Welcome to the match between Plovdiv athletic and Varna albion

2'

Grozdan Cvetkov tried to skip past Zoran Borisov but Zoran Borisov dispossessed Grozdan Cvetkov.

3'

Gavril Stanev played a long ball looking for the head of Dragan Alekseev, Dragan Alekseev took an excellent first touch before Ivelin Hadziev could cut it out.

Dragan Alekseev found a perfect spot and hit a hopeful looking shot. Zoran Borisov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went close from Dragan Alekseev ... That should have been a goal.

4'

Ivelin Hadziev twisted past Bojidar Alekseev.

Ivelin Hadziev directed the ball nicely to Goran Pachev, Goran Pachev latched onto the ball before Gavril Stanev could cut it out.

Goran Pachev tried to lob the ball at goal but the shot was blocked by Dragomir Apostolov.

5'

Anastasiy Hadjiev lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

7'

Goran Pachev stepped up to take the freekick. It went just wide by Goran Pachev.

9'

Bojidar Alekseev played a high ball forward for Zahari Asenov to run onto, Zahari Asenov brought the ball under control superbly before Toni Kamenov could cut it out.

Zahari Asenov looked destined to score but he was denied space by Maksim Genkov.

11'

Goran Pachev elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Dragomir Apostolov got above Maksim Genkov to win the ball and headed the ball clear.

12'

Desislav Kostov took the ball past Grozdan Cvetkov.

Desislav Kostov whipped in a float cross past Dragan Alekseev.

Goran Pachev jumped with Dragomir Apostolov and won the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Toni Kamenov found himself in some space and shot on the ball. Luben Krastev failed to block the shot.

Older Radev saved and held the ball.

14'

Bojidar Alekseev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gavril Stanev, Bojidar Alekseev trapped the ball nicely before Mitko Yankov could reach it.

Bojidar Alekseev hit the ball forward past Ivelin Hadziev to Gavril Stanev.

Gavril Stanev shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Mitko Yankov made the clearance.

15'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Luben Krastev.

18'

Mitko Yankov lost the ball to Bojidar Alekseev's block tackle before Mitko Yankov attempted to pass the ball.

20'

Valko Stanev attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Anastas Valentinov.

22'

The referee showed Gavril Stanev a yellow card.

Desislav Kostov sent the ball into the area for Goran Pachev, Goran Pachev brought the ball under control superbly before Valko Stanev could cut it out.

Good play by Goran Pachev in making himself some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Luben Krastev approached too late to block it.

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

23'

Anastasiy Hadjiev dribbled past Anastas Valentinov.

Anastasiy Hadjiev played it past Zhoro Govedarski.

Anastasiy Hadjiev tried to deliver a float cross but it was well intercepted by Anastas Valentinov.

24'

Anastas Valentinov hit a long ball forward, Atanas Berbatov took it in his stride before Valko Stanev could reach it.

Atanas Berbatov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Luben Krastev read the game well to intercept the ball.

25'

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

26'

Mitko Yankov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

27'

Grozdan Cvetkov had the strength to hold off Desislav Kostov.

Grozdan Cvetkov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Toni Kamenov.

28'

Dragan Alekseev hit the ball forward to Grozdan Cvetkov, Toni Kamenov missed his interception.

Grozdan Cvetkov tried to get past Desislav Kostov but Desislav Kostov blocked Grozdan Cvetkov.

29'

Grozdan Cvetkov tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Toni Kamenov.

31'

Poor corner kick by Anastas Valentinov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

32'

Dragan Alekseev tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Toni Kamenov approached too late to block it.

Stoyan Dafchev saved and held the ball.

33'

Bojidar Alekseev block tackled Ivelin Hadziev before Ivelin Hadziev attempted to deliver the ball.

34'

Anastasiy Hadjiev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Anastas Valentinov.

35'

Gavril Stanev easily got past the challenge of Mitko Yankov.

Gavril Stanev hit the ball from long range but the shot cannoned off Ivelin Hadziev.

36'

Ivelin Hadziev passed along the floor for Mitko Yankov to pick it up, Bojidar Alekseev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Atanas Berbatov received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mitko Yankov, Gavril Stanev couldn't reach it.

Atanas Berbatov made space for himself and struck it at goal. Dragomir Apostolov approached too late to tackle him.

Atanas Berbatov got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

38'

Dragan Alekseev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

39'

Gavril Stanev spotted Luben Krastev in the area and chipped the ball in, Luben Krastev brought the ball under control superbly before Ivelin Hadziev could cut it out.

Luben Krastev was able to make space and attempted a thunderous drive. Maksim Genkov couldn't reach it.

Stoyan Dafchev didn't move! ... Luben Krastev scored a superb effort !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Plovdiv athletic 1 - 0 Varna albion

41'

Dragan Alekseev tried to get onto the pass but Desislav Kostov found himself in the way of the ball.

42'

Valko Stanev made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Desislav Kostov.

