Welcome to the match between Ruse athletic and Sofia albion

1'

Doychin Peychev laid it forward to Balkan Stoyanov, Venelin Aleksandrov couldn't reach it.

Vicious shot by Balkan Stoyanov for the top corner from distance but Tsvetan Kosev threw himself in front of the shot.

2'

Zhaklin Kaptiev spotted Neven Hristov in the area and lobbed the ball in, Neven Hristov controlled the ball when bringing it down before Adam Dikov could intercept.

Neven Hristov found a perfect spot and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Hristiyan Nikolaev failed to charge down the shot.

Nikifor Gargorov managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

3'

Volen Vitanov moved the ball forward for Delcho Grebenicharski, Delcho Grebenicharski took it in his stride before Hristiyan Nikolaev could intercept.

Delcho Grebenicharski showed Tsvetan Nakov a clean set of heels.

The ball was struck by Delcho Grebenicharski from 20 yards out. Asparuh Bogdanov couldn't reach it.

But Delcho Grebenicharski put it high and wide ... It was a terrible miss.

7'

Chavdar Dashev played it confidently past Lyudmil Manolev.

Chavdar Dashev played the ball to Goran Zakov's feet, Goran Zakov trapped the ball nicely before Evstati Mechev could cut it out.

Goran Zakov was able to make space and shot. Hristiyan Nikolaev failed to charge down the shot.

It went just wide by Goran Zakov ... A real chance wasted.

8'

Venelin Aleksandrov directed the ball to Tsvetan Kosev, Tsvetan Kosev latched onto the ball before Balkan Stoyanov could cut it out.

Tsvetan Kosev dribbled past Zhaklin Kaptiev.

Balkan Stoyanov block tackled Tsvetan Kosev before Tsvetan Kosev attempted to pass the ball.

9'

Poor corner kick delivered by Chavdar Dashev that went straight to the opposition.

10'

Tsvetan Nakov had the pace to beat Goran Zakov.

Tsvetan Nakov tried to centre the ball but Delcho Grebenicharski intercepted but couldn't control.

12'

Doychin Peychev picked up Chavdar Dashev's superb pass, Lyudmil Manolev missed his interception.

Doychin Peychev laid it forward to Zhaklin Kaptiev, Zhaklin Kaptiev picked up on the ball before Evstati Mechev could reach it.

Zhaklin Kaptiev was pressed by Hristiyan Nikolaev but he evaded the challenge and hit a fierce shot.

But Zhaklin Kaptiev sent it far too high ... It was a poor miss from Zhaklin Kaptiev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

13'

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

15'

Delcho Grebenicharski tried to twist past Tsvetan Nakov but Tsvetan Nakov dispossessed Delcho Grebenicharski.

17'

Tsvetan Kosev attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Balkan Stoyanov.

19'

Doychin Peychev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Lyudmil Manolev cut it out.

20'

Doychin Peychev turned on the ball to leave Asparuh Bogdanov standing.

Doychin Peychev tried to play a long ball forward but Tsvetan Nakov made a great interception.

21'

Zhaklin Kaptiev tried to play it past Venelin Aleksandrov but Venelin Aleksandrov blocked Zhaklin Kaptiev in a good, clean tackle.

23'

Poor corner kick by Hristiyan Nikolaev. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

25'

Doychin Peychev played it confidently past Lyudmil Manolev.

Doychin Peychev took the play over the halfway line,Evstati Mechev missed his interception.

Lyudmil Georgiev got above Ivo Genadiev to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

26'

Corner taken by Tsvetan Nakov and cut out by the opposition.

28'

Lyudmil Georgiev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Doychin Peychev cut it out easily.

29'

Zhaklin Kaptiev tried to dribble past Venelin Aleksandrov but Venelin Aleksandrov took the ball away from Zhaklin Kaptiev.

30'

Avgustin Minkov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Ivo Genadiev won the ball in the air from Lyudmil Georgiev, then headed at goal.

But Ivo Genadiev sent the ball well over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

39'

Evstati Mechev tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Zhaklin Kaptiev.

40'

The referee showed Venelin Aleksandrov a yellow card.

Tsvetan Kosev put some curve on the shot from long range but Balkan Stoyanov cleared the ball to safety.

42'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Hristiyan Nikolaev.

Tsvetan Nakov tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Goran Zakov.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Ruse athletic had 53% possession in the match, while Sofia albion had 47%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Chavdar Dashev passed the ball perfectly to Goran Zakov, Lyudmil Manolev failed to reach the ball.

Goran Zakov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Evstati Mechev cut it out easily.

49'

Hristiyan Nikolaev shielded the ball from Ivo Genadiev and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Neven Trifonov didn't move fast enough to save it ... Hristiyan Nikolaev scored a goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Ruse athletic 0 - 1 Sofia albion

50'

Delcho Grebenicharski used his skill to go past Tsvetan Nakov.

