Welcome to the match between Sliven united and Ruse city

1'

Darko Antov tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Luben Valentinov.

3'

Slavi Asenov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Gavrail Vankov won the aerial challenge against Genadi Bliznakov and the ball was cleared.

5'

Yakov Bogdanov held up the ball, evading the challenge of Aleksandar Valeriev and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

Detelin Borislavov did well to tip it wide.

6'

Yakov Bogdanov received a yellow card.

Aleksandar Valeriev took the ball past Dragan Angelov.

Aleksandar Valeriev made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Yakov Bogdanov.

7'

Mitre Filipov tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Darko Antov.

8'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Mitre Filipov.

9'

Yani Michev got past Mitre Filipov.

Yani Michev tried to take the ball past Zahari Nikolov but Zahari Nikolov blocked Yani Michev in a good, clean tackle.

11'

Mitre Filipov looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Trendafil Olegov climbed above Stanko Stoyanov and the ball was cleared.

12'

Genadi Bliznakov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Dragan Angelov.

13'

Grozdan Emov shielded the ball from Dragan Angelov and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

But it went just over the bar ... He buried his face in his hands.

14'

Ilija Trifonov played a lovely ball for Luben Valentinov, Luben Valentinov took it in his stride before Grozdan Emov could intercept.

Luben Valentinov tried to cross the ball low but The ball was touched on by Tihomir Ivkov.

15'

The referee showed Grozdan Emov a yellow card.

16'

Zahari Nikolov tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Darko Antov got to the ball first.

19'

Grozdan Emov attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Yakov Bogdanov.

21'

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

22'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Roslan Zakov.

Zahari Nikolov tried to play it past Grozdan Emov but failed.

23'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Genadi Bliznakov before Luben Valentinov tried to pass the ball.

24'

Grozdan Emov sent a long ball into the area,Dragan Angelov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tihomir Ivkov moved onto the ball and immediately chipped the ball goalwards but Gavrail Vankov removed the danger.

26'

Zahari Nikolov made a good pass to Mitre Filipov, the ball was picked up by Mitre Filipov before Darko Antov could intercept.

Mitre Filipov supplied a low cross, Yani Michev couldn't cut it.

Nikola Furnadjiev moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Dobri Pantev failed to block the shot.

Detelin Borislavov gathered the ball safely.

29'

A high ball was delivered by Tihomir Ivkov,Gavrail Vankov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dobri Pantev got up above Stanko Stoyanov, then cushioned a headed pass.

Grozdan Emov found himself with plenty of time and shot. Gavrail Vankov approached too late to clear the danger.

Krasimir Haralampiev managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

30'

Mitre Filipov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Darko Antov made a great interception.

32'

Luben Valentinov tried to skip past the challenge of Tihomir Ivkov but Tihomir Ivkov robbed Luben Valentinov.

33'

Grozdan Emov looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball came off Dragan Angelov.

34'

Zahari Nikolov dribbled past Yani Michev.

Zahari Nikolov tried to send in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Darko Antov.

35'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Zahari Nikolov.

Tihomir Ivkov could not stop a confident Luben Valentinov going past him.

Luben Valentinov delivered a long ball for Gavrail Vankov, Gavrail Vankov picked up on the ball before Genadi Bliznakov could reach it.

Nikola Furnadjiev received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gavrail Vankov, Nikola Furnadjiev latched onto the ball before Trendafil Olegov could intercept.

Nikola Furnadjiev had a great opportunity to score but Dobri Pantev gave him no space to manoeuvre.

37'

Darko Antov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

38'

Genadi Bliznakov tried to get onto the pass but Ilija Trifonov did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

43'

Luben Valentinov sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Genadi Bliznakov approached too late to clear the danger.

Detelin Borislavov blocked the shot.

45'

Roslan Zakov sent in the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which and we are all square. .Sliven united maintained 49% of possession and 51% for Ruse city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Slavi Asenov shaped up to shoot from the freekick. You would have needed two keepers to save that one!!. ... GOAL!!!

Sliven united 0 - 1 Ruse city

47'

Genadi Bliznakov used his skill to go past Zahari Nikolov.

Genadi Bliznakov tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Mitre Filipov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Krasimir Haralampiev pushed it away.

51'

Yakov Bogdanov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Grozdan Emov.

