Welcome to the match between Sofia rangers and Sliven athletic

1'

Pavel Dafchev blocked Radoslav Berbatov before Radoslav Berbatov tried to get onto the pass.

2'

Stanko Novakov hit a lovely long ball forward,Lazar Haralampiev missed his interception.

Adrian Stoykov ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but the shot cannoned off Radostin Vasilev.

3'

Andon Penev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Metodi Markov blocked it.

5'

Metodi Genadiev tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Adrian Stoykov.

6'

Lazar Haralampiev tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Nayden Bornosuzov.

7'

Vilian Magelanski made an attempt to move the ball forward but Marko Mechev showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

8'

Karamfil Boyanov faked a pass then cut Adrian Stoykov in a different direction.

Karamfil Boyanov got the float cross in from the wing, Stanko Novakov couldn't cut it.

Dian Minkov won the aerial challenge against Ivan Vantchev, then headed the ball clear.

9'

Ivan Vantchev hit the freekick. Unfortunately it was just over the bar.

11'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Metodi Genadiev.

12'

Gabriel Genov made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Metodi Markov.

13'

Stanko Novakov was shown a yellow card.

16'

Adrian Stoykov whipped in the freekick. Zhan Gospodinov did well to tip it round the post.

17'

Marko Mechev attempted to feed the high ball but Pavel Dafchev intercepted but couldn't control.

21'

Radoslav Berbatov directed the ball to Adrian Stoykov, Pavel Dafchev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Adrian Stoykov sent in a float cross, Vilian Magelanski stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alben Haralampiev headed at goal but Radostin Vasilev headed clear the danger.

22'

Teodosiy Velev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

24'

Vilian Magelanski passed a long ball into the area looking for Radostin Vasilev, Radostin Vasilev latched onto the ball before Metodi Markov could cut it out.

Radostin Vasilev had a great opportunity to score but he was closed down well by Teodosiy Velev.

25'

Gabriel Genov sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Metodi Markov approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was well wide from Gabriel Genov ... It was an epic miss.

26'

Metodi Genadiev tried to jink past Marko Mechev but Marko Mechev blocked Metodi Genadiev in a good, clean tackle.

27'

Metodi Markov tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Lazar Haralampiev.

28'

Gabriel Genov was shown a yellow card.

29'

Lazar Haralampiev tried to skip past Adrian Stoykov but Adrian Stoykov cleanly tackled the ball.

32'

Lazar Haralampiev tried to take the ball past Adrian Stoykov but Adrian Stoykov dispossessed Lazar Haralampiev.

33'

Gabriel Genov took the ball confidently past Stanko Novakov.

Gabriel Genov got the float cross in from the wing, Adrian Stoykov couldn't cut it.

Karamfil Boyanov dived onto the ball towards the goal but Teodosiy Velev used his head to clear the ball.

34'

Andon Penev was pressed by Metodi Markov but he evaded the challenge and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Andon Penev effort went inches wide ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

35'

Nasko Lahchev flicked the ball over Nikifor Kraev's head !.

Pass by Nasko Lahchev to Alben Haralampiev, Alben Haralampiev picked up on the ball before Andon Penev could intercept.

Alben Haralampiev fed the ball forward to Adrian Stoykov, Radostin Vasilev couldn't reach it.

Adrian Stoykov knocked a lovely ball for Nayden Bornosuzov, Nayden Bornosuzov took it in his stride before Metodi Genadiev could cut it out.

Nayden Bornosuzov had shrugged off the challenge of Radostin Vasilev and tried to lob it over the keeper.

Brilliantly saved by Zhan Gospodinov!.

36'

Nasko Lahchev tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Nikifor Kraev blocked it.

37'

Gabriel Genov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Adrian Stoykov.

38'

Nasko Lahchev sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

40'

Karamfil Boyanov escaped from the challenge of Metodi Markov and tried a long range effort.

But Karamfil Boyanov put it wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

41'

Stanko Novakov sent the ball into the area for Nayden Bornosuzov, Nayden Bornosuzov took an excellent first touch before Gabriel Genov could reach it.

Nayden Bornosuzov looked certain to score but Metodi Genadiev made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

43'

Adrian Stoykov tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Andon Penev.

44'

Andon Penev passed along the floor for Nikifor Kraev to pick it up, Nikifor Kraev latched onto the ball before Metodi Markov could intercept.

Nikifor Kraev tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball struck Nasko Lahchev.

45'

Nasko Lahchev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Nikifor Kraev made it first to the ball and intercepted.

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

46'

Vilian Magelanski tried to skip past Marko Mechev but Marko Mechev dispossessed Vilian Magelanski.

47'

Nikifor Kraev escaped from the challenge of Nasko Lahchev and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

52'

Andon Penev tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Metodi Markov.

53'

Block tackle from Vilian Magelanski, easily dispossessing Radoslav Berbatov before Radoslav Berbatov tried to get onto the pass.