44'

Gavril Stanev played a wonderful ball for Anastasiy Hadjiev, Atanas Berbatov couldn't reach it.

Anastasiy Hadjiev curled the ball in at goal from distance but Anastas Valentinov scrambled the ball away.

45'

Atanas Berbatov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Anastasiy Hadjiev got to the ball first.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Plovdiv athletic took the lead.Plovdiv athletic had 55% possession in the match, while Varna albion had 45%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Zahari Asenov hit the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

49'

Gavril Stanev turned on the ball to leave Mitko Yankov standing.

Gavril Stanev had shrugged off the challenge of Ivelin Hadziev and struck the ball from 20 yards toward the goal.

It went close from Gavril Stanev ... He dropped to his knees.

53'

Anastasiy Hadjiev attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Anastas Valentinov.

55'

Pass by Bojidar Alekseev to Gavril Stanev, Gavril Stanev took it in his stride before Ivelin Hadziev could intercept.

Gavril Stanev tried to play it past Mitko Yankov but Mitko Yankov cleanly tackled the ball.

57'

Desislav Kostov attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball came off Grozdan Cvetkov.

58'

Bojidar Alekseev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Mitko Yankov.

61'

Dragan Alekseev took the ball past Toni Kamenov.

Dragan Alekseev tried to deliver a float cross but his possession was lost through a tackle by Desislav Kostov.

62'

Ivelin Hadziev laid it forward to Mitko Yankov, Gavril Stanev couldn't reach it.

Mitko Yankov knocked a lovely ball for Atanas Berbatov, Bojidar Alekseev failed to intercept the pass.

Atanas Berbatov made space for himself and drove the ball at goal. Dragomir Apostolov approached too late to tackle him.

Older Radev denied Atanas Berbatov.

63'

Ivelin Hadziev played the ball to Mitko Yankov's feet, Mitko Yankov picked up on the ball before Bojidar Alekseev could reach it.

Mitko Yankov faked a shot before cutting Gavril Stanev in a different direction.

Mitko Yankov was able to make space and had a crack at goal. Dragomir Apostolov approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

65'

Dragomir Apostolov stepped up and struck the freekick. But Dragomir Apostolov couldn't get it on target.

66'

Nedelcho Buchvarov took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

67'

Zahari Asenov fired in the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Zahari Asenov.

68'

Gavril Stanev surged past Ivelin Hadziev!.

Gavril Stanev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Mitko Yankov.

69'

Anastasiy Hadjiev played the ball to Dragomir Apostolov's feet, Mitko Yankov couldn't cut it.

Dragomir Apostolov directed the ball nicely to Gavril Stanev, the ball was picked up by Gavril Stanev before Ivelin Hadziev could reach it.

Gavril Stanev had shrugged off the challenge of Mitko Yankov and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Stoyan Dafchev saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

71'

Goran Pachev tried his luck from the freekick. But Goran Pachev sent the ball high into the stands.

72'

Mitko Yankov passed a long ball into the area,Grozdan Cvetkov couldn't cut out the pass.

Anastas Valentinov moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards, Dragomir Apostolov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But it was well wide from Anastas Valentinov ... It was a terrible miss.

73'

Anastasiy Hadjiev went across and took the corner.

Gavril Stanev out-jumped Zoran Borisov, then headed it to the goal.

But Gavril Stanev put it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

75'

Anastas Valentinov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

76'

Gavril Stanev tried his luck from the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

77'

Toni Kamenov lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

79'

Gavril Stanev tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Mitko Yankov intercepted the pass.

80'

Zhoro Govedarski took the ball past Valko Stanev.

Zhoro Govedarski tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Anastasiy Hadjiev.

81'

Desislav Kostov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Grozdan Cvetkov.

85'

Dragan Alekseev delivered the ball to Grozdan Cvetkov, Grozdan Cvetkov picked up on the ball before Toni Kamenov could reach it.

Grozdan Cvetkov made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Desislav Kostov blocked it.

86'

Ivelin Hadziev played a great ball for Mitko Yankov, Mitko Yankov took possession of the ball before Gavril Stanev could intercept.

Mitko Yankov hit the ball from medium range but Bojidar Alekseev cleared the ball.

87'

Grozdan Cvetkov tried to chip the ball forward but Toni Kamenov intercepted but couldn't control.

89'

Toni Kamenov gave the corner straight to the opposition.

91'

Gavril Stanev tried to feed the high ball but Mitko Yankov intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

92'

Gavril Stanev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Mitko Yankov.

94'

Gavril Stanev jinked past Mitko Yankov.

Gavril Stanev tried to get onto the pass but The ball struck Ivelin Hadziev.

95'

Ivelin Hadziev had shrugged off the challenge of Bojidar Alekseev and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

But Ivelin Hadziev put it narrowly over ... He buckled under the pressure.

End Match Plovdiv athletic 1 - 0 Varna albion