Welcome to the match between Ruse rangers and Plovdiv F.C.

1'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Doychin Lahchev got to the ball first.

2'

Marko Skorchev hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Encho Zarev got in and cleared the danger.

4'

Dimitar Fikov looked destined to score from long range but Ivan Ivanov gave him no space .

6'

Metodi Ivkov tried to dribble past Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev succesfully won the ball from Metodi Ivkov.

7'

Marko Naydenov failed in his attempt to take the ball past Preslav Balkanski.

9'

Ivan Pachev struck the freekick over the wall. Ivan Pachev got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

11'

Dragan Minchev fed the ball forward to Metodi Ivkov, Metodi Ivkov latched onto the ball before Stilian Ekimov could reach it.

Metodi Ivkov played a pinpoint pass to Dragan Minchev, Dragan Minchev took possession of the ball before Zhelyazko Angelov could cut it out.

Dragan Minchev had the chance to score from medium range but he was denied space by Stilian Ekimov.

12'

Zhelyazko Angelov made a good pass to Stilian Ekimov, Stilian Ekimov took it in his stride before Dragan Minchev could reach it.

Stilian Ekimov crossed the ball high over Metodi Ivkov.

Stoyko Lazarov tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Mitko Zlatkov made it across to block the header.

13'

Stoyko Lazarov shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Chavdar Kravarov failed to charge down the shot.

But Stoyko Lazarov put it just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

15'

Zhelyazko Angelov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Dragan Minchev cut it out.

17'

Bozhko Lichkov failed in his attempt to dart past Igor Maleev.

18'

Marko Skorchev had the pace to beat Ivan Pachev.

Marko Skorchev blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Preslav Balkanski approached too late to block it.

Good save by Pavel Grebenicharski who held the ball well.

19'

Preslav Balkanski struck the freekick over the wall. But it went over the bar.

20'

Encho Zarev made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ivan Ivanov.

21'

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

22'

Dragan Minchev tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Stilian Ekimov.

23'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to sprint past Metodi Ivkov but Metodi Ivkov blocked Zhelyazko Angelov in a good, clean tackle.

24'

Doychin Lahchev played a wonderful ball for Marko Skorchev, Encho Zarev couldn't cut it.

Marko Skorchev tried to dribble past Dimitar Fikov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Dimitar Fikov.

26'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Igor Maleev.

28'

Ivan Pachev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

29'

Ivan Ivanov went across and took the corner.

Chavdar Kravarov jumped above Bozhko Lichkov, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Pavel Grebenicharski made an acrobatic save.

30'

The corner was taken by Preslav Balkanski towards the edge of the area.

Mitko Zlatkov got to the ball before Neven Zarev, then headed clear the danger.

32'

Marko Naydenov jinked past Preslav Balkanski.

Marko Naydenov hit the ball forward to Doychin Lahchev, Doychin Lahchev took possession of the ball before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Doychin Lahchev attempted a thunderous drive! but Neven Zarev made the clearance.

33'

Marko Skorchev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ivan Ivanov, Marko Skorchev latched onto the ball before Encho Zarev could cut it out.

Marko Skorchev bent it from medium range. Dimitar Fikov failed to block the shot.

Pavel Grebenicharski tried to save but he couldn ... Marko Skorchev scored an excellent goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Ruse rangers 0 - 1 Plovdiv F.C.

34'

Marko Naydenov passed along the floor for Igor Maleev to pick it up, Ivan Pachev couldn't cut out the pass.

Igor Maleev twisted past Preslav Balkanski.

Igor Maleev found himself in some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Bozhko Lichkov approached too late to tackle him.

Pavel Grebenicharski made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

35'

Metodi Ivkov was outmuscled by Zhelyazko Angelov.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to play it past Dragan Minchev but it failed.

36'

Zhelyazko Angelov passed it high to Filip Evgeniev, Metodi Ivkov missed his interception.

Filip Evgeniev found a gap and attempted a thunderous drive. Boryan Yakimov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

the ball went into the net despite of Maksim Kravarov's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Filip Evgeniev scored. Super finish !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Ruse rangers 1 - 1 Plovdiv F.C.

37'

Poor corner kick delivered by Metodi Ivkov that went straight to the opposition.

38'

Igor Maleev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

40'

Preslav Balkanski knocked a lovely ball for Ivan Pachev, the ball was picked up by Ivan Pachev before Igor Maleev could intercept.

Ivan Pachev tried to curl one in from medium range. Marko Naydenov failed to charge down the shot.

Maksim Kravarov saved well and held the ball.

42'

Marko Skorchev tried to feed the high ball but Stilian Ekimov found himself in the way of the ball.

43'

Igor Maleev passed the ball to Marko Naydenov, Marko Naydenov latched onto the ball before Preslav Balkanski could reach it.

Marko Naydenov tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ivan Pachev.

