Welcome to the match between Sliven town and Ruse rangers

1'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to dribble past Dimitar Korinov but Dimitar Korinov took the ball away from Zhelyazko Angelov.

4'

Preslav Balkanski sprinted to escape from Valentin Karshev.

Preslav Balkanski tried to pass the ball forward but Grozdan Mihov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

5'

Timotey Minchev played a wonderful ball for Adrian Novakov, Adrian Novakov took it in his stride before Encho Zarev could intercept.

Adrian Novakov did his best to get the ball into the area but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Dimitar Fikov.

6'

Timotey Minchev tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Dimitar Fikov.

7'

Stoyko Lazarov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

8'

Bozhko Lichkov tried his luck from the freekick. But Bozhko Lichkov put it wide.

9'

Stilian Ekimov tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Dimitar Korinov.

10'

Marcho Elenkov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Stoyko Lazarov coolly intercepted the pass.

11'

Encho Zarev was outmuscled by Timotey Minchev.

Timotey Minchev tried to put a low cross but Dimitar Fikov did well to spot and intercept the cross.

13'

Preslav Balkanski directed the ball past Valentin Karshev to Ivan Pachev.

Ivan Pachev shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Grozdan Mihov approached too late to tackle him.

But Ivan Pachev didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

14'

Preslav Balkanski dribbled past Grozdan Mihov.

Preslav Balkanski passed the ball to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev took possession of the ball before Valentin Karshev could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev tried to sprint past Grozdan Mihov but Ivan Pachev lost the ball to Grozdan Mihov.

17'

Adrian Novakov made a pass to Timotey Kosev, Dimitar Fikov couldn't reach it.

Timotey Kosev tried to skip past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev succesfully won the ball from Timotey Kosev.

19'

Yellow card shown to Stoyko Lazarov.

Dimitar Korinov span past Bozhko Lichkov.

Dimitar Korinov played a wonderful ball for Avgustin Gospodinov, Stilian Ekimov failed to reach the ball.

Avgustin Gospodinov skipped easily past the challenge of Zhelyazko Angelov.

Avgustin Gospodinov got free in the penalty area and shot. Neven Zarev approached too late to tackle him.

Pavel Grebenicharski did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

20'

Timotey Minchev tried to jink past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev succesfully won the ball from Timotey Minchev.

22'

Marcho Elenkov tried to dart past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov block tackled Marcho Elenkov.

23'

Adrian Novakov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Encho Zarev showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

24'

Timotey Minchev tried to dribble past Encho Zarev but it failed.

26'

Grozdan Mihov played a great ball for Drago Yoshev, Drago Yoshev took possession of the ball before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Drago Yoshev made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Preslav Balkanski intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

27'

Pass by Preslav Balkanski to Dimitar Fikov, Valentin Karshev missed his interception.

Dimitar Fikov escaped from the challenge of Grozdan Mihov and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Marcho Dyakov got up to tip it over.

31'

Avgustin Gospodinov elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Neven Zarev had the beating in the air of Drago Yoshev and headed the ball clear.

32'

Timotey Minchev skipped past Encho Zarev.

Timotey Minchev fired off a medium-ranged shot. Dimitar Fikov approached too late to tackle him.

But Timotey Minchev sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

36'

Dimitar Fikov made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Adrian Novakov.

37'

Zhelyazko Angelov dribbled confidently past Dimitar Korinov.

Zhelyazko Angelov flicked the ball over Marcho Elenkov's head !.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Tsanko Radkov.

38'

Ivan Pachev tried to dribble past Valentin Karshev but Valentin Karshev denied.

43'

Marcho Elenkov evaded the challenge of Stilian Ekimov and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

44'

Valentin Karshev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

45'

Stilian Ekimov tried to dart past Marcho Elenkov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Marcho Elenkov.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Sliven town had 52% possession in the match, while Ruse rangers had 48%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Marcho Elenkov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

49'

Dimitar Fikov tried to get past Adrian Novakov but Adrian Novakov succesfully won the ball from Dimitar Fikov.

50'

Dimitar Fikov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Adrian Novakov.

51'

Tsanko Radkov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

52'

Timotey Minchev knocked a lovely ball for Adrian Novakov, Adrian Novakov took possession of the ball before Neven Zarev could reach it.

Adrian Novakov shielded the ball from Encho Zarev and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

But Adrian Novakov sent it far too high ... It was an unbelievable miss.

53'

Bozhko Lichkov tried to dribble past Dimitar Korinov but Dimitar Korinov block tackled Bozhko Lichkov.

54'

Marcho Elenkov tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Stilian Ekimov.

55'

Encho Zarev flighted in the freekick. It went just wide by Encho Zarev.

