Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Ruse rangers

1'

Preslav Balkanski sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Radoy Stoyanov got in and cleared the danger.

3'

Adrian Lyubenov made a good pass to Radoy Stoyanov, Radoy Stoyanov took possession of the ball before Stoyko Lazarov could cut it out.

Radoy Stoyanov passed along the floor for Ventsislav Kunchev to pick it up, Ventsislav Kunchev took it in his stride before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Ventsislav Kunchev smashed the ball towards the top corner but Bozhko Lichkov cleared the ball to safety.

5'

Ventsislav Kunchev tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Stilian Ekimov.

6'

Metodi Zlatinov passed the ball to Asparuh Orlinov, Encho Zarev couldn't cut it.

Asparuh Orlinov put a low cross in to the near post, Dimitar Fikov missed his interception.

Bratan Romanov passed forward instantly. Bozhko Lichkov couldn't cut out the pass.

Metodi Zlatinov was able to make space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Neven Zarev failed to block the shot.

Pavel Grebenicharski was rooted to the spot ... A fine goal all round by Metodi Zlatinov !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Sliven athletic 1 - 0 Ruse rangers

7'

Ventsislav Kunchev passed along the floor for Bozhidar Nedkov to pick it up, Bozhidar Nedkov picked up on the ball before Stilian Ekimov could cut it out.

Bozhidar Nedkov tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Zhelyazko Angelov.

8'

Dimitar Fikov tried to lob the ball forward but Radoy Stoyanov found himself in the way of the ball.

9'

Stilian Ekimov found an opportunity to score from long range but Radoy Stoyanov gave him no space .

10'

Ventsislav Kunchev had the chance to score from long range but Stilian Ekimov made a crucial intervention!.

11'

Metodi Zlatinov tried to dribble past Encho Zarev but Metodi Zlatinov lost the ball to Encho Zarev.

13'

Ventsislav Kunchev stepped up to take the freekick. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

15'

Dimitar Fikov had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Asparuh Orlinov removed the danger.

16'

Filip Maleev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

19'

Milen Furnadzhiev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

20'

Adrian Lyubenov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Ivan Pachev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

21'

Bozhidar Nedkov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Zhelyazko Angelov intercepted the pass.

22'

Preslav Balkanski passed the ball to Encho Zarev, Encho Zarev latched onto the ball before Radoy Stoyanov could cut it out.

Encho Zarev directed the ball nicely to Zhelyazko Angelov, Zhelyazko Angelov picked up on the ball before Adrian Lyubenov could intercept.

Zhelyazko Angelov took a shot! but Nasko Govedarov managed to block the shot.

23'

Metodi Zlatinov tried to play a long ball but The ball struck Encho Zarev.

25'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Radoy Stoyanov.

26'

Ivan Pachev received a yellow card.

27'

Poor corner kick by Metodi Zlatinov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

28'

Filip Maleev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Zhelyazko Angelov read the game well to intercept the ball.

30'

Adrian Lyubenov laid it forward to Radoy Stoyanov, Ivan Pachev failed to intercept the pass.

Radoy Stoyanov hit the ball past Preslav Balkanski from medium range.

Pavel Grebenicharski saved and held onto the ball.

32'

Bozhidar Nedkov directed the ball nicely to Ventsislav Kunchev, Ventsislav Kunchev took possession of the ball before Stilian Ekimov could reach it.

Ventsislav Kunchev tried to whip in a float cross but it was well intercepted by Zhelyazko Angelov.

33'

Bozhidar Nedkov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Stilian Ekimov intercepted the pass.

34'

Metodi Zlatinov tried to sprint past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev didn't allow.

35'

Poor corner kick delivered by Milen Furnadzhiev that went straight to the opposition.

38'

Adrian Lyubenov tried for goal from the freekick. But Adrian Lyubenov put it wide.

39'

Filip Maleev tried to dart past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev nicked the ball from the toes of Filip Maleev.

42'

Corner taken by Ivan Pachev and cut out by the opposition.

44'

Poor corner kick by Ivan Pachev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

45'

Filip Maleev played the ball long,Encho Zarev couldn't cut it.

Bozhidar Nedkov played the ball forward immediately but he misjudged the pass.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Ruse rangers were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliven athletic maintained 61% of possession and 39% for Ruse rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Nasko Govedarov tried to lob the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ivan Pachev.

