rumenov before Timotei Minchev could reach it.

Stavri Rumenov chipped the ball goalwards but Emiliyan Garov scrambled the ball away.

36'

Galin Apostolov used his skill to go past Krasen Kostov.

Galin Apostolov tried to swing in a float cross but The ball cannoned off Zhaklin Marinov.

37'

Radomir Varbanov faked a pass then cut Nasko Tomov in a different direction.

Radomir Varbanov blasted the ball past Yordan Mateev towards the top corner from a distance.

Konstantin Grebenicharski did well to parry it.

38'

Radomir Varbanov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Nasko Tomov intercepted but couldn't control.

39'

Galin Apostolov fed the ball forward to Volen Filipov, Krasen Kostov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Volen Filipov tried to sprint past Zhaklin Marinov but Zhaklin Marinov took the ball away from Volen Filipov.

40'

Todor Bornosuzov tried to skip past the challenge of Teodor Kotev but Teodor Kotev succesfully won the ball from Todor Bornosuzov.

42'

Galin Apostolov span past Zhaklin Marinov.

Galin Apostolov tried to send in a low cross but The ball cannoned off Krasen Kostov.

44'

Poor corner kick by Yordan Mateev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

45'

Yordan Mateev tried to use his skill to go past Yakov Goranov but Yakov Goranov blocked Yordan Mateev.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Sliven athletic maintained 41% of possession and 59% for Smolyan county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nasko Tomov fed the ball forward to Nedelcho Krastev, the ball was picked up by Nedelcho Krastev before Yakov Goranov could intercept.

Nedelcho Krastev hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Radomir Varbanov managed to block the shot.

48'

Radomir Varbanov played a wonderful ball for Yakov Goranov, Nasko Tomov failed to reach the ball.

Yakov Goranov fired off a long shot but the shot cannoned off Yordan Mateev.

49'

Adriyan Stanislavov held up the ball, evading the challenge of Todor Bornosuzov and tried his luck from 30 yards.

Konstantin Grebenicharski pushed it away.

51'

Todor Bornosuzov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Radomir Varbanov intercepted but couldn't control.

53'

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

55'

Daniel Rumenov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Timotei Minchev got above Adriyan Stanislavov to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

56'

Adriyan Stanislavov fed the ball forward to Teodor Kotev, Teodor Kotev picked up on the ball before Alben Yanchev could reach it.

Teodor Kotev fired off a medium-ranged shot. Todor Bornosuzov couldn't reach it.

But Teodor Kotev scooped it over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

58'

Radoy Stavrev picked up Radomir Varbanov's excellent ball, Nasko Tomov couldn't cut it.

Radoy Stavrev tried to play a long ball but Yordan Mateev intercepted but couldn't control.

59'

Zhaklin Marinov played a high ball into the area looking for Todor Bornosuzov, Todor Bornosuzov brought the ball under control superbly before Volen Filipov could cut it out.

Todor Bornosuzov knocked a lovely ball for Alben Yanchev, Alben Yanchev took possession of the ball before Radoy Stavrev could cut it out.

Good play by Alben Yanchev in making himself some space and had a crack at goal. Teodosiy Stoichkov failed to block the shot.

It went close from Alben Yanchev ... A wasted opportunity.

60'

Adriyan Stanislavov sprinted to escape from Alben Yanchev.

Adriyan Stanislavov skipped easily past Todor Bornosuzov.

Adriyan Stanislavov made space for himself and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Timotei Minchev failed to block the shot.

But Adriyan Stanislavov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a shocking miss.

61'

Adriyan Stanislavov directed the ball to Teodor Kotev, the ball was picked up by Teodor Kotev before Todor Bornosuzov could reach it.

Teodor Kotev had the chance to score from medium range but he couldn't escape the attentions of Alben Yanchev.

62'

Radomir Varbanov jinked confidently past Nasko Tomov.

Whilst still some way from goal, Radomir Varbanov tried to lob the keeper. Yordan Mateev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Konstantin Grebenicharski did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Vintage strike from Radomir Varbanov !!! GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Sliven athletic 0 - 1 Smolyan county

66'

Adriyan Stanislavov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

68'

Yordan Mateev attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Yakov Goranov.

69'

Galin Apostolov tried to dribble past Krasen Kostov but Krasen Kostov succesfully won the ball from Galin Apostolov.

70'

Adriyan Stanislavov faked a pass then cut Todor Bornosuzov in a different direction.

Adriyan Stanislavov struck a medium range piledriver. Alben Yanchev approached too late to tackle him.

It went just wide by Adriyan Stanislavov ... He should have scored.

71'

Radomir Varbanov dribbled past Nasko Tomov.

Radomir Varbanov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Yordan Mateev.

74'

Todor Bornosuzov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Teodor Kotev.

77'

Zhaklin Marinov knocked a lovely ball for Krasen Kostov, Adriyan Stanislavov missed his interception.

Krasen Kostov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Volen Filipov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

78'

Krasen Kostov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Zhaklin Marinov, Krasen Kostov took possession of the ball before Radomir Varbanov could intercept.

Krasen Kostov swung in a float cross, Volen Filipov couldn't cut out the pass.

Nedelcho Krastev had the beating in the air of Teodosiy Stoichkov, then cushioned a headed pass.

Peyo Govedarski found a chance to score but Radoy Stavrev did well to close down the space.

79'

Yakov Goranov was outpaced by Yordan Mateev.

Swerving shot by Yordan Mateev from long range. Radomir Varbanov approached too late to tackle him.

Boris Yavorov saved well and held the ball.

80'

Krasen Kostov's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Ivelin Damyanov came on for the injured Krasen Kostov.

81'

Galin Apostolov laid it forward to Teodosiy Stoichkov, Ivelin Damyanov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Teodosiy Stoichkov sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but the shot was charged down by Zhaklin Marinov.

82'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Alben Yanchev.

Zhaklin Marinov flighted the ball to Timotei Minchev, Volen Filipov failed to intercept the pass.

Timotei Minchev tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Radoy Stavrev.

83'

Zhaklin Marinov played the ball to Alben Yanchev's feet, Adriyan Stanislavov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Alben Yanchev tried to take the ball past Teodor Kotev but it failed.

84'

Teodor Kotev played a wonderful ball for Yakov Goranov, Todor Bornosuzov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Yakov Goranov tried to skip past the challenge of Alben Yanchev but failed.

85'

Teodor Kotev tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Nasko Tomov.

88'

Yordan Mateev played it confidently past Yakov Goranov.

Yordan Mateev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Radomir Varbanov.

89'

Yordan Mateev hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Radomir Varbanov charged down the shot.

91'

Galin Apostolov tried to get past Ivelin Damyanov but Ivelin Damyanov won the ball from Galin Apostolov.

92'

Yellow card shown to Galin Apostolov.

Yordan Mateev picked up Nasko Tomov's superb pass, Teodosiy Stoichkov couldn't cut it.

Yordan Mateev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Yakov Goranov.

93'

Yordan Mateev made a pass to Peyo Govedarski, Peyo Govedarski latched onto the ball before Radomir Varbanov could reach it.

Peyo Govedarski looked destined to score from medium range but Yakov Goranov blocked him.

End Match Sliven athletic 0 - 1 Smolyan county