54'

Marko Mechev tried to use his skill to go past Pavel Dafchev but Marko Mechev lost out to Pavel Dafchev.

55'

Andon Penev passed the ball to Metodi Genadiev, the ball was picked up by Metodi Genadiev before Metodi Markov could reach it.

Metodi Genadiev curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot clattered off Nasko Lahchev.

56'

Nayden Bornosuzov tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

58'

Nayden Bornosuzov ran up to take the corner.

Teodosiy Velev got to the ball before Metodi Genadiev, then flicked the ball forward.

Nasko Lahchev directed the ball nicely to Metodi Markov, Radostin Vasilev failed to reach the ball.

Pass by Metodi Markov to Teodosiy Velev, Teodosiy Velev took it in his stride before Metodi Genadiev could cut it out.

Teodosiy Velev found himself in some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Radostin Vasilev approached too late to clear the danger.

But Teodosiy Velev struck the ball wide ... He held his head in his hands.

59'

Pavel Dafchev held up the ball, evading the challenge of Metodi Markov and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Pavel Dafchev put it horribly wide ... It was a poor miss from Pavel Dafchev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

61'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Pavel Dafchev.

62'

Teodosiy Velev tried to take the ball past Nikifor Kraev but Nikifor Kraev robbed Teodosiy Velev.

64'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to twist past Pavel Dafchev but Pavel Dafchev took the ball away from Radoslav Berbatov.

66'

Lazar Haralampiev had the pace to beat Stanko Novakov.

Lazar Haralampiev got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Adrian Stoykov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor miss from Lazar Haralampiev. He looked like he was short of match practice.

67'

Vilian Magelanski darted past Marko Mechev.

Vilian Magelanski tried to cross the ball low but The ball ricocheted off Radoslav Berbatov.

68'

Vilian Magelanski aimed the corner for the near post.

Ivan Vantchev hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Teodosiy Velev headed clear the danger.

71'

Radoslav Berbatov evaded the challenge of Pavel Dafchev and put some curve on the shot from long range.

Radoslav Berbatov left Zhan Gospodinov with a simple save.

72'

Nikifor Kraev played a pinpoint pass to Vilian Magelanski, Vilian Magelanski latched onto the ball before Metodi Markov could reach it.

Vilian Magelanski made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Nasko Lahchev.

73'

Stanko Novakov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

74'

Nasko Lahchev took the play over the halfway line,Nikifor Kraev tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Radostin Vasilev climbed above Alben Haralampiev, then used his head to clear the ball.

75'

Andon Penev dribbled past Metodi Markov.

Andon Penev tried to sprint past Nasko Lahchev but Nasko Lahchev blocked Andon Penev in a good, clean tackle.

77'

Andon Penev played it past Metodi Markov.

Andon Penev delivered the ball to Karamfil Boyanov, Nasko Lahchev couldn't reach it.

Karamfil Boyanov shot on the ball. Dian Minkov approached too late to clear the danger.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a poor effort from Karamfil Boyanov. He was lacking match sharpness.

81'

Marko Mechev swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

82'

Radoslav Berbatov was shown a yellow card.

Stanko Novakov span past Gabriel Genov.

Stanko Novakov hit a crashing drive from a distance. Lazar Haralampiev approached too late to tackle him.

Zhan Gospodinov did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

83'

Nasko Lahchev passed along the floor for Metodi Markov to pick it up, Metodi Markov took possession of the ball before Nikifor Kraev could intercept.

Metodi Markov shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Andon Penev failed to block the shot.

Metodi Markov got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

84'

Stanko Novakov passed the ball to Adrian Stoykov, Gabriel Genov couldn't cut out the pass.

Adrian Stoykov fired off a medium-ranged shot but Lazar Haralampiev made the clearance.

86'

Stanko Novakov turned on the ball to leave Gabriel Genov standing.

Stanko Novakov played a great ball for Adrian Stoykov, Lazar Haralampiev failed to reach the ball.

Adrian Stoykov whipped in a low cross past Gabriel Genov.

Nayden Bornosuzov moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Metodi Genadiev approached too late to clear the danger.

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

87'

Dian Minkov went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

88'

Gabriel Genov attempted to chip the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Adrian Stoykov.

89'

Metodi Markov tried to get past Nikifor Kraev but Nikifor Kraev blocked Metodi Markov in a good, clean tackle.

90'

Nasko Lahchev tried to chip the ball forward but Nikifor Kraev coolly intercepted the pass.

92'

Stanko Novakov tried to feed the high ball but The ball was touched on by Nikifor Kraev.

93'

Nikifor Kraev played a wonderful ball for Andon Penev, Metodi Markov couldn't reach it.

Andon Penev hit the ball forward to Pavel Dafchev, Pavel Dafchev picked up on the ball before Nasko Lahchev could intercept.

Pavel Dafchev hit it high and hard towards goal. Dian Minkov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Denied by Emiliyan Naumov.

End Match Sofia rangers 0 - 0 Sliven athletic