Welcome to the match between Plovdiv F.C. and Sliven united

1'

Evgeni Shokarov twisted past Metodi Ivkov.

Evgeni Shokarov crossed the ball high over Dragan Minchev.

Iliya Oprikov got to the ball ahead of Mitko Zlatkov, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

But it was well wide from Iliya Oprikov ... It was a poor effort from Iliya Oprikov. He was lacking match sharpness.

2'

Marko Naydenov tried to skip past the challenge of Tomislav Ryadkov but failed.

3'

Marko Naydenov tried to jink past Iliya Oprikov but it failed.

4'

Marko Naydenov tried to twist past Tomislav Ryadkov but Marko Naydenov lost the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov.

5'

Marko Naydenov dribbled past Iliya Oprikov.

Marko Naydenov lost the ball to Tomislav Ryadkov's block tackle before Marko Naydenov attempted to deliver the ball.

6'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Blagun Dragov.

Block tackle from Tomislav Ryadkov, easily dispossessing Marko Naydenov before Marko Naydenov tried to pass the ball.

8'

Marko Naydenov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Tomislav Ryadkov showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

9'

Marko Skorchev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marko Naydenov, Marko Skorchev trapped the ball nicely before Alek Ekimov could cut it out.

Marko Skorchev shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Asen Valentinov charged down the shot.

10'

Marko Naydenov skipped past the challenge of Tomislav Ryadkov.

Marko Naydenov tried to dribble past Iliya Oprikov but Iliya Oprikov block tackled Marko Naydenov.

11'

Tomislav Ryadkov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Igor Maleev intercepted but couldn't control.

12'

The referee showed Tomislav Ryadkov a yellow card.

Marko Naydenov tried to lift the ball forward but Blagun Dragov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

14'

Marko Skorchev made good use of the scissors dribble. As Alek Ekimov lost his balance, Marko Skorchev dribbled past Alek Ekimov.

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

Dragan Minchev headed at goal but Zhaklin Berbatov used his head to clear the ball.

15'

Evgeni Shokarov sent a long ball into the area for Maksim Lazarov, Maksim Lazarov latched onto the ball before Metodi Ivkov could reach it.

Maksim Lazarov drove the ball at goal but the shot clattered off Boryan Yakimov.

16'

Dragan Minchev played the ball to Metodi Ivkov's feet, Tase Kraev missed his interception.

Metodi Ivkov powered past Evgeni Shokarov!.

Metodi Ivkov chipped the ball goalwards but Blagun Dragov threw himself in front of the shot.

18'

Iliya Oprikov played a lovely ball for Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev trapped the ball nicely before Igor Maleev could reach it.

Tase Kraev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Marko Naydenov closed in and intercepted the ball.

19'

Igor Maleev played the ball to Marko Naydenov's feet, Marko Naydenov took possession of the ball before Tomislav Ryadkov could intercept.

Marko Naydenov played the ball to Boryan Yakimov's feet, Boryan Yakimov picked up on the ball before Iliya Oprikov could intercept.

Boryan Yakimov found himself with plenty of time and aimed for the top corner. Blagun Dragov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Miroslav Ratnikov made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

20'

Dragan Minchev had the pace to beat Alek Ekimov.

Dragan Minchev had shrugged off the challenge of Asen Valentinov and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Miroslav Ratnikov gathered the ball safely.

22'

Marko Skorchev tried to play it past Asen Valentinov but Marko Skorchev lost the ball to Asen Valentinov.

23'

Marko Skorchev directed the ball nicely to Ivan Ivanov, Ivan Ivanov took it in his stride before Alek Ekimov could cut it out.

Ivan Ivanov tried to dribble past Asen Valentinov but Asen Valentinov cleanly tackled the ball.

24'

Igor Maleev tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Alek Ekimov.

25'

Marko Naydenov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Tomislav Ryadkov.

26'

Marko Naydenov made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tomislav Ryadkov.

28'

Iliya Oprikov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Igor Maleev found himself in the way of the ball.

30'

Alek Ekimov 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 Doychin Lahchev.

31'

The freekick was quickly taken by Iliya Oprikov. But it didn't beat the wall.

32'

The referee showed Asen Valentinov a yellow card.

Asen Valentinov tried to twist past Ivan Ivanov but Ivan Ivanov blocked Asen Valentinov in a good, clean tackle.

33'

Marko Skorchev powered past Alek Ekimov!.

Marko Skorchev dribbled past Asen Valentinov.

Marko Skorchev crossed the ball high and hard, Alek Ekimov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zhaklin Berbatov beat Chavdar Kravarov to the ball and the ball was cleared.

34'

Marko Skorchev tried to chip the ball forward but Svetlyo Tsvetanov closed in and intercepted the ball.

35'

Tomislav Ryadkov tried an in-swinging corner.

Mitko Zlatkov challenged Zhaklin Berbatov for a heading and headed the ball clear.

36'

Marko Naydenov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Tomislav Ryadkov.

37'

Tomislav Ryadkov blocked Marko Naydenov before Marko Naydenov attempted to pass the ball.

39'

Boryan Yakimov hit a speculative long-range shot but Alek Ekimov made the clearance.

41'

Marko Naydenov dribbled past Asen Valentinov.

Marko Naydenov directed the ball to Igor Maleev, Igor Maleev took possession of the ball before Tomislav Ryadkov could reach it.

Igor Maleev tried to curl one in from medium range but the shot was blocked by Iliya Oprikov.

42'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Iliya Oprikov.

Ivan Ivanov laid it forward to Dragan Minchev, Evgeni Shokarov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Dragan Minchev lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Tase Kraev couldn't cut it.

Doychin Lahchev connected with a looping header for the goal but Blagun Dragov used his head to clear the ball.

