Welcome to the match between Varna athletic and Sliven united

2'

Milan Zhelev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Alek Ekimov.

3'

Iliya Oprikov hit a speculative long-range shot but Vladislav Petkov cleared the ball to safety.

7'

Milan Zhelev jinked confidently past Alek Ekimov.

Milan Zhelev blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Asen Valentinov failed to charge down the shot.

Miroslav Ratnikov didn't move! ... A great goal from a fine move by Milan Zhelev !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Varna athletic 1 - 0 Sliven united

8'

Vesko Stavrev sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but the shot was blocked by Iliya Oprikov.

9'

Milan Zhelev skipped past Alek Ekimov.

Milan Zhelev tried to get onto the pass but Asen Valentinov made a great interception.

12'

Iliya Oprikov passed along the floor for Tomislav Ryadkov to pick it up, Genadi Todorov failed to reach the ball.

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to skip past the challenge of Vesko Stavrev but Vesko Stavrev succesfully won the ball from Tomislav Ryadkov.

13'

Zhaklin Berbatov received a yellow card.

14'

Iliya Oprikov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Genadi Todorov made a great interception.

15'

Evgeni Shokarov tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Stanko Yakimov.

16'

Blagun Dragov hit the ball from long range but Vesko Stavrev scrambled the ball away.

17'

Asen Valentinov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Drago Radkov.

18'

Evgeni Shokarov curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was charged down by Stanko Yakimov.

19'

Iliya Oprikov laid it forward to Svetlyo Tsvetanov, Svetlyo Tsvetanov trapped the ball nicely before Genadi Todorov could cut it out.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov played a lovely ball for Tomislav Ryadkov, Vesko Stavrev couldn't reach it.

Tomislav Ryadkov found a perfect spot and fired in a curving shot at goal. Kardam Stavrev failed to block the shot.

Mitko Kanchev couldn't reach it ... Tomislav Ryadkov capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Varna athletic 1 - 1 Sliven united

20'

Drago Radkov went by the challenge of Tase Kraev.

Drago Radkov crossed the ball low and hard, Evgeni Shokarov couldn't cut out the pass.

Genadi Todorov ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot, Blagun Dragov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Miroslav Ratnikov shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Genadi Todorov scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Varna athletic 2 - 1 Sliven united

22'

Milan Zhelev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

28'

Stanko Yakimov lofted the ball to Presiyan Chipilov, Tase Kraev couldn't cut out the pass.

Presiyan Chipilov hit it high and hard towards goal but Zhaklin Berbatov threw himself in front of the shot.

29'

Tomislav Ryadkov block tackled Vesko Stavrev before Vesko Stavrev tried to pass the ball.

30'

Iliya Oprikov tried to lift the ball forward but The ball came off Genadi Todorov.

33'

Asen Valentinov went by the challenge of Drago Radkov.

Asen Valentinov got the float cross in from the wing, Milan Zhelev couldn't cut it.

Maksim Lazarov got ahead of Kardam Stavrev to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Mitko Kanchev did well to parry it.

34'

Evgeni Shokarov dribbled past Stanko Yakimov.

Evgeni Shokarov tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Kostadin Videnov.

35'

Poor corner kick by Presiyan Chipilov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

36'

Tomislav Ryadkov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

37'

Stanko Yakimov tried to twist past Evgeni Shokarov but Evgeni Shokarov robbed Stanko Yakimov.

38'

Kostadin Videnov hit a long ball forward, Asparuh Ferdinandov trapped the ball nicely before Tase Kraev could cut it out.

Asparuh Ferdinandov curled a shot from an angle but Zhaklin Berbatov got in and cleared the danger.

39'

Tase Kraev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Evgeni Shokarov, Tase Kraev latched onto the ball before Stanko Yakimov could reach it.

Tase Kraev tried to dart past Kostadin Videnov but Kostadin Videnov dispossessed Tase Kraev.

40'

Vesko Stavrev hit the ball forward to Genadi Todorov, the ball was picked up by Genadi Todorov before Tomislav Ryadkov could cut it out.

Genadi Todorov directed the ball to Presiyan Chipilov, Presiyan Chipilov took it in his stride before Iliya Oprikov could cut it out.

Presiyan Chipilov directed the ball to Asparuh Ferdinandov, Blagun Dragov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Asparuh Ferdinandov was able to make space and had an effort at goal. Zhaklin Berbatov failed to block the shot.

Miroslav Ratnikov did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Vintage strike from Asparuh Ferdinandov !!! GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Varna athletic 3 - 1 Sliven united

41'

Stanko Yakimov curled the ball in at goal from long range but Evgeni Shokarov got himself between the ball and goal.

42'

Alek Ekimov played the ball to Maksim Lazarov's feet, Drago Radkov couldn't reach it.

Maksim Lazarov put a low cross in to the far post, Milan Zhelev couldn't cut out the pass.

Asen Valentinov ran onto the ball and struck the volley but the shot clattered off Kardam Stavrev.

43'

Kostadin Videnov played a wonderful ball for Stanko Yakimov, Stanko Yakimov took it in his stride before Tase Kraev could intercept.

Stanko Yakimov looked destined to score from long range but Evgeni Shokarov made an crucial challenge!.