48'

Dimitar Fikov took the ball past Asparuh Orlinov.

Dimitar Fikov had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Metodi Zlatinov managed to block the shot.

50'

Milen Furnadzhiev played it past Dimitar Fikov.

Milen Furnadzhiev directed the ball to Nasko Govedarov, the ball was picked up by Nasko Govedarov before Encho Zarev could cut it out.

Nasko Govedarov tried to cross into the box but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Dimitar Fikov.

51'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to jink past Ventsislav Kunchev but Ventsislav Kunchev succesfully won the ball from Zhelyazko Angelov.

53'

Encho Zarev picked up Dimitar Fikov's superb pass, Asparuh Orlinov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Encho Zarev tried to get past Metodi Zlatinov but Metodi Zlatinov robbed Encho Zarev.

55'

Corner taken by Stilian Ekimov and cut out by the opposition.

58'

Zhelyazko Angelov chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Filip Evgeniev, Filip Evgeniev brought the ball under control superbly before Ventsislav Kunchev could cut it out.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Filip Evgeniev. Nasko Govedarov approached too late to tackle him.

Garo Zlatev tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

59'

Dimitar Fikov played a pinpoint pass to Encho Zarev, Encho Zarev took it in his stride before Asparuh Orlinov could reach it.

Encho Zarev tried to send in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Metodi Zlatinov.

60'

Preslav Balkanski whipped in the freekick. But Preslav Balkanski's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

63'

Stilian Ekimov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dimitar Fikov, Stilian Ekimov took it in his stride before Asparuh Orlinov could cut it out.

Stilian Ekimov tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Metodi Zlatinov cut it out easily.

65'

Zhelyazko Angelov knocked a lovely ball for Preslav Balkanski, the ball was picked up by Preslav Balkanski before Adrian Lyubenov could reach it.

Ivan Pachev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Preslav Balkanski, Radoy Stoyanov couldn't cut out the pass.

Ivan Pachev passed the ball perfectly to Filip Evgeniev, Filip Maleev failed to intercept the pass.

Good play by Filip Evgeniev in making himself some space and struck the ball with fury. Nasko Govedarov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Garo Zlatev managed to turn it over his bar.

72'

Dimitar Fikov elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Ivan Pachev climbed above Nasko Govedarov, then nodded the ball forward.

Preslav Balkanski got free in the penalty area and hit a hopeful looking shot. Filip Maleev failed to charge down the shot.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

73'

Ventsislav Kunchev was shown a yellow card.

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

74'

Metodi Zlatinov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Encho Zarev got in the way of the ball.

75'

Asparuh Orlinov twisted past Stilian Ekimov.

Asparuh Orlinov tried to sprint past Zhelyazko Angelov but Zhelyazko Angelov denied.

78'

Preslav Balkanski laid it forward to Ivan Pachev, Adrian Lyubenov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ivan Pachev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Radoy Stoyanov.

80'

Adrian Lyubenov tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

82'

Radoy Stoyanov tried to dribble past Ivan Pachev but Radoy Stoyanov lost the ball to Ivan Pachev.

83'

Poor corner kick delivered by Neven Zarev that went straight to the opposition.

86'

Metodi Zlatinov tried to feed the high ball but The ball cannoned off Preslav Balkanski.

88'

Bozhidar Nedkov tried to jink past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov dispossessed Bozhidar Nedkov.

89'

Bozhidar Nedkov powered past Stilian Ekimov!.

Bozhidar Nedkov knocked a lovely ball for Adrian Lyubenov, Adrian Lyubenov took it in his stride before Zhelyazko Angelov could cut it out.

Adrian Lyubenov floated it into the area, Stilian Ekimov couldn't cut out the pass.

Milen Furnadzhiev tried to head the ball upfield but Bozhko Lichkov got across to charge down the header.

91'

Zhelyazko Angelov had a crack from the freekick. But Zhelyazko Angelov put it wide of the goal.

95'

Metodi Zlatinov hit it high over the halfway line,Encho Zarev couldn't cut it.

Bozhidar Nedkov got to the ball ahead of Bozhko Lichkov, then had a header for a goal.

Pavel Grebenicharski got up to tip it over.

End Match Sliven athletic 1 - 0 Ruse rangers