Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Sliven county

2'

Adrian Stoykov blocked Konstantin Shokarov in a good, clean tackle before Konstantin Shokarov tried to pass the ball.

4'

The freekick was quickly taken by Stanko Novakov. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

8'

Nayden Bornosuzov turned on the ball to leave Mariyan Kotkov standing.

Nayden Bornosuzov played a wonderful ball for Alben Haralampiev, Alben Haralampiev took it in his stride before Detelin Blagoev could cut it out.

Alben Haralampiev had shrugged off the challenge of Mariyan Kotkov and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Alben Haralampiev. He was lacking match sharpness.

10'

Teodosi Stavrev shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Stanko Novakov removed the danger.

11'

Anton Manolev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

12'

Nasko Lahchev tried to feed the high ball but Mariyan Kotkov made a great interception.

15'

Anton Manolev fired in the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

16'

Anton Manolev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

17'

Adrian Stoykov played the ball to Stanko Novakov's feet, Panayot Zhekov failed to intercept the pass.

Stanko Novakov tried to cross the ball low but Teodosi Stavrev intercepted the cross.

18'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Adrian Stoykov.

Nasko Lahchev looked certain to score from long range but Kiro Katrandzhiev did well to close down the space.

20'

Radoslav Berbatov blasted a banana shot from long range but Gavrail Balkanski got himself between the ball and goal.

21'

Panayot Zhekov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Adrian Stoykov.

22'

Anton Manolev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Stanko Novakov.

23'

Metodi Markov ran up to take the corner.

Marko Mechev connected with a diving header for a goal but Filip Filipov used his head to clear the ball.

24'

Marko Mechev executed a block tackle on Mariyan Kotkov before Mariyan Kotkov tried to get onto the pass.

27'

Nasko Lahchev hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but Panayot Zhekov cleared the ball to safety.

29'

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

30'

Adrian Stoykov surged past Teodosi Stavrev!.

Adrian Stoykov tried to dart past Panayot Zhekov but Panayot Zhekov took the ball away from Adrian Stoykov.

31'

Teodosiy Velev attempted to lift the ball forward but Gavrail Balkanski got in the way of the ball.

34'

Marko Mechev played a wonderful ball for Teodosiy Velev, Teodosiy Velev took possession of the ball before Mariyan Kotkov could intercept.

Teodosiy Velev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Detelin Blagoev got in the way of the ball.

36'

Nasko Lahchev tried to use his skill to go past Mariyan Kotkov but Mariyan Kotkov succesfully won the ball from Nasko Lahchev.

37'

Stanko Novakov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Panayot Zhekov got in the way of the ball.

38'

Panayot Zhekov played a lovely ball for Teodosi Stavrev, Adrian Stoykov couldn't cut out the pass.

Teodosi Stavrev tried to take the ball past Stanko Novakov but Stanko Novakov block tackled Teodosi Stavrev.

39'

Stanko Novakov tried to dribble past Teodosi Stavrev but Teodosi Stavrev block tackled Stanko Novakov.

40'

Stanko Novakov fired off a long shot but Panayot Zhekov removed the danger.

42'

Metodi Markov played a wonderful ball for Dian Minkov, Dian Minkov took it in his stride before Mariyan Kotkov could cut it out.

Dian Minkov flicked the ball over Detelin Blagoev's head !.

Dian Minkov struck it! but Stoyan Varbanov removed the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Sliven athletic maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Sliven county. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Metodi Markov made a good pass to Nasko Lahchev, Mariyan Kotkov missed his interception.

Nasko Lahchev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Detelin Blagoev cut it out easily.

52'

Filip Filipov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'

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

58'

Adrian Stoykov tried to chip the ball forward but Teodosi Stavrev read the game well to intercept the ball.

61'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to play it past Panayot Zhekov but Panayot Zhekov blocked Radoslav Berbatov.

62'

Detelin Blagoev tried to dribble past Metodi Markov but Metodi Markov succesfully won the ball from Detelin Blagoev.

