Welcome to the match between Plovdiv forest and Smolyan F.C.

4'

Balkan Hristozov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Tsanko Konstantinov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

5'

Gatso Zarev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

6'

Bogdan Stoichkov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Yulian Grigorov, Bogdan Stoichkov took it in his stride before Tomislav Ilchev could reach it.

Bogdan Stoichkov tried to twist past Volen Tinkov but Bogdan Stoichkov lost the ball to Volen Tinkov.

8'

Corner taken by Bogdan Stoichkov.

Tomislav Ilchev got above Boris Stavrev to win the ball and retained possession.

9'

Yulian Grigorov tried to dribble past Branimir Nikolaev but Branimir Nikolaev robbed Yulian Grigorov.

10'

Branimir Nikolaev brought the ball over the halfway line,Yulian Chavdarov couldn't cut it.

Encho Genov out-jumped Zhoro Kotev, then nodded the ball forward.

Volen Tinkov directed the ball to Adriyan Kraev, Adriyan Kraev latched onto the ball before Boris Stavrev could cut it out.

Adriyan Kraev lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and drove the ball at goal. Zhoro Kotev approached too late to tackle him.

Tsvetko Mechev couldn't reach it ... A goal was scored by Adriyan Kraev !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Plovdiv forest 0 - 1 Smolyan F.C.

11'

Balkan Hristozov evaded the challenge of Yulian Chavdarov and hit a speculative long-range shot.

But Balkan Hristozov didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a shocking miss.

12'

Branimir Topkanov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Balkan Hristozov.

13'

Garo Zdravkov played the ball to Tsanko Konstantinov's feet, Tsanko Konstantinov picked up on the ball before Drago Vantchev could intercept.

Tsanko Konstantinov swung in a float cross, Stilian Nikolov failed to reach the ball.

Krastyu Zhivkov headed it across the goal but Encho Genov headed the ball to safety.

14'

Avram Zhekov played a lovely ball for Adriyan Kraev, Adriyan Kraev took possession of the ball before Drago Yakimov could cut it out.

Adriyan Kraev skipped past the challenge of Yulian Grigorov.

Adriyan Kraev made a good pass to Stilian Nikolov, Zhoro Kotev couldn't cut out the pass.

Stilian Nikolov tried to score but Boris Stavrev had done enough to put him off.

16'

Yellow card shown to Tsanko Konstantinov.

20'

Avram Zhekov played a high ball looking for Volen Tinkov to run onto it, Volen Tinkov controlled the ball when bringing it down before Yulian Grigorov could cut it out.

Volen Tinkov moved the ball forward for Stilian Nikolov, Stilian Nikolov took possession of the ball before Boris Stavrev could reach it.

Stilian Nikolov made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Zhoro Kotev.

21'

Branimir Nikolaev faked a shot before cutting Branimir Topkanov in a different direction.

Branimir Nikolaev shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Yulian Chavdarov threw himself in front of the shot.

23'

Branimir Topkanov played a wonderful ball for Yulian Chavdarov, Yulian Chavdarov picked up on the ball before Balkan Hristozov could cut it out.

Yulian Chavdarov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Branimir Nikolaev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

24'

Garo Zdravkov ran up to take the corner.

Zhoro Kotev got to the ball ahead of Encho Genov, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

25'

Yulian Grigorov made a pass to Branimir Topkanov, Branimir Topkanov picked up on the ball before Branimir Nikolaev could reach it.

Branimir Topkanov shot from distance but Balkan Hristozov scrambled the ball away.

28'

Zhoro Kotev tried to get onto the pass but Balkan Hristozov did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

30'

Volen Tinkov jinked confidently past Drago Yakimov.

Volen Tinkov took the ball past Yulian Grigorov.

Volen Tinkov was able to make space and tried an audacious shot on goal. Boris Stavrev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Volen Tinkov couldn't get it on target ... He should have hit the target at least.

31'

Volen Tinkov failed in his attempt to dribble past Drago Yakimov.

32'

Avram Zhekov took the ball past Bogdan Stoichkov.

Avram Zhekov shielded the ball from Tsanko Konstantinov and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Tsvetko Mechev gathered the ball safely.

33'

Avram Zhekov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Yulian Grigorov.

35'

Tsanko Konstantinov tried to dart past Stilian Nikolov but Tsanko Konstantinov lost the ball to Stilian Nikolov.

36'

Branimir Nikolaev tried to take the ball past Yulian Chavdarov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Yulian Chavdarov.

37'

Zhoro Kotev received a yellow card.

Avram Zhekov stepped away from Drago Yakimov and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Tsvetko Mechev did well to tip it over the bar.

38'

Avram Zhekov tried to feed the high ball but Drago Yakimov intercepted the pass.

40'

Avram Zhekov played a pinpoint pass to Volen Tinkov, Drago Yakimov missed his interception.

