Welcome to the match between Ruse rangers and Sliven united

1'

Asen Valentinov tried to lift the ball forward but Stilian Ekimov read the game well to intercept the ball.

3'

Preslav Balkanski played a pinpoint pass to Ivan Pachev, Ivan Pachev trapped the ball nicely before Tomislav Ryadkov could cut it out.

Ivan Pachev tried to score from medium range but Iliya Oprikov did well to close down the space.

5'

Evgeni Shokarov directed the ball nicely to Tase Kraev, Tase Kraev latched onto the ball before Encho Zarev could cut it out.

Tase Kraev fed the ball forward to Evgeni Shokarov, Evgeni Shokarov picked up on the ball before Dimitar Fikov could intercept.

Evgeni Shokarov tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Encho Zarev.

6'

The referee showed Zhelyazko Angelov a yellow card.

7'

Stilian Ekimov lifted the ball ahead of Filip Evgeniev, Filip Evgeniev brought the ball down well before Alek Ekimov could cut it out.

Filip Evgeniev found himself in some space and fired in a shot at goal. Zhaklin Berbatov approached too late to tackle him.

Filip Evgeniev left Miroslav Ratnikov with a simple save.

9'

Preslav Balkanski tried to jink past Tomislav Ryadkov but Tomislav Ryadkov took the ball away from Preslav Balkanski.

11'

Stoyko Lazarov hit a long ball upfield,Evgeni Shokarov failed to reach the ball.

Filip Evgeniev got to the ball ahead of Blagun Dragov, then headed it to the goal.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was an epic miss.

12'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Tomislav Ryadkov coolly intercepted the pass.

13'

Preslav Balkanski tried to skip past the challenge of Tomislav Ryadkov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Tomislav Ryadkov.

15'

Iliya Oprikov blocked Preslav Balkanski before Preslav Balkanski attempted to pass the ball.

17'

Iliya Oprikov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Ivan Pachev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

18'

Evgeni Shokarov hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Encho Zarev.

19'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

20'

Dimitar Fikov evaded the challenge of Tase Kraev and fired off a long shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... He held his head in his hands.

21'

Dimitar Fikov played a wonderful ball for Zhelyazko Angelov, Zhelyazko Angelov latched onto the ball before Alek Ekimov could reach it.

The ball was curled in from Zhelyazko Angelov, Asen Valentinov couldn't reach it.

Encho Zarev got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Zhaklin Berbatov used his head to clear the ball.

22'

Zhelyazko Angelov had a great opportunity to score from long range but Alek Ekimov made a crucial intervention!.

23'

Dimitar Fikov played the ball to Encho Zarev's feet, Encho Zarev trapped the ball nicely before Tase Kraev could cut it out.

Encho Zarev put a low cross in to the far post, Evgeni Shokarov couldn't cut it.

Stoyko Lazarov hit a spectacular half volley but Blagun Dragov hoofed the ball clear.

24'

Alek Ekimov darted past Dimitar Fikov.

Alek Ekimov tried to get onto the pass but Encho Zarev found himself in the way of the ball.

25'

Ivan Pachev got past Tomislav Ryadkov with ease.

Ivan Pachev knocked a lovely ball for Stoyko Lazarov, Stoyko Lazarov took it in his stride before Iliya Oprikov could cut it out.

Stoyko Lazarov struck the ball with fury past Zhaklin Berbatov.

Miroslav Ratnikov tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Stoyko Lazarov scored a great goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Ruse rangers 1 - 0 Sliven united

26'

Asen Valentinov dribbled past Stilian Ekimov.

Asen Valentinov dribbled past Zhelyazko Angelov.

Asen Valentinov hit the ball from medium range but Stilian Ekimov removed the danger.

27'

Iliya Oprikov skipped easily past Encho Zarev.

Iliya Oprikov tried to deliver a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Dimitar Fikov.

28'

Alek Ekimov ran up to take the corner.

Neven Zarev won the aerial challenge against Maksim Lazarov, then headed clear the danger.

32'

Tomislav Ryadkov attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Preslav Balkanski.

35'

Preslav Balkanski tried to sprint past Tomislav Ryadkov but it failed.

36'

Stilian Ekimov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Asen Valentinov.

40'

Evgeni Shokarov tried to skip past Encho Zarev but failed.

41'

Dimitar Fikov tried to skip past the challenge of Tase Kraev but Tase Kraev block tackled Dimitar Fikov.

42'

Stilian Ekimov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Alek Ekimov.

45'

Ivan Pachev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Sliven united were unfortunate to go in behind.Ruse rangers had 55% possession in the match, while Sliven united had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Asen Valentinov tried to dribble past Stilian Ekimov but Stilian Ekimov succesfully won the ball from Asen Valentinov.