Delcho Grebenicharski played a lovely ball for Goran Zakov, Goran Zakov took it in his stride before Asparuh Bogdanov could intercept.

Goran Zakov tried to get the cross in but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tsvetan Nakov.

51'

Evstati Mechev tried to dribble past Doychin Peychev but Doychin Peychev took the ball away from Evstati Mechev.

52'

Goran Zakov shot past Venelin Aleksandrov from 30 yards.

Nikifor Gargorov saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

54'

Evstati Mechev sent over the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

57'

Evstati Mechev tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Doychin Peychev.

58'

Zhaklin Kaptiev hit the ball forward to Balkan Stoyanov, Balkan Stoyanov latched onto the ball before Venelin Aleksandrov could reach it.

Balkan Stoyanov bent it from medium range but the shot was charged down by Tsvetan Kosev.

59'

Goran Zakov jinked confidently past Lyudmil Manolev.

Goran Zakov flicked the ball over Evstati Mechev's head !.

Goran Zakov tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Lyudmil Georgiev.

60'

Tsvetan Nakov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Asparuh Bogdanov, the ball was picked up by Tsvetan Nakov before Goran Zakov could cut it out.

From medium range, Tsvetan Nakov bent the ball towards goal. Delcho Grebenicharski approached too late to tackle him.

Tsvetan Nakov put it clean over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

62'

Asparuh Bogdanov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was intercepted by Goran Zakov.

63'

Poor corner kick by Adam Dikov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

64'

Delcho Grebenicharski tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Tsvetan Nakov found himself in the way of the ball.

65'

Lyudmil Georgiev had a crack from the freekick. Neven Trifonov tipped the ball acrobatically over the bar.

66'

Chavdar Dashev attempted to feed the high ball but his possession was lost through a tackle by Lyudmil Manolev.

67'

Zhaklin Kaptiev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tsvetan Kosev.

68'

Tsvetan Kosev tried to sprint past Balkan Stoyanov but Balkan Stoyanov dispossessed Tsvetan Kosev.

69'

Hristiyan Nikolaev made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Doychin Peychev.

70'

Doychin Peychev played a great ball for Chavdar Dashev, Chavdar Dashev took it in his stride before Tsvetan Kosev could cut it out.

Chavdar Dashev played the ball to Neven Hristov's feet, Neven Hristov picked up on the ball before Lyudmil Manolev could cut it out.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Neven Hristov but Hristiyan Nikolaev got himself between the ball and goal.

71'

Asparuh Bogdanov attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Ivo Genadiev.

73'

Lyudmil Manolev tried to sprint past Doychin Peychev but failed.

74'

Chavdar Dashev directed the ball to Doychin Peychev, Doychin Peychev picked up on the ball before Lyudmil Manolev could intercept.

Doychin Peychev made a good pass to Volen Vitanov, the ball was picked up by Volen Vitanov before Evstati Mechev could reach it.

Volen Vitanov shot for the top corner. Lyudmil Georgiev approached too late to clear the danger.

Nikifor Gargorov got up to tip it over.

75'

Asparuh Bogdanov laid it forward to Tsvetan Nakov, Tsvetan Nakov took possession of the ball before Goran Zakov could intercept.

Tsvetan Nakov got the float cross in from the wing, Delcho Grebenicharski tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Avgustin Minkov got up above Dian Dashev, then headed clear the danger.

76'

Evstati Mechev tried to lift the ball forward but Doychin Peychev blocked it.

77'

Lyudmil Manolev flighted in the freekick. But it went over the bar.

78'

Balkan Stoyanov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

80'

Tsvetan Kosev played a great ball for Venelin Aleksandrov, Venelin Aleksandrov took possession of the ball before Balkan Stoyanov could intercept.

Venelin Aleksandrov hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Zhaklin Kaptiev got in and cleared the danger.

81'

Zhaklin Kaptiev searched out Ivo Genadiev with a high ball, Ivo Genadiev brought the ball under control superbly before Tsvetan Kosev could reach it.

Ivo Genadiev was able to make space and fired in a shot at goal. Lyudmil Georgiev approached too late to block it.

the ball went into the net despite of Nikifor Gargorov's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Ivo Genadiev scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans chanted Ivo Genadiev's name !

Ruse athletic 1 - 1 Sofia albion

85'

Zhaklin Kaptiev struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Venelin Aleksandrov failed to charge down the shot.

Nikifor Gargorov managed to turn it over his bar.

86'

Chavdar Dashev played the ball to Delcho Grebenicharski's feet, Delcho Grebenicharski took possession of the ball before Tsvetan Nakov could cut it out.

Delcho Grebenicharski tried his luck from a distance. Asparuh Bogdanov failed to block the shot.

But Delcho Grebenicharski couldn't direct it goalwards ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

92'

Asparuh Bogdanov tried to play a long ball forward but The ball bounced off Goran Zakov.

End Match Ruse athletic 1 - 1 Sofia albion