Welcome to the match between Sliven athletic and Ruse city

1'

Nasko Lahchev fed the ball forward to Metodi Markov, Metodi Markov trapped the ball nicely before Stanislav Velitchkov could intercept.

Metodi Markov tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Tenyo Dashev failed to block the shot.

It went close from Metodi Markov ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

2'

Nasko Lahchev lofted the ball high towards Alben Haralampiev, Alben Haralampiev controlled the ball when bringing it down before Stanislav Velitchkov could reach it.

From out wide, Alben Haralampiev fired in a curving shot at goal but the shot was charged down by Tsvetko Stoimenov.

3'

Petkan Naydenov had the chance to score from long range but Stanko Novakov closed down the space.

4'

Petkan Naydenov had shrugged off the challenge of Adrian Stoykov and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Emiliyan Naumov managed to turn it over his bar.

5'

Nedelcho Tinkov tried to feed the high ball but Marko Mechev intercepted the pass.

6'

Anastas Mihov stepped up and struck the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

8'

Nedelcho Tinkov sprinted to escape from Marko Mechev.

Nedelcho Tinkov tried to send in a low cross but Radoslav Berbatov read the game well to intercept the ball.

9'

Nasko Lahchev played a great ball for Radoslav Berbatov, Radoslav Berbatov latched onto the ball before Stanislav Velitchkov could intercept.

Radoslav Berbatov sent the ball flying towards goal from distance. Tenyo Dashev approached too late to tackle him.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

10'

Teodosiy Velev played a lovely ball for Nasko Lahchev, Nasko Lahchev picked up on the ball before Stanislav Velitchkov could reach it.

Nasko Lahchev looked destined to score from medium range but Tenyo Dashev made an important challenge!.

14'

Poor corner kick delivered by Radoslav Berbatov that went straight to the opposition.

17'

Nedelcho Tinkov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nasko Lahchev.

19'

Tenyo Dashev twisted past Adrian Stoykov.

Tenyo Dashev made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Metodi Markov.

20'

Nasko Lahchev tried to dribble past Stanislav Velitchkov but it failed.

21'

Tenyo Dashev tried to dribble past Metodi Markov but Tenyo Dashev lost the ball to Metodi Markov's block tackle.

22'

Tenyo Dashev chipped the ball toward Stanislav Velitchkov, Metodi Markov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Teodosiy Velev executed a block tackle on Stanislav Velitchkov before Stanislav Velitchkov attempted to deliver the ball.

27'

Tenyo Dashev block tackled Nasko Lahchev before Nasko Lahchev could pass the ball.

28'

Tenyo Dashev passed the ball to Stanislav Velitchkov, Stanislav Velitchkov took possession of the ball before Teodosiy Velev could reach it.

Stanislav Velitchkov moved the ball forward for Anastas Mihov, Anastas Mihov picked up on the ball before Metodi Markov could intercept.

Good play by Anastas Mihov in making himself some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Dian Minkov approached too late to clear the danger.

Emiliyan Naumov punched the ball clear.

29'

Stanko Novakov dribbled past Drago Tsvetkov.

Stanko Novakov whipped in a float cross, Nedelcho Tinkov couldn't cut out the pass.

Tsvetko Stoimenov got to the ball before Alben Haralampiev, then headed the ball clear.

30'

Tenyo Dashev tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Metodi Markov.

32'

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

34'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to lift the ball forward but Drago Tsvetkov showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

35'

Drago Antonov hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Metodi Markov approached too late to tackle him.

Emiliyan Naumov blocked the shot.

36'

Elin Hristozov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

37'

Stanko Novakov tried to feed the high ball but Tenyo Maleev cut it out easily.

41'

Nasko Lahchev made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Stanislav Velitchkov.

42'

Marko Mechev tried for goal from the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

43'

Nasko Lahchev tried to play it past Stanislav Velitchkov but his possession is lost through a tackle by Stanislav Velitchkov.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Sliven athletic had 50% possession in the match, while Ruse city had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Marko Mechev stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Elin Hristozov cut it out easily.

47'

Nayden Bornosuzov block tackled Nedelcho Tinkov before Nedelcho Tinkov could pass the ball.

49'

Yellow card shown to Drago Tsvetkov.

Tenyo Dashev tried to knock a long ball forward but Metodi Markov closed in and intercepted the ball.

