Welcome to the match between Sliven albion and Smolyan F.C.

1'

Branimir Nikolaev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Balkan Hristozov, Branimir Nikolaev trapped the ball nicely before Atanas Kachev could intercept.

Branimir Nikolaev had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but Gabriel Pehlivanchev managed to block the shot.

2'

Hristofor Manolev tried to take the ball past Volen Tinkov but Hristofor Manolev lost the ball to Volen Tinkov.

3'

Ivo Hazurov took the freekick. It went just wide by Ivo Hazurov.

4'

Atanas Kachev directed the ball to Hristofor Manolev, Hristofor Manolev took possession of the ball before Branimir Nikolaev could cut it out.

Hristofor Manolev powered past Balkan Hristozov!.

Hristofor Manolev aimed for the top corner but Tomislav Ilchev threw himself in front of the shot.

7'

Atanas Kachev tried to use his skill to go past Branimir Nikolaev but failed.

9'

Drago Vantchev block tackled Dobri Gogov before Dobri Gogov attempted to deliver the ball.

14'

Ivo Hazurov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

17'

Branimir Soklev dribbled confidently past Avram Zhekov.

Branimir Soklev did his best to get the ball into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Volen Tinkov.

18'

Avram Zhekov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Branimir Soklev.

19'

Dobri Gogov played the ball to Grozdan Valentinov's feet, Stilian Nikolov failed to reach the ball.

Grozdan Valentinov delivered the ball in from wide, Drago Vantchev failed to reach the ball.

Diving header at goal from Ivo Hazurov but Encho Genov headed clear the danger.

21'

Gabriel Pehlivanchev made a pass to Rayko Asparuhov, Rayko Asparuhov picked up on the ball before Balkan Hristozov could cut it out.

Rayko Asparuhov delivered the ball to Ivo Hazurov, Ivo Hazurov took possession of the ball before Branimir Nikolaev could intercept.

Ivo Hazurov tried to pass the ball forward but it was intercepted by Tomislav Ilchev.

24'

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

28'

Branimir Soklev whipped in the corner.

Rayko Asparuhov got to the ball before Tomislav Ilchev, then headed the ball upfield.

Branimir Soklev found an opportunity to score but Encho Genov gave him no space .

30'

Stilian Nikolov hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Grozdan Valentinov cleared the ball.

31'

Avram Zhekov hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Hristofor Manolev cleared the ball.

32'

Atanas Kachev tried to chip the ball forward but Balkan Hristozov closed in and intercepted the ball.

33'

Stilian Nikolov laid it forward to Drago Vantchev, Ilarion Emiliyanov couldn't cut out the pass.

Drago Vantchev tried to deliver a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Grozdan Valentinov.

34'

Branimir Soklev made a pass to Gabriel Pehlivanchev, Volen Tinkov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Gabriel Pehlivanchev tried to get the cross in but The ball cannoned off Avram Zhekov.

35'

Branimir Soklev whipped in the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

37'

Stilian Nikolov laid it forward to Drago Vantchev, the ball was picked up by Drago Vantchev before Dobri Gogov could reach it.

Drago Vantchev got past Grozdan Valentinov with ease.

Drago Vantchev tried to sprint past Dobri Gogov but Drago Vantchev lost the ball to Dobri Gogov's block tackle.

38'

Dobri Gogov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Drago Vantchev.

39'

Stilian Nikolov shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Rayko Asparuhov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Good goalkeeping by Adrian Emov to block the shot with his body.

41'

Atanas Kachev took the ball past Balkan Hristozov.

Atanas Kachev hit the ball from medium range but the shot cannoned off Branimir Nikolaev.

42'

Atanas Kachev had a crack from the freekick. Todor Dechev managed to turn it over his bar.

43'

Dobri Gogov passed along the floor for Grozdan Valentinov to pick it up, Drago Vantchev missed his interception.

Grozdan Valentinov spotted Ivo Hazurov in the area and chipped the ball in, Ivo Hazurov brought the ball under control superbly before Stilian Nikolov could intercept.

Good play by Ivo Hazurov in making himself some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Encho Genov couldn't reach it.

the ball went into the net despite of Todor Dechev's attempts to clear the ball away. ... A fine goal all round by Ivo Hazurov !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Sliven albion 1 - 0 Smolyan F.C.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Sliven albion took the lead.Sliven albion had 61% possession in the match, while Smolyan F.C. had 39%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

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

48'

Swerving shot by Branimir Soklev from long range. Volen Tinkov failed to block the shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

50'

Branimir Nikolaev tried to play a long ball but it was intercepted by Gabriel Pehlivanchev.