63'

Stanko Novakov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Teodosi Stavrev.

64'

The corner was taken by Metodi Markov towards the edge of the area.

Marko Mechev out-jumped Filip Filipov, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Damyan Hadziev couldn't save it ... Marko Mechev scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Sliven athletic 1 - 0 Sliven county

66'

Stanko Novakov tried to skip past the challenge of Panayot Zhekov but Panayot Zhekov cleanly tackled the ball.

67'

Radoslav Berbatov played the ball to Nayden Bornosuzov's feet, Teodosi Stavrev failed to reach the ball.

Nayden Bornosuzov tried to get the ball across but The ball struck Panayot Zhekov.

69'

Nasko Lahchev lofted the ball forward to Nayden Bornosuzov, Mariyan Kotkov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nayden Bornosuzov attempted to lob the ball goalwards but the shot was charged down by Stoyan Varbanov.

70'

Metodi Markov skipped past the challenge of Mariyan Kotkov.

Whilst still some way from goal, Metodi Markov tried to lob the keeper but Detelin Blagoev removed the danger.

71'

Adrian Stoykov delivered the ball to Marko Mechev, the ball was picked up by Marko Mechev before Teodosi Stavrev could reach it.

Marko Mechev tried to take the ball past Panayot Zhekov but Marko Mechev lost out to Panayot Zhekov.

72'

Metodi Markov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Mariyan Kotkov.

74'

Radoslav Berbatov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Gavrail Balkanski.

75'

Detelin Blagoev tried to dribble past Nasko Lahchev but Nasko Lahchev blocked Detelin Blagoev.

76'

Konstantin Shokarov tried to dart past Marko Mechev but Konstantin Shokarov lost out to Marko Mechev.

77'

Konstantin Shokarov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Metodi Markov.

78'

Detelin Blagoev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Metodi Markov and struck the ball with fury from 30 yards.

But Detelin Blagoev's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

79'

Nasko Lahchev went by the challenge of Mariyan Kotkov.

Nasko Lahchev made a pass to Nayden Bornosuzov, Detelin Blagoev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nayden Bornosuzov blasted the ball towards the top corner but Stoyan Varbanov hoofed the ball clear.

82'

Panayot Zhekov was outmuscled by Stanko Novakov.

Stanko Novakov blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Teodosi Stavrev approached too late to tackle him.

Brilliant saved by Damyan Hadziev.

83'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Gavrail Balkanski.

Nayden Bornosuzov played a wonderful ball for Metodi Markov, Metodi Markov picked up on the ball before Detelin Blagoev could reach it.

Metodi Markov faked a pass then cut Mariyan Kotkov in a different direction.

Lobbed goalwards by Metodi Markov but Filip Filipov managed to block the shot.

84'

Radoslav Berbatov knocked a lovely ball for Marko Mechev, the ball was picked up by Marko Mechev before Gavrail Balkanski could intercept.

Marko Mechev tried to sprint past Konstantin Shokarov but it failed.

85'

Stanko Novakov directed the ball to Adrian Stoykov, the ball was picked up by Adrian Stoykov before Panayot Zhekov could reach it.

Adrian Stoykov got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Teodosi Stavrev failed to charge down the shot.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Adrian Stoykov. He was lacking match sharpness.

87'

Metodi Markov skipped past the challenge of Mariyan Kotkov.

Metodi Markov tried to dart past Detelin Blagoev but it failed.

88'

Marko Mechev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

89'

Nasko Lahchev tried to lift the ball forward but Mariyan Kotkov came close and blocked it.

91'

Radoslav Berbatov made a pass to Stanko Novakov, Stanko Novakov took it in his stride before Panayot Zhekov could intercept.

Stanko Novakov blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but the shot clattered off Teodosi Stavrev.

93'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Teodosi Stavrev.

Radoslav Berbatov shot from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Gavrail Balkanski.

End Match Sliven athletic 1 - 0 Sliven county