56'

Grozdan Mihov hit the ball high towards Drago Yoshev in the area, Drago Yoshev controlled the ball when bringing it down before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Drago Yoshev fed the ball forward to Tsanko Radkov, Tsanko Radkov took possession of the ball before Neven Zarev could intercept.

Tsanko Radkov shot with a bicycle kick but Bozhko Lichkov got in and cleared the danger.

58'

Grozdan Mihov blasted a banana shot from long range. Ivan Pachev failed to charge down the shot.

However, Grozdan Mihov put it well over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Grozdan Mihov. He was lacking match sharpness.

60'

Yellow card shown to Filip Evgeniev.

Neven Zarev took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

61'

Ivan Pachev attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Dimitar Korinov.

62'

Timotey Minchev got past Encho Zarev with ease.

Timotey Minchev jinked confidently past Dimitar Fikov.

Timotey Minchev tried to float it into the area but The ball ricocheted off Encho Zarev.

63'

Zhelyazko Angelov hit it high over Marcho Elenkov to Preslav Balkanski

Preslav Balkanski lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had an effort at goal. Tsanko Radkov failed to block the shot.

Marcho Dyakov had no chance of stopping the ball ... Preslav Balkanski scored an excellent goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Sliven town 0 - 1 Ruse rangers

64'

Stoyko Lazarov floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Filip Evgeniev tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but Tsanko Radkov managed to block the header.

65'

Grozdan Mihov went in with a successful block tackle on Preslav Balkanski before Preslav Balkanski attempted to deliver the ball.

69'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a red card to Stoyko Lazarov.

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to take the ball past Dimitar Korinov but Dimitar Korinov blocked Zhelyazko Angelov.

71'

Tsanko Radkov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

72'

Preslav Balkanski tried to dribble past Adrian Novakov but Adrian Novakov robbed Preslav Balkanski.

73'

Avgustin Gospodinov was in a lot of pain and had to go off.

Kubrat Trayanov came on for the injured Avgustin Gospodinov.

Preslav Balkanski played a wonderful ball for Bozhko Lichkov, Valentin Karshev couldn't reach it.

Bozhko Lichkov had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Grozdan Mihov made an crucial challenge!.

74'

Marcho Elenkov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball came off Stilian Ekimov.

75'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to move the ball forward but The ball bounced off Dimitar Korinov.

76'

Marcho Elenkov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Stilian Ekimov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

77'

Dimitar Korinov passed the ball perfectly to Marcho Elenkov, Stilian Ekimov couldn't cut out the pass.

Marcho Elenkov took the ball past Zhelyazko Angelov.

Marcho Elenkov supplied a low cross, Stilian Ekimov failed to intercept the pass.

Kubrat Trayanov ran onto the ball and struck the volley but Neven Zarev got in and cleared the danger.

78'

Tsanko Radkov swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

80'

Marcho Elenkov directed the ball nicely to Dimitar Korinov, Stilian Ekimov couldn't reach it.

Dimitar Korinov shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Zhelyazko Angelov got himself between the ball and goal.

82'

Ivan Pachev directed the ball to Stilian Ekimov, Stilian Ekimov picked up on the ball before Valentin Karshev could intercept.

Stilian Ekimov played a pinpoint pass to Ivan Pachev, Grozdan Mihov missed his interception.

Ivan Pachev chipped the ball goalwards but Timotey Kosev managed to block the shot.

83'

Timotey Minchev played a lovely ball for Kubrat Trayanov, Kubrat Trayanov trapped the ball nicely before Encho Zarev could reach it.

Kubrat Trayanov dribbled past Dimitar Fikov.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Kubrat Trayanov but Neven Zarev got in and cleared the danger.

86'

Marcho Elenkov tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Stilian Ekimov.

87'

Preslav Balkanski lofted the ball high towards Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev took an excellent first touch before Grozdan Mihov could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev shot! but Tsanko Radkov scrambled the ball away.

88'

Grozdan Mihov took the ball out of his own half,Preslav Balkanski couldn't cut it.

Bozhko Lichkov got to the ball before Timotey Minchev, then headed the ball clear.

89'

Dimitar Korinov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Zhelyazko Angelov.

90'

Grozdan Mihov tried to chip the ball forward but Ivan Pachev intercepted but couldn't control.

93'

Grozdan Mihov dribbled past Preslav Balkanski.

Pass by Grozdan Mihov to Kubrat Trayanov, Kubrat Trayanov took it in his stride before Ivan Pachev could reach it.

Kubrat Trayanov found a gap and shot for the top corner. Neven Zarev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Kubrat Trayanov's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

End Match Sliven town 0 - 1 Ruse rangers