44'

Doychin Lahchev tried for goal from the freekick. But Doychin Lahchev's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Ruse rangers had 49% possession in the match, while Plovdiv F.C. had 51%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Ivan Pachev tried to use his skill to go past Igor Maleev but Ivan Pachev lost the ball to Igor Maleev.

47'

Marko Naydenov made a good pass to Igor Maleev, Igor Maleev took possession of the ball before Ivan Pachev could cut it out.

Igor Maleev made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Preslav Balkanski intercepted but couldn't control.

49'

Dimitar Fikov passed the ball to Neven Zarev, Neven Zarev latched onto the ball before Ivan Ivanov could reach it.

Neven Zarev tried to cross the ball low but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Marko Skorchev.

51'

Dragan Minchev attempted to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Stilian Ekimov.

52'

Preslav Balkanski made good use of the scissors dribble. As Igor Maleev lost his balance, Preslav Balkanski dribbled past Igor Maleev.

Preslav Balkanski fed the ball forward to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev picked up on the ball before Marko Naydenov could intercept.

Ivan Pachev struck it at goal!. Mitko Zlatkov approached too late to tackle him.

But Ivan Pachev scooped it well over the crossbar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

54'

Encho Zarev passed along the floor for Zhelyazko Angelov to pick it up, Zhelyazko Angelov picked up on the ball before Metodi Ivkov could intercept.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to get past Dragan Minchev but Dragan Minchev succesfully won the ball from Zhelyazko Angelov.

56'

Zhelyazko Angelov 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 Igor Maleev.

57'

Dragan Minchev dribbled past Stilian Ekimov.

Dragan Minchev tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Zhelyazko Angelov.

58'

Encho Zarev knocked a lovely ball for Bozhko Lichkov, the ball was picked up by Bozhko Lichkov before Ivan Ivanov could reach it.

Bozhko Lichkov tried to move the ball forward but Marko Skorchev found himself in the way of the ball.

59'

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

60'

Marko Skorchev received a yellow card.

61'

Marko Skorchev made a good pass to Ivan Ivanov, Ivan Ivanov took possession of the ball before Encho Zarev could reach it.

Ivan Ivanov crossed the ball low , Dimitar Fikov couldn't cut out the pass.

Chavdar Kravarov aimed a one touch pass to his left . Neven Zarev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mitko Zlatkov hit the ball forward to Chavdar Kravarov, Chavdar Kravarov took it in his stride before Bozhko Lichkov could cut it out.

From a tight angle, Chavdar Kravarov still managed to get a shot in but Neven Zarev cleared the ball to safety.

63'

Preslav Balkanski dribbled past Igor Maleev.

Preslav Balkanski moved the ball forward for Encho Zarev, Encho Zarev picked up on the ball before Marko Naydenov could cut it out.

Encho Zarev found a perfect spot and struck the ball with fury. Boryan Yakimov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Encho Zarev's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

66'

Marko Naydenov knocked a lovely ball for Igor Maleev, Igor Maleev latched onto the ball before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Igor Maleev tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Preslav Balkanski.

68'

Stoyko Lazarov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Metodi Ivkov.

71'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Metodi Ivkov.

74'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Neven Zarev.

76'

Stilian Ekimov dribbled past Metodi Ivkov.

Stilian Ekimov attempted to play a long ball but Dragan Minchev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

77'

Zhelyazko Angelov attempted to lift the ball forward but Metodi Ivkov got in the way of the ball.

79'

Ivan Ivanov had the pace to beat Preslav Balkanski.

Ivan Ivanov tried to jink past Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev cleanly tackled the ball.

81'

Zhelyazko Angelov took the ball past Dragan Minchev.

Zhelyazko Angelov put a low cross, Metodi Ivkov failed to intercept the pass.

Stoyko Lazarov let the ball drop before firing in a half volley, Mitko Zlatkov couldn't reach it.

But Stoyko Lazarov couldn't get it on target ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

82'

Boryan Yakimov played it confidently past Stilian Ekimov.

Boryan Yakimov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Zhelyazko Angelov.

83'

Metodi Ivkov tried to use his skill to go past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov block tackled Metodi Ivkov.

86'

Preslav Balkanski chipped it out of his own half,Igor Maleev failed to intercept the pass.

Mitko Zlatkov got ahead of Stoyko Lazarov to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

88'

Dragan Minchev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

89'

Mitko Zlatkov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

90'

Bozhko Lichkov tried to test the keeper from the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

91'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to dribble past Metodi Ivkov but Metodi Ivkov won the ball from Zhelyazko Angelov.

92'

Pass by Preslav Balkanski to Ivan Pachev, Igor Maleev couldn't cut out the pass.

Ivan Pachev directed the ball to Filip Evgeniev, Filip Evgeniev took possession of the ball before Marko Naydenov could reach it.

Filip Evgeniev found the room to squeeze a chip at goal but Mitko Zlatkov managed to block the shot.

93'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Metodi Ivkov.

94'

Chavdar Kravarov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Ruse rangers 1 - 1 Plovdiv F.C.