Volen Tinkov tried to jink past Yulian Grigorov but failed.

41'

Drago Yakimov tried to twist past Volen Tinkov but Volen Tinkov succesfully won the ball from Drago Yakimov.

42'

Branimir Topkanov attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Balkan Hristozov.

45'

Stilian Nikolov tried to get past Tsanko Konstantinov but it failed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Plovdiv forest were unfortunate to go in behind.Plovdiv forest had 46% possession in the match, while Smolyan F.C. had 54%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Encho Genov.

Branimir Nikolaev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Yulian Chavdarov.

50'

Poor corner kick by Branimir Topkanov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

51'

Branimir Nikolaev tried to dribble past Yulian Chavdarov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Yulian Chavdarov.

52'

Branimir Nikolaev took the ball past Branimir Topkanov.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Yulian Chavdarov before Branimir Nikolaev tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

55'

Balkan Hristozov tried to dart past Yulian Chavdarov but Yulian Chavdarov didn't allow.

56'

Avram Zhekov picked up Stilian Nikolov's excellent ball, Drago Yakimov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Avram Zhekov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Yulian Grigorov approached too late to block it.

Tsvetko Mechev managed to turn it over his bar.

57'

Garo Zdravkov kicked the ball through Drago Vantchev'legs to Tsanko Konstantinov !!!

Tsanko Konstantinov crossed the ball low and hard, Stilian Nikolov failed to reach the ball.

Branimir Topkanov ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal but Encho Genov made the clearance.

59'

Volen Tinkov unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Drago Yakimov approached too late to clear the danger.

But Volen Tinkov scooped it over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Volen Tinkov. He was lacking match sharpness.

61'

Branimir Nikolaev tried to pass the ball forward but Yulian Chavdarov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

62'

Yulian Grigorov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Stilian Nikolov was shown a yellow card.

Branimir Topkanov hit the ball forward to Zhoro Kotev, Balkan Hristozov failed to intercept the pass.

Zhoro Kotev looked destined to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Branimir Nikolaev .

66'

Drago Yakimov tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Avram Zhekov approached too late to block it.

Todor Dechev was caught out of position ... Drago Yakimov scored !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Plovdiv forest 1 - 1 Smolyan F.C.

69'

Yulian Grigorov laid it forward to Zhoro Kotev, Zhoro Kotev latched onto the ball before Volen Tinkov could reach it.

Zhoro Kotev had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Avram Zhekov approached too late to block it.

Zhoro Kotev put it horribly wide ... It was a poor effort from Zhoro Kotev. He was lacking match sharpness.

70'

Stilian Nikolov tried to play it past Tsanko Konstantinov but Tsanko Konstantinov blocked Stilian Nikolov in a good, clean tackle.

74'

Garo Zdravkov played a pinpoint pass to Tsanko Konstantinov, Drago Vantchev failed to reach the ball.

Tsanko Konstantinov floated it into the area, Stilian Nikolov failed to reach the ball.

Bogdan Stoichkov got above Tomislav Ilchev to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Todor Dechev tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Bogdan Stoichkov scored a goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Plovdiv forest 2 - 1 Smolyan F.C.

75'

Garo Zdravkov dribbled past Drago Vantchev.

Garo Zdravkov stepped away from Stilian Nikolov and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

79'

Drago Vantchev dribbled past Tsanko Konstantinov.

Drago Vantchev tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Garo Zdravkov failed to charge down the shot.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

80'

Garo Zdravkov struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Stilian Nikolov charged down the shot.

81'

Stilian Nikolov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

82'

Branimir Nikolaev attempted to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Yulian Chavdarov.

84'

Garo Zdravkov tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Drago Vantchev.

87'

Avram Zhekov dribbled past Drago Yakimov.

Avram Zhekov tried to cross into the box but it was intercepted by Yulian Grigorov.

88'

Yulian Chavdarov tried to sprint past Branimir Nikolaev but Branimir Nikolaev didn't allow.

90'

Yulian Chavdarov delivered the ball to Tsanko Konstantinov, Branimir Nikolaev couldn't cut it.

Tsanko Konstantinov shot from distance but Balkan Hristozov hoofed the ball clear.

92'

Branimir Nikolaev tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Branimir Topkanov managed to block the shot.

93'

Tsanko Konstantinov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Drago Vantchev coolly intercepted the pass.

95'

Branimir Nikolaev surged past Yulian Chavdarov!.

Branimir Nikolaev fed the ball forward to Gatso Zarev, Branimir Topkanov failed to reach the ball.

Gatso Zarev knocked a lovely ball for Volen Tinkov, Zhoro Kotev missed his interception.

Volen Tinkov chipped the ball goalwards but Boris Stavrev charged down the shot.

End Match Plovdiv forest 2 - 1 Smolyan F.C.