52'

Dragan Angelov executed a block tackle on Trendafil Olegov before Trendafil Olegov tried to get onto the pass.

54'

Luben Valentinov dribbled past Tihomir Ivkov.

Luben Valentinov tried to skip past the challenge of Genadi Bliznakov but Genadi Bliznakov didn't allow.

55'

Darko Antov dribbled past Dragan Angelov.

Darko Antov tried to cross the ball low but The ball cannoned off Mitre Filipov.

56'

Yani Michev delivered the ball to Darko Antov, the ball was picked up by Darko Antov before Mitre Filipov could intercept.

Darko Antov tried to swing in a float cross but Zahari Nikolov blocked it.

57'

Yakov Bogdanov passed a long ball into the area looking for Penko Daskalov, Penko Daskalov took it in his stride before Aleksandar Valeriev could intercept.

Penko Daskalov played the ball to Luben Valentinov's feet, Luben Valentinov picked up on the ball before Trendafil Olegov could reach it.

Good play by Luben Valentinov in making himself some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Dobri Pantev approached too late to tackle him.

Detelin Borislavov pushed it away.

58'

Yakov Bogdanov was pressed by Aleksandar Valeriev but he evaded the challenge and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Yakov Bogdanov put it horribly wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

61'

Yakov Bogdanov failed in his attempt to play it past Aleksandar Valeriev.

62'

Poor corner kick by Gavrail Vankov. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

63'

Yani Michev played a pinpoint pass to Darko Antov, Nikola Furnadjiev couldn't reach it.

Darko Antov tried to use his skill to go past Mitre Filipov but Mitre Filipov denied.

64'

Luben Valentinov tried to get past Tihomir Ivkov but Tihomir Ivkov won the ball from Luben Valentinov.

65'

Stanko Stoyanov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Yani Michev got in the way of the ball.

66'

Aleksandar Valeriev elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Roslan Zakov won the ball in the air from Stanko Stoyanov, then nodded the ball forward.

Darko Antov got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Gavrail Vankov failed to block the shot.

Krasimir Haralampiev did well to parry it.

69'

Ilija Trifonov tried to play a long ball but Tihomir Ivkov got in the way of the ball.

70'

Slavi Asenov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

75'

Yakov Bogdanov failed in his attempt to twist past Grozdan Emov.

76'

Grozdan Emov tried to sprint past Dragan Angelov but Grozdan Emov lost the ball to Dragan Angelov's block tackle.

78'

Ilija Trifonov passed the ball to Luben Valentinov, Luben Valentinov picked up on the ball before Tihomir Ivkov could cut it out.

Luben Valentinov used his skill to go past Genadi Bliznakov.

Luben Valentinov held up the ball, evading the challenge of Tihomir Ivkov and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Luben Valentinov sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

80'

Mitre Filipov could not stop a confident Yani Michev going past him.

Yani Michev squared the ball from the wing, Zahari Nikolov failed to reach the ball.

Slavi Asenov approached and took a quick shot on the ball but Gavrail Vankov charged down the shot.

81'

Zahari Nikolov attempted to lob the ball forward but Dobri Pantev closed in and intercepted the ball.

82'

Luben Valentinov tried to play it past Aleksandar Valeriev but Luben Valentinov lost the ball to Aleksandar Valeriev's block tackle.

83'

Dobri Pantev made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Dragan Angelov.

84'

Luben Valentinov tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Tihomir Ivkov.

86'

Dragan Angelov tried to curl one in from long range but the shot clattered off Aleksandar Valeriev.

87'

Yakov Bogdanov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Aleksandar Valeriev came close and blocked it.

88'

Zahari Nikolov tried to feed the high ball but it was intercepted by Yani Michev.

89'

Genadi Bliznakov turned on the ball to leave Ilija Trifonov standing.

Genadi Bliznakov attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Luben Valentinov failed to charge down the shot.

Krasimir Haralampiev pushed it away.

90'

Yani Michev hit the freekick. Krasimir Haralampiev did well to parry it.

91'

Yakov Bogdanov took the ball past Aleksandar Valeriev.

Yakov Bogdanov tried to get onto the pass but Grozdan Emov blocked it.

92'

Yakov Bogdanov made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Aleksandar Valeriev.

End Match Sliven united 0 - 1 Ruse city