48'

Pass by Dimitar Fikov to Encho Zarev, Encho Zarev picked up on the ball before Tase Kraev could intercept.

Encho Zarev jinked confidently past Evgeni Shokarov.

Encho Zarev lost the ball to Zhaklin Berbatov's block tackle before Encho Zarev attempted to shoot at goal.

50'

Preslav Balkanski played a pinpoint pass to Bozhko Lichkov, Bozhko Lichkov picked up on the ball before Iliya Oprikov could reach it.

Bozhko Lichkov tried a medium range effort. Tomislav Ryadkov couldn't reach it.

Good save by Miroslav Ratnikov who held the ball well.

51'

Svetlyo Tsvetanov tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Ivan Pachev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Held by Pavel Grebenicharski.

52'

Zhelyazko Angelov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Alek Ekimov got in the way of the ball.

53'

Asen Valentinov tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Neven Zarev.

54'

Dimitar Fikov picked up an injury and had to go off.

Haralampi Evgeniev replaced the injured Dimitar Fikov.

Preslav Balkanski unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Tomislav Ryadkov got himself between the ball and goal.

60'

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

61'

Iliya Oprikov had shrugged off the challenge of Ivan Pachev and bent it from long range.

However, Iliya Oprikov put it well over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Iliya Oprikov. He looked like he was short of match practice.

63'

Zhelyazko Angelov darted past Alek Ekimov.

Zhelyazko Angelov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Asen Valentinov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

64'

Asen Valentinov hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Stilian Ekimov removed the danger.

65'

Haralampi Evgeniev hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards but Iliya Oprikov scrambled the ball away.

66'

Filip Evgeniev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

67'

Alek Ekimov had the pace to beat Stilian Ekimov.

Alek Ekimov tried to twist past Zhelyazko Angelov but Zhelyazko Angelov nicked the ball from the toes of Alek Ekimov.

68'

Stilian Ekimov unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Tase Kraev didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Miroslav Ratnikov got up to tip it over.

69'

Ivan Pachev had the strength to hold off Iliya Oprikov.

Ivan Pachev tried to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Tomislav Ryadkov.

73'

Filip Evgeniev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

74'

Asen Valentinov tried to jink past Ivan Pachev but Ivan Pachev blocked Asen Valentinov.

75'

Haralampi Evgeniev twisted past Tase Kraev.

Haralampi Evgeniev used his skill to go past Evgeni Shokarov.

Haralampi Evgeniev was in the clear.

Haralampi Evgeniev had only Miroslav Ratnikov to beat and struck it low but Miroslav Ratnikov saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

76'

Iliya Oprikov skipped past Ivan Pachev.

Swerving shot by Iliya Oprikov from 20 yards but Preslav Balkanski cleared the ball.

78'

Asen Valentinov hit a speculative long-range shot but Stilian Ekimov managed to block the shot.

79'

Haralampi Evgeniev tried to dribble past Tase Kraev but Tase Kraev took the ball away from Haralampi Evgeniev.

80'

Haralampi Evgeniev attempted to feed the high ball but Tase Kraev made it first to the ball and intercepted.

82'

Ivan Pachev tried to dart past Tomislav Ryadkov but failed.

83'

Zhelyazko Angelov tried to dribble past Alek Ekimov but Alek Ekimov nicked the ball from the toes of Zhelyazko Angelov.

85'

Tomislav Ryadkov played a perfect pass for Iliya Oprikov, Iliya Oprikov took it in his stride before Preslav Balkanski could intercept.

Iliya Oprikov played a lovely ball for Evgeni Shokarov, Evgeni Shokarov picked up on the ball before Ivan Pachev could intercept.

Evgeni Shokarov found a gap and drove the ball at goal. Neven Zarev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Pavel Grebenicharski didn't move! ... Evgeni Shokarov finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Ruse rangers 1 - 1 Sliven united

86'

Alek Ekimov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Filip Evgeniev.

87'

Preslav Balkanski attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Tomislav Ryadkov.

88'

Preslav Balkanski tried to pass the ball forward but Tomislav Ryadkov came close and blocked it.

89'

Preslav Balkanski swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

90'

Preslav Balkanski played the ball into the area,Tomislav Ryadkov failed to reach the ball.

Zhaklin Berbatov rose bravely above Stilian Ekimov to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

91'

Ivan Pachev executed a block tackle on Iliya Oprikov before Iliya Oprikov attempted to pass the ball.

92'

Evgeni Shokarov jinked past Haralampi Evgeniev.

Evgeni Shokarov shielded the ball from Encho Zarev and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Evgeni Shokarov was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He should have scored.

End Match Ruse rangers 1 - 1 Sliven united