53'

Grozdan Valentinov tried to pass the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Drago Vantchev.

54'

Stilian Nikolov directed the ball nicely to Drago Vantchev, Drago Vantchev picked up on the ball before Dobri Gogov could intercept.

Drago Vantchev dribbled past Grozdan Valentinov.

Drago Vantchev took the ball past Dobri Gogov.

Drago Vantchev was in a dangerous position !.

Drago Vantchev was one on one with Adrian Emov and shot for the top corner. A goal was scored by Drago Vantchev !!!

Sliven albion 1 - 1 Smolyan F.C.

55'

Gabriel Pehlivanchev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

56'

Avram Zhekov attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Grozdan Valentinov.

57'

Atanas Kachev tried to take the ball past Balkan Hristozov but Atanas Kachev lost the ball to Balkan Hristozov's block tackle.

59'

Grozdan Valentinov made a pass to Branimir Soklev, Volen Tinkov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Branimir Soklev tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Avram Zhekov.

60'

Drago Vantchev took the ball out of his own half,Grozdan Valentinov couldn't cut out the pass.

Gatso Zarev tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but Ilarion Emiliyanov blocked the header.

62'

Stilian Nikolov received a yellow card.

Atanas Kachev tried to skip past the challenge of Balkan Hristozov but Balkan Hristozov won the ball from Atanas Kachev.

63'

Yellow card shown to Drago Vantchev.

Branimir Soklev fired off a long shot. Volen Tinkov failed to charge down the shot.

But Branimir Soklev struck the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

65'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ilarion Emiliyanov.

Branimir Nikolaev lifted the ball towards Stilian Nikolov in the area, Stilian Nikolov took an excellent first touch before Gabriel Pehlivanchev could intercept.

Stilian Nikolov fed the ball forward to Tomislav Ilchev, Iliyan Velev missed his interception.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Tomislav Ilchev but Ilarion Emiliyanov got himself between the ball and goal.

66'

Branimir Nikolaev played a perfect pass for Drago Vantchev, Atanas Kachev failed to reach the ball.

Drago Vantchev smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but the shot clattered off Gabriel Pehlivanchev.

68'

Branimir Nikolaev tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Gabriel Pehlivanchev.

71'

Atanas Kachev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Iliyan Velev, Atanas Kachev took it in his stride before Balkan Hristozov could intercept.

Atanas Kachev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Branimir Nikolaev.

72'

Balkan Hristozov dribbled past Gabriel Pehlivanchev.

Balkan Hristozov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Atanas Kachev.

74'

Corner taken by Drago Vantchev and cut out by the opposition.

75'

Stilian Nikolov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Grozdan Valentinov.

77'

The corner was taken by Volen Tinkov towards the edge of the area.

Avram Zhekov got above Iliyan Velev to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Adrian Emov chose to punch the ball away.

79'

Gabriel Pehlivanchev passed along the floor for Branimir Soklev to pick it up, Branimir Soklev trapped the ball nicely before Adriyan Kraev could intercept.

Branimir Soklev made a good pass to Dobri Gogov, Dobri Gogov picked up on the ball before Balkan Hristozov could reach it.

Dobri Gogov had a crack at goal. Encho Genov failed to charge down the shot.

Todor Dechev was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

80'

Atanas Kachev tried to sprint past Balkan Hristozov but Balkan Hristozov nicked the ball from the toes of Atanas Kachev.

84'

Rayko Asparuhov used his skill to go past Stilian Nikolov.

Rayko Asparuhov surged past Drago Vantchev!.

Rayko Asparuhov crossed the ball high and hard, Stilian Nikolov failed to reach the ball.

Hristofor Manolev got up above Encho Genov, then headed it across the goal.

Todor Dechev failed to stop the ball ... A goal was scored by Hristofor Manolev !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Sliven albion 2 - 1 Smolyan F.C.

85'

Ilarion Emiliyanov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Branimir Soklev, Ilarion Emiliyanov trapped the ball nicely before Avram Zhekov could intercept.

Ilarion Emiliyanov tried to square the ball from the wing but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Volen Tinkov.

87'

Branimir Nikolaev made an attempt to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Atanas Kachev.

88'

Atanas Kachev curled the ball in at goal from long range but Branimir Nikolaev removed the danger.

90'

Atanas Kachev laid it forward to Gabriel Pehlivanchev, Gabriel Pehlivanchev trapped the ball nicely before Branimir Nikolaev could reach it.

Gabriel Pehlivanchev shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Balkan Hristozov cleared the ball from danger.

92'

Atanas Kachev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Sliven albion 2 - 1 Smolyan F.C.