Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Sofia athletic

1'

Rasho Zakov had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Evtim Mladenov threw himself in front of the shot.

2'

Krastyu Dragomirov received a yellow card.

Evtim Mladenov tried to get past Lazar Karolev but Lazar Karolev dispossessed Evtim Mladenov.

4'

Emiliyan Elenkov sprinted to escape from Ivan Dyakov.

A low cross was delivered by Emiliyan Elenkov, Yavor Yovchev couldn't cut out the pass.

Kamen Bankov passed instantly to his left. The ball evaded Alek Kovachev.

5'

Rasho Zakov fed the ball forward to Lazar Karolev, Lazar Karolev latched onto the ball before Elin Borislavov could reach it.

Lazar Karolev tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Yanko Zlatinov.

6'

Elin Borislavov looked for the head of Orlin Bozhidarov, Orlin Bozhidarov took an excellent first touch before Lyuben Kraev could reach it.

Orlin Bozhidarov had a crack at goal but Emiliyan Elenkov managed to block the shot.

7'

Elin Borislavov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Pavlin Zarkov.

8'

Lazar Karolev went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

9'

Evtim Mladenov played a perfect pass for Ivan Dyakov, Ivan Dyakov picked up on the ball before Avgustin Svinarov could intercept.

Ivan Dyakov chipped it through to Elin Borislavov, Krastyu Dragomirov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Elin Borislavov looked destined to score but he was closed down well by Emiliyan Elenkov.

11'

Lazar Karolev passed the ball to Rasho Zakov, Rasho Zakov picked up on the ball before Tsvetko Peychev could intercept.

Rasho Zakov played the ball to Kamen Bankov's feet, the ball was picked up by Kamen Bankov before Yanko Zlatinov could cut it out.

Kamen Bankov struck it! but Alek Kovachev threw himself in front of the shot.

12'

Rasho Zakov lifted the ball towards Avgustin Svinarov in the area, Avgustin Svinarov took an excellent first touch before Yanko Zlatinov could reach it.

Avgustin Svinarov played a perfect pass for Rasho Zakov, Rasho Zakov latched onto the ball before Igor Krastev could cut it out.

Rasho Zakov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Alek Kovachev intercepted the pass.

13'

Lyuben Kraev dribbled confidently past Tsvetko Peychev.

Lyuben Kraev floated it into the area, Elin Borislavov failed to reach the ball.

Dobrin Ryadkov beat Alek Kovachev to the ball, then nodded the ball forward.

Krastyu Dragomirov found himself in some space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Igor Krastev approached too late to block it.

Krastyu Dragomirov's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

17'

Pavlin Zarkov was outpaced by Elin Borislavov.

Elin Borislavov tried to centre the ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Lyuben Kraev.

18'

Yanko Zlatinov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

19'

Lyuben Kraev took the ball past Tsvetko Peychev.

Lyuben Kraev directed the ball to Pavlin Zarkov, Pavlin Zarkov took it in his stride before Elin Borislavov could intercept.

Pavlin Zarkov tried to cross the ball low but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Tsvetko Peychev.

22'

Ivan Dyakov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Krastyu Dragomirov came close and blocked it.

24'

From long range, Evtim Mladenov bent the ball towards goal but Lazar Karolev managed to block the shot.

25'

Evtim Mladenov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Rasho Zakov.

26'

Evtim Mladenov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Lazar Karolev got in the way of the ball.

27'

Krastyu Dragomirov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Ivan Dyakov.

29'

Tsvetko Peychev tried his luck from 30 yards. Lyuben Kraev approached too late to block it.

Lazar Parvanov watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Tsvetko Peychev. He was lacking match sharpness.

30'

Block tackle from Elin Borislavov, easily dispossessing Krastyu Dragomirov before Krastyu Dragomirov attempted to deliver the ball.

31'

Evtim Mladenov played a great ball for Yanko Zlatinov, Yanko Zlatinov took possession of the ball before Lazar Karolev could intercept.

Yanko Zlatinov passed the ball to Yuri Zlatkov, Yuri Zlatkov trapped the ball nicely before Rasho Zakov could cut it out.

Yuri Zlatkov found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Kamen Bankov failed to block the shot.

Lazar Parvanov denied Yuri Zlatkov.

33'

Rasho Zakov played a pinpoint pass to Lazar Karolev, Yanko Zlatinov couldn't cut out the pass.

Lazar Karolev attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Evtim Mladenov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

34'

Evtim Mladenov tried to skip past the challenge of Lazar Karolev but Lazar Karolev nicked the ball from the toes of Evtim Mladenov.

35'

Yanko Zlatinov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Lazar Karolev.

37'

The referee showed Elin Borislavov a yellow card.

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

39'

Evtim Mladenov shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Lazar Karolev threw himself in front of the shot.

41'

Rasho Zakov flicked the ball over Yanko Zlatinov's head !.

Rasho Zakov tried to take the ball past Evtim Mladenov but Evtim Mladenov robbed Rasho Zakov.

42'

Alek Kovachev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

43'

Elin Borislavov attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Pavlin Zarkov scrambled the ball away.

44'

Elin Borislavov tried to pass the ball forward but Pavlin Zarkov came close and blocked it.