43'

Marko Naydenov dribbled past Tomislav Ryadkov.

Marko Naydenov played a wonderful ball for Doychin Lahchev, Iliya Oprikov couldn't cut out the pass.

Doychin Lahchev looked destined to score but he couldn't withstand Zhaklin Berbatov's pressure.

45'

Asen Valentinov tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ivan Ivanov.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Plovdiv F.C. had 61% possession in the match, while Sliven united had 39%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Marko Naydenov tried to jink past Tomislav Ryadkov but Tomislav Ryadkov didn't allow.

48'

Marko Naydenov received a yellow card.

Boryan Yakimov fed the ball forward to Marko Skorchev, Evgeni Shokarov missed his interception.

Marko Skorchev shot from distance. Alek Ekimov approached too late to block it.

Marko Skorchev was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

50'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov had shrugged off the challenge of Metodi Ivkov and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Maksim Kravarov managed to turn it behind.

51'

Iliya Oprikov dribbled past Igor Maleev.

Iliya Oprikov tried to pass the ball forward but Marko Naydenov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

52'

Evgeni Shokarov failed in his attempt to take the ball past Metodi Ivkov.

53'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Maksim Lazarov headed it across the goal but Mitko Zlatkov headed the ball to safety.

54'

Marko Naydenov passed it high to Doychin Lahchev, Tomislav Ryadkov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Doychin Lahchev got free in the penalty area and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Zhaklin Berbatov approached too late to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

57'

Dragan Minchev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Evgeni Shokarov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

58'

Marko Naydenov twisted past Alek Ekimov.

Marko Naydenov blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Asen Valentinov scrambled the ball away.

59'

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

60'

Marko Skorchev sprinted past Zhaklin Berbatov.

Marko Skorchev tried to sprint past Alek Ekimov but Marko Skorchev lost the ball to Alek Ekimov.

63'

Marko Skorchev dribbled past Alek Ekimov.

Marko Skorchev turned with the ball past Asen Valentinov.

Marko Skorchev tried to jink past Alek Ekimov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Alek Ekimov.

64'

Igor Maleev tried to dart past Blagun Dragov but Blagun Dragov nicked the ball from the toes of Igor Maleev.

65'

Dragan Minchev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

71'

Poor corner kick delivered by Marko Skorchev that went straight to the opposition.

72'

Marko Skorchev moved the ball forward for Ivan Ivanov, Alek Ekimov couldn't cut it.

Ivan Ivanov tried to sprint past Asen Valentinov but Asen Valentinov took the ball away from Ivan Ivanov.

73'

Asen Valentinov took the ball past Ivan Ivanov.

Asen Valentinov tried to use his skill to go past Marko Skorchev but Marko Skorchev nicked the ball from the toes of Asen Valentinov.

74'

Alek Ekimov dribbled confidently past Ivan Ivanov.

Alek Ekimov tried to centre the ball but The ball bounced off Marko Skorchev.

75'

Marko Naydenov moved the ball forward for Marko Skorchev, Marko Skorchev took possession of the ball before Tomislav Ryadkov could cut it out.

Marko Skorchev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Iliya Oprikov and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But Marko Skorchev sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

76'

Metodi Ivkov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Dragan Minchev, Metodi Ivkov took possession of the ball before Maksim Lazarov could cut it out.

Metodi Ivkov blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance but the shot was blocked by Tase Kraev.

78'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov tried his luck from the freekick. Saved by Maksim Kravarov .

81'

Ivan Ivanov lofted the ball high towards Chavdar Kravarov, Chavdar Kravarov brought the ball down well before Alek Ekimov could intercept.

Chavdar Kravarov was able to make space and fired off a shot. Zhaklin Berbatov couldn't reach it.

Miroslav Ratnikov strayed off his line ... A great goal from a fine move by Chavdar Kravarov !!! ... He was delighted !

Plovdiv F.C. 1 - 0 Sliven united

83'

Marko Naydenov tried to get past Tomislav Ryadkov but Marko Naydenov lost out to Tomislav Ryadkov.

85'

Metodi Ivkov skipped past Tase Kraev.

Metodi Ivkov tried his luck from a distance but Evgeni Shokarov hoofed the ball clear.

87'

Marko Naydenov made a good pass to Igor Maleev, Tomislav Ryadkov couldn't cut it.

Igor Maleev searched out Doychin Lahchev, Doychin Lahchev trapped the ball nicely before Iliya Oprikov could reach it.

Doychin Lahchev shot with a bicycle kick but Blagun Dragov got himself between the ball and goal.

88'

Iliya Oprikov moved the ball forward for Alek Ekimov, Alek Ekimov latched onto the ball before Igor Maleev could cut it out.

Marko Naydenov was outpaced by Alek Ekimov.

Alek Ekimov tried to dart past Igor Maleev but Igor Maleev cleanly tackled the ball.

89'

Ivan Ivanov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

90'

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

91'

Dragan Minchev hit the ball forward past Tase Kraev to Metodi Ivkov.

Metodi Ivkov held up the ball, evading the challenge of Evgeni Shokarov and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

Miroslav Ratnikov elected to fist the ball to safety.

92'

Marko Naydenov played a lovely ball for Igor Maleev, Igor Maleev took possession of the ball before Tomislav Ryadkov could intercept.

Pass by Igor Maleev to Doychin Lahchev, Doychin Lahchev took possession of the ball before Iliya Oprikov could intercept.

Doychin Lahchev found himself with plenty of time and shot. Blagun Dragov approached too late to tackle him.

Miroslav Ratnikov punched the ball clear.

93'

Metodi Ivkov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Iliya Oprikov.

End Match Plovdiv F.C. 1 - 0 Sliven united