44'

Blagun Dragov hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot cannoned off Genadi Todorov.

45'

Iliya Oprikov attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Vesko Stavrev.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Sliven united were unfortunate to go in behind.Varna athletic maintained 48% of possession and 52% for Sliven united. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Evgeni Shokarov took the ball past Vesko Stavrev.

Evgeni Shokarov hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Stanko Yakimov blocked the shot.

47'

Vesko Stavrev made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Tomislav Ryadkov blocked it.

48'

Evgeni Shokarov laid it forward to Tase Kraev, Stanko Yakimov missed his interception.

Tase Kraev tried to whip in a float cross but Kostadin Videnov intercepted but couldn't control.

50'

Stanko Yakimov unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Tomislav Ryadkov got in and cleared the danger.

52'

Iliya Oprikov hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Vesko Stavrev got himself between the ball and goal.

54'

Vladislav Petkov dispatched the freekick goalwards. Miroslav Ratnikov punched the ball clear.

55'

Kardam Stavrev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

57'

Alek Ekimov directed the ball to Asen Valentinov, Asen Valentinov took possession of the ball before Drago Radkov could intercept.

Asen Valentinov hit a long pass upfield,Milan Zhelev failed to reach the ball.

Maksim Lazarov forced the ball goalwards with a header but Vladislav Petkov headed the ball clear.

58'

Kostadin Videnov directed the ball to Stanko Yakimov, Stanko Yakimov latched onto the ball before Alek Ekimov could reach it.

Stanko Yakimov took the ball past Tase Kraev.

Stanko Yakimov tried to lob it over the keeper but Zhaklin Berbatov got himself between the ball and goal.

59'

Alek Ekimov had the chance to score from long range but he was denied space by Drago Radkov.

60'

Vesko Stavrev tried to jink past Tomislav Ryadkov but Tomislav Ryadkov cleanly tackled the ball.

61'

Kostadin Videnov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Tase Kraev blocked it.

63'

Asen Valentinov took the ball confidently past Milan Zhelev.

Asen Valentinov blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but Drago Radkov cleared the ball from danger.

65'

Evgeni Shokarov directed the ball nicely to Tase Kraev, Stanko Yakimov couldn't cut it.

Tase Kraev whipped in a float cross, Kostadin Videnov failed to reach the ball.

Svetlyo Tsvetanov beat Kardam Stavrev to the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Mitko Kanchev got up to tip it over.

66'

Vesko Stavrev tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Tomislav Ryadkov.

67'

Genadi Todorov was outmuscled by Evgeni Shokarov.

Evgeni Shokarov delivered the ball in from wide, Stanko Yakimov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Asen Valentinov got up above Kardam Stavrev, then headed the ball upfield.

Iliya Oprikov lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired in a shot at goal. Vladislav Petkov approached too late to clear the danger.

Mitko Kanchev didn't move! ... Iliya Oprikov scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Varna athletic 3 - 2 Sliven united

68'

Vesko Stavrev had shrugged off the challenge of Iliya Oprikov and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But Vesko Stavrev sent the ball high into the stands ... He should have hit the target at least.

70'

Iliya Oprikov hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Genadi Todorov managed to block the shot.

72'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Maksim Lazarov.

Evgeni Shokarov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Stanko Yakimov.

73'

Poor corner kick by Maksim Lazarov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

76'

Kostadin Videnov played the ball high to Presiyan Chipilov, Tase Kraev failed to intercept the pass.

Presiyan Chipilov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Blagun Dragov.

78'

Tomislav Ryadkov made good use of the scissors dribble. As Vesko Stavrev lost his balance, Tomislav Ryadkov dribbled past Vesko Stavrev.

Tomislav Ryadkov knocked a lovely ball for Asen Valentinov, Asen Valentinov took possession of the ball before Genadi Todorov could reach it.

Asen Valentinov had an effort at goal but the shot clattered off Vladislav Petkov.

79'

Iliya Oprikov tried to get onto the pass but Genadi Todorov intercepted but couldn't control.

81'

Genadi Todorov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Iliya Oprikov read the game well to intercept the ball.

82'

Vesko Stavrev shielded the ball from Tomislav Ryadkov and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Brilliant saved by Miroslav Ratnikov.

84'

Kostadin Videnov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Evgeni Shokarov found himself in the way of the ball.

85'

Yellow card shown to Tase Kraev.

Asen Valentinov played a great ball for Tomislav Ryadkov, Drago Radkov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tomislav Ryadkov tried to centre the ball but Milan Zhelev came close and blocked it.

86'

Kostadin Videnov tried to dribble past Tase Kraev but Tase Kraev blocked Kostadin Videnov.

89'

Iliya Oprikov tried to sprint past Kostadin Videnov but Kostadin Videnov nicked the ball from the toes of Iliya Oprikov.

90'

Milan Zhelev made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Alek Ekimov found himself in the way of the ball.

92'

Tomislav Ryadkov was pressed by Asparuh Ferdinandov but he evaded the challenge and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Tomislav Ryadkov left Mitko Kanchev with a simple save.

93'

Genadi Todorov stepped up and struck the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

End Match Varna athletic 3 - 2 Sliven united