50'

Metodi Markov laid it forward to Stanko Novakov, the ball was picked up by Stanko Novakov before Stanislav Velitchkov could intercept.

Stanko Novakov evaded the challenge of Tenyo Dashev and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

Yani Naoumov gathered the ball safely.

52'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to play it past Drago Tsvetkov but Drago Tsvetkov denied.

53'

Stanislav Velitchkov sprinted past Adrian Stoykov.

Stanislav Velitchkov tried to use his skill to go past Stanko Novakov but Stanko Novakov succesfully won the ball from Stanislav Velitchkov.

54'

Radoslav Berbatov sprinted to escape from Stanislav Velitchkov.

Radoslav Berbatov swung in a float cross, Drago Tsvetkov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nasko Lahchev out-jumped Drago Antonov, then headed at goal.

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

55'

Elin Hristozov fired in the freekick. But Elin Hristozov couldn't get it on target.

57'

Marko Mechev attempted to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Nedelcho Tinkov.

59'

Drago Tsvetkov aimed the corner for the near post.

Anastas Mihov got to the ball before Teodosiy Velev, then nodded the ball forward.

Drago Tsvetkov was able to make space and had an effort at goal. Dian Minkov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Drago Tsvetkov put it well wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

61'

Anastas Mihov lost the ball to Nasko Lahchev's block tackle before Anastas Mihov attempted to deliver the ball.

62'

Metodi Markov powered past Stanislav Velitchkov!.

Metodi Markov directed the ball to Alben Haralampiev, the ball was picked up by Alben Haralampiev before Tenyo Dashev could reach it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Alben Haralampiev but Tsvetko Stoimenov managed to block the shot.

63'

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

64'

Tenyo Dashev played a lovely ball for Stanislav Velitchkov, Stanislav Velitchkov took it in his stride before Metodi Markov could intercept.

Stanislav Velitchkov dribbled past Nasko Lahchev.

Stanislav Velitchkov attempted a thunderous drive! but Teodosiy Velev got in and cleared the danger.

65'

Yellow card shown to Petkan Naydenov.

Metodi Markov sprinted to escape from Stanislav Velitchkov.

Metodi Markov tried to dribble past Tenyo Dashev but his possession is lost through a tackle by Tenyo Dashev.

67'

Adrian Stoykov went by the challenge of Drago Tsvetkov.

Adrian Stoykov tried to supply a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nedelcho Tinkov.

68'

Petkan Naydenov hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Adrian Stoykov failed to charge down the shot.

Petkan Naydenov was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A real chance wasted.

70'

Nasko Lahchev put some curve on the shot from long range. Stanislav Velitchkov approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide from Nasko Lahchev ... He should have hit the target at least.

72'

Stanko Novakov was pressed by Petkan Naydenov but he evaded the challenge and tried a long range effort.

Good goalkeeping by Yani Naoumov to block the shot with his body.

75'

Corner taken by Petkan Naydenov and cut out by the opposition.

76'

Nasko Lahchev laid it forward to Metodi Markov, Tenyo Dashev missed his interception.

Metodi Markov attempted to lob the ball forward but Stanislav Velitchkov read the game well to intercept the ball.

77'

Nedelcho Tinkov tried to take the ball past Radoslav Berbatov but it failed.

80'

Petkan Naydenov aimed the corner for the near post.

Tenyo Maleev got ahead of Dian Minkov to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Anastas Mihov found a perfect spot and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Teodosiy Velev failed to block the shot.

However, Anastas Mihov put it well over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

81'

Tsvetko Stoimenov flighted in the freekick. But Tsvetko Stoimenov sent it far too high.

82'

Radoslav Berbatov ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Teodosiy Velev beat Tsvetko Stoimenov to the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Teodosiy Velev put it wide of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

87'

Petkan Naydenov made an attempt to move the ball forward but Adrian Stoykov cut it out easily.

90'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to feed the high ball but Drago Tsvetkov made it first to the ball and intercepted.

91'

Radoslav Berbatov tried to take the ball past Elin Hristozov but Elin Hristozov won the ball from Radoslav Berbatov.

92'

Petkan Naydenov tried to get past Adrian Stoykov but Adrian Stoykov nicked the ball from the toes of Petkan Naydenov.

End Match Sliven athletic 0 - 0 Ruse city