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

4'

Stilian Ekimov lobbed it over the halfway line,Dragan Minchev couldn't cut out the pass.

Stoyko Lazarov got above Mitko Zlatkov to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Stoyko Lazarov sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

5'

Encho Zarev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Dragan Minchev coolly intercepted the pass.

7'

Zhelyazko Angelov failed in his attempt to jink past Metodi Ivkov.

9'

Zhelyazko Angelov hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Dragan Minchev approached too late to block it.

But Zhelyazko Angelov blazed it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

11'

Preslav Balkanski got past Igor Maleev.

Preslav Balkanski tried to dart past Marko Naydenov but Marko Naydenov block tackled Preslav Balkanski.

12'

Zhelyazko Angelov played a great ball for Neven Zarev, the ball was picked up by Neven Zarev before Dragan Minchev could cut it out.

Neven Zarev rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but the shot was charged down by Metodi Ivkov.

15'

Mitko Zlatkov picked up Ivan Ivanov's excellent ball, Preslav Balkanski missed his interception.

Mitko Zlatkov tried to move the ball forward but Ivan Pachev came close and blocked it.

17'

Yellow card shown to Ivan Pachev.

18'

Dragan Minchev evaded the challenge of Zhelyazko Angelov and tried a long range effort.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

19'

Encho Zarev moved the ball forward for Dimitar Fikov, Ivan Ivanov failed to reach the ball.

Dimitar Fikov darted past Marko Skorchev.

Dimitar Fikov made a pass to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev picked up on the ball before Mitko Zlatkov could reach it.

From a tight angle, Ivan Pachev still managed to get a shot in but the shot was blocked by Boryan Yakimov.

23'

Dragan Minchev tried to sprint past Encho Zarev but Encho Zarev succesfully won the ball from Dragan Minchev.

24'

Marko Skorchev fed the ball forward to Ivan Ivanov, Encho Zarev failed to intercept the pass.

Ivan Ivanov tried to use his skill to go past Dimitar Fikov but Dimitar Fikov cleanly tackled the ball.

25'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Metodi Ivkov found himself in the way of the ball.

26'

Marko Naydenov took the play over the halfway line,Preslav Balkanski couldn't reach it.

Chavdar Kravarov rose bravely above Bozhko Lichkov to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Chavdar Kravarov put it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

27'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to skip past Metodi Ivkov but Metodi Ivkov blocked Zhelyazko Angelov.

28'

Stilian Ekimov played a perfect pass for Stoyko Lazarov, Metodi Ivkov couldn't cut it.

Stoyko Lazarov tried to get past Dragan Minchev but Stoyko Lazarov lost out to Dragan Minchev.

31'

Poor corner kick by Marko Skorchev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

32'

Preslav Balkanski tried to dart past Igor Maleev but Igor Maleev blocked Preslav Balkanski in a good, clean tackle.

34'

Metodi Ivkov tried to dart past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov blocked Metodi Ivkov in a good, clean tackle.

35'

Dragan Minchev tried to dart past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov dispossessed Dragan Minchev.

39'

Stoyko Lazarov struck a long range piledriver! but Dragan Minchev charged down the shot.

40'

Dimitar Fikov played a pinpoint pass to Encho Zarev, the ball was picked up by Encho Zarev before Ivan Ivanov could cut it out.

Encho Zarev escaped from the challenge of Marko Skorchev and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Maksim Kravarov saved superbly and held the ball.

42'

Marko Naydenov made a good pass to Igor Maleev, Ivan Pachev failed to intercept the pass.

Igor Maleev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Preslav Balkanski.

43'

Dimitar Fikov attempted to lob the ball forward but Ivan Ivanov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

45'

Neven Zarev took the corner.

Stilian Ekimov rose bravely above Boryan Yakimov to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

It went just wide by Stilian Ekimov ... He buried his face in his hands.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Plovdiv F.C. maintained 43% of possession and 57% for Ruse rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Marko Skorchev made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Encho Zarev blocked it.

49'

Zhelyazko Angelov put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot cannoned off Metodi Ivkov.

50'

Preslav Balkanski directed the ball nicely to Ivan Pachev, Igor Maleev couldn't cut it.

Ivan Pachev hit a crashing drive from a distance. Marko Naydenov approached too late to block it.

Good goalkeeping by Maksim Kravarov to block the shot with his body.

51'

Zhelyazko Angelov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Metodi Ivkov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

52'

Neven Zarev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

53'

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

Dimitar Fikov took the ball past Ivan Ivanov.

Dimitar Fikov was in the clear.

Dimitar Fikov found himself in the clear with just Maksim Kravarov to beat and fired it in low but Maksim Kravarov blocked the shot.

54'

Marko Skorchev chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Doychin Lahchev, Doychin Lahchev brought the ball under control superbly before Encho Zarev could intercept.

Doychin Lahchev struck it! but Neven Zarev cleared the ball to safety.

55'

Dragan Minchev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Stilian Ekimov.

56'

Mitko Zlatkov sent in the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

58'

Bozhko Lichkov tried for goal from the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

59'

Preslav Balkanski tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Igor Maleev showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

61'

Doychin Lahchev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

62'

Dimitar Fikov tried to jink past Ivan Ivanov but Ivan Ivanov robbed Dimitar Fikov.

63'

Metodi Ivkov received a yellow card.

Stilian Ekimov tried to use his skill to go past Marko Naydenov but Marko Naydenov block tackled Stilian Ekimov.

64'

Igor Maleev tried to dribble past Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev didn't allow.

68'

Dragan Minchev hit the ball from long range but the shot cannoned off Zhelyazko Angelov.

72'

The referee showed Filip Evgeniev a yellow card.

73'

Stilian Ekimov fired off a long shot but Dragan Minchev got in and cleared the danger.

77'

Ivan Ivanov made a pass to Marko Skorchev, Encho Zarev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ivan Ivanov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marko Skorchev, Ivan Ivanov trapped the ball nicely before Dimitar Fikov could intercept.

Ivan Ivanov tried to deliver a low cross but it was intercepted by Encho Zarev.

80'

Encho Zarev's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

81'

Dragan Minchev sent over the freekick. Dragan Minchev put it clean over the bar.

83'

Filip Evgeniev played a wonderful ball for Dimitar Fikov, Dimitar Fikov took possession of the ball before Marko Skorchev could cut it out.

Dimitar Fikov used his skill to go past Ivan Ivanov.

Dimitar Fikov aimed for the top corner but Mitko Zlatkov cleared the ball.

84'

Marko Naydenov struck a long range piledriver! but the shot cannoned off Ivan Pachev.

86'

Preslav Balkanski tried to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Igor Maleev.

87'

Metodi Ivkov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ivan Pachev.

88'

Marko Skorchev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Encho Zarev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

89'

Marko Naydenov attempted to feed the high ball but Ivan Pachev closed in and intercepted the ball.

90'

Preslav Balkanski tried to lob the ball forward but Doychin Lahchev intercepted but couldn't control.

91'

Encho Zarev tried to use his skill to go past Marko Naydenov but Marko Naydenov dispossessed Encho Zarev.

92'

Ivan Pachev tried to lift the ball forward but Igor Maleev got to the ball first.

93'

Preslav Balkanski escaped from the challenge of Igor Maleev and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Preslav Balkanski scooped it over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

End Match Plovdiv F.C. 0 - 0 Ruse rangers