45'

Evtim Mladenov tried to twist past Lyuben Kraev but Lyuben Kraev block tackled Evtim Mladenov.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Sliven athletic had 56% possession in the match, while Sofia athletic had 44%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Ivan Dyakov played a lovely ball for Yavor Yovchev, Krastyu Dragomirov missed his interception.

Yavor Yovchev tried to curl one in from medium range but Avgustin Svinarov cleared the ball from danger.

49'

Lyuben Kraev tried to twist past Tsvetko Peychev but his possession is lost through a tackle by Tsvetko Peychev.

50'

Krastyu Dragomirov played a lovely ball for Avgustin Svinarov, the ball was picked up by Avgustin Svinarov before Yavor Yovchev could reach it.

Avgustin Svinarov sent in a low cross, Ivan Dyakov missed his interception.

Dobrin Ryadkov moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal but Alek Kovachev charged down the shot.

51'

Rasho Zakov played a great ball for Lazar Karolev, the ball was picked up by Lazar Karolev before Yanko Zlatinov could reach it.

Lazar Karolev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Evtim Mladenov.

53'

Block tackle from Pavlin Zarkov, easily dispossessing Elin Borislavov before Elin Borislavov attempted to deliver the ball.

54'

Igor Krastev tried to pass the ball forward but The ball bounced off Avgustin Svinarov.

55'

Pavlin Zarkov made a pass to Kolyo Haralampiev, Kolyo Haralampiev took possession of the ball before Tsvetko Peychev could reach it.

Kolyo Haralampiev faked a pass then cut Elin Borislavov in a different direction.

Kolyo Haralampiev sent in a float cross, Tsvetko Peychev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Lyuben Kraev dived onto the ball towards the goal, Igor Krastev failed to head the ball clear.

The ball hit the net after Venelin Kaloyanchev failed to save ... Lyuben Kraev finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Sliven athletic 0 - 1 Sofia athletic

57'

Lyuben Kraev hit a long ball forward,Tsvetko Peychev failed to intercept the pass.

Kolyo Haralampiev approached and took a quick shot on the ball, Igor Krastev failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

58'

Pass by Lyuben Kraev to Dobrin Ryadkov, Dobrin Ryadkov took it in his stride before Tsvetko Peychev could cut it out.

Dobrin Ryadkov looked certain to score from medium range but Elin Borislavov made the last ditch tackle.

60'

Evtim Mladenov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

61'

Poor corner kick delivered by Elin Borislavov that went straight to the opposition.

62'

Yellow card shown to Rasho Zakov.

63'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Kamen Bankov.

Evtim Mladenov moved the ball forward for Yanko Zlatinov, Lazar Karolev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Yanko Zlatinov evaded the challenge of Rasho Zakov and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

But it went just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

64'

Lyuben Kraev played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Tsvetko Peychev.

65'

Tsvetko Peychev tried to dribble past Lazar Karolev but Lazar Karolev robbed Tsvetko Peychev.

67'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Alek Kovachev.

Rasho Zakov made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Yanko Zlatinov.

68'

Evtim Mladenov sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Rasho Zakov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Brilliant saved by Lazar Parvanov.

70'

Kamen Bankov played a lovely ball for Krastyu Dragomirov, the ball was picked up by Krastyu Dragomirov before Yavor Yovchev could intercept.

Krastyu Dragomirov took the ball past Ivan Dyakov.

Krastyu Dragomirov jinked confidently past Yavor Yovchev.

Krastyu Dragomirov attempted a thunderous drive! but Alek Kovachev threw himself in front of the shot.

71'

Lyuben Kraev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Tsvetko Peychev intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

72'

Lyuben Kraev hit a long ball forward,Elin Borislavov failed to intercept the pass.

Kamen Bankov ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal, Igor Krastev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Venelin Kaloyanchev need faster reflex to save it ... Kamen Bankov scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Sliven athletic 0 - 2 Sofia athletic

74'

Rasho Zakov surged past Yuri Zlatkov!.

Rasho Zakov knocked a lovely ball for Krastyu Dragomirov, Yavor Yovchev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Krastyu Dragomirov tried to whip in a low cross but Ivan Dyakov intercepted but couldn't control.

75'

Rasho Zakov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Yanko Zlatinov.

76'

Corner taken by Igor Krastev and cut out by the opposition.

77'

Kolyo Haralampiev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

80'

Lyuben Kraev tried to skip past Alek Kovachev but Alek Kovachev blocked Lyuben Kraev in a good, clean tackle.

81'

Poor corner kick by Yanko Zlatinov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

83'

Krastyu Dragomirov stepped away from Yavor Yovchev and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

88'

Elin Borislavov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Lyuben Kraev blocked it.

90'

Tsvetko Peychev fed the ball forward to Elin Borislavov, Pavlin Zarkov failed to reach the ball.

Elin Borislavov shielded the ball from Lyuben Kraev and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

Lazar Parvanov pushed it away.

91'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Avgustin Svinarov before Ivan Dyakov tried to pass the ball.

92'

Yavor Yovchev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Lazar Karolev intercepted the pass.

93'

Kamen Bankov struck the freekick. But it was well wide from Kamen Bankov.

End Match Sliven athletic 0 - 2 Sofia athletic