Welcome to the match between Sliven united and Pirokov FC

1'

Zahari Nikolov's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

2'

Luben Valentinov tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Borislav Hadziivanov.

4'

Borislav Hadziivanov was outmuscled by Luben Valentinov.

Luben Valentinov played a pinpoint pass to Gavrail Vankov, the ball was picked up by Gavrail Vankov before Ivaylo Minkov could intercept.

Gavrail Vankov tried his luck from a distance but the shot was blocked by Borislav Hadziivanov.

5'

Luben Valentinov tried to take the ball past Spiridon Emov but Spiridon Emov dispossessed Luben Valentinov.

7'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Borislav Hadziivanov.

8'

Yakov Bogdanov tried to jink past Krastyu Madanski but Krastyu Madanski blocked Yakov Bogdanov in a good, clean tackle.

13'

Yakov Bogdanov shielded the ball from Todor Stankov and tried his luck from 30 yards.

Yakov Bogdanov was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He should have scored.

14'

Luben Valentinov stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Aleksandar Zhelev had no problem in intercepting the ball.

17'

Mitre Filipov tried to get past Krastyu Madanski but Mitre Filipov lost the ball to Krastyu Madanski.

18'

Luben Valentinov looked certain to score from long range but Borislav Hadziivanov blocked him.

19'

Luben Valentinov got past Ivaylo Minkov.

Luben Valentinov delivered a low cross, Borislav Hadziivanov failed to intercept the pass.

Dragan Angelov moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, David Bozhanov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Marcho Zarev had no chance of stopping the ball ... Vintage strike from Dragan Angelov !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Dragan Angelov's name !

Sliven united 1 - 0 Pirokov FC

20'

Swerving shot by Yakov Bogdanov from long range. Spiridon Emov couldn't reach it.

But Yakov Bogdanov sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

21'

Yakov Bogdanov laid it forward to Gavrail Vankov, Gavrail Vankov took it in his stride before Spiridon Emov could reach it.

Gavrail Vankov played the ball to Zahari Nikolov's feet, Zahari Nikolov latched onto the ball before Todor Stankov could cut it out.

Zahari Nikolov fired off a shot. Yasen Kralev approached too late to clear the danger.

Marcho Zarev managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

22'

Ilija Trifonov turned on the ball to leave Borislav Hadziivanov standing.

Ilija Trifonov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ivaylo Minkov.

23'

Luben Valentinov made a pass to Ilija Trifonov, the ball was picked up by Ilija Trifonov before Borislav Hadziivanov could reach it.

Ilija Trifonov used his skill to go past Ivaylo Minkov.

Ilija Trifonov found himself in some space and fired off a shot. Yasen Kralev approached too late to tackle him.

Ilija Trifonov sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Ilija Trifonov. He was lacking match sharpness.

25'

Aleksandar Zhelev signalled to the bench and had to come off.

Spiridon Emov replaced the injured Aleksandar Zhelev.

Yakov Bogdanov tried to dribble past Todor Stankov but Todor Stankov didn't allow.

28'

Todor Stankov was pressed by Yakov Bogdanov but he evaded the challenge and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

Krasimir Haralampiev fisted the ball away.

29'

Yakov Bogdanov moved the ball forward for Dragan Angelov, Dragan Angelov took possession of the ball before Todor Stankov could intercept.

Dragan Angelov had shrugged off the challenge of Spiridon Emov and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

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

30'

Luben Valentinov was shown a yellow card.

Luben Valentinov played a lovely ball for Ilija Trifonov, Ilija Trifonov picked up on the ball before Brigo Boyadzhiev could intercept.

Ilija Trifonov delivered a float cross, Borislav Hadziivanov couldn't cut it.

David Bozhanov got to the ball before Dragan Angelov and the ball was cleared.

31'

Todor Stankov blasted a banana shot from long range but Dragan Angelov managed to block the shot.

32'

Penko Daskalov tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Borislav Hadziivanov got in the way of the ball.

33'

Yakov Bogdanov whipped in the corner.

Stanko Stoyanov got up above David Bozhanov, then headed at goal.

Marcho Zarev made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

34'

Yakov Bogdanov hit the ball high towards Stanko Stoyanov in the area, Stanko Stoyanov brought the ball down well before Yasen Kralev could intercept.

Stanko Stoyanov shielded the ball from David Bozhanov and had a crack at goal.

Stanko Stoyanov was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... That should have been a goal.

35'

Gavrail Vankov was shown a yellow card.

Yakov Bogdanov dribbled confidently past Spiridon Emov.

Yakov Bogdanov dribbled past Todor Stankov.

Good play by Yakov Bogdanov in making himself some space and tried an optimistic effort at goal. David Bozhanov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Marcho Zarev was badly positioned ... A goal was scored by Yakov Bogdanov !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Sliven united 2 - 0 Pirokov FC

37'

Stanko Stoyanov attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Spiridon Emov.

38'

Pass by Yakov Bogdanov to Ilija Trifonov, Ilija Trifonov trapped the ball nicely before Todor Stankov could cut it out.

Ilija Trifonov dribbled past Spiridon Emov.

Ilija Trifonov passed the ball perfectly to Nikola Furnadjiev, Yasen Kralev stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nikola Furnadjiev made a pass to Stanko Stoyanov, Stanko Stoyanov picked up on the ball before David Bozhanov could intercept.

Stanko Stoyanov made space for himself and attempted a thunderous drive. Yasen Kralev approached too late to clear the danger.

Marcho Zarev was badly positioned ... Stanko Stoyanov capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Sliven united 3 - 0 Pirokov FC

39'

Borislav Hadziivanov block tackled Ilija Trifonov before Ilija Trifonov attempted to deliver the ball.

40'

Yakov Bogdanov hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Spiridon Emov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Yakov Bogdanov put it just over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

41'

Luben Valentinov played a great ball for Zahari Nikolov, Zahari Nikolov took possession of the ball before Brigo Boyadzhiev could reach it.

Zahari Nikolov took the ball past Krastyu Madanski.

Zahari Nikolov found himself in some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. David Bozhanov approached too late to tackle him.

It went just wide by Zahari Nikolov ... He should have scored.

42'

Yakov Bogdanov easily got past the challenge of Spiridon Emov.

Yakov Bogdanov easily got past the challenge of Todor Stankov.

Yakov Bogdanov shot for the top corner. Yasen Kralev approached too late to tackle him.

Marcho Zarev was stranded and helpless to save it ... Yakov Bogdanov scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He was delighted !

Sliven united 4 - 0 Pirokov FC

44'

Luben Valentinov skipped easily past the challenge of Ivaylo Minkov.

Borislav Hadziivanov blocked Luben Valentinov in a good, clean tackle before Luben Valentinov tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

45'

Stanko Stoyanov took the ball past Brigo Boyadzhiev.

Stanko Stoyanov crossed the ball high into the box, Krastyu Madanski missed his interception.

Nikola Furnadjiev won the ball in the air from Yasen Kralev, then cushioned a headed pass.

Luben Valentinov found himself in some space and aimed for the top corner. David Bozhanov didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Luben Valentinov put it horribly wide ... It was a shocking miss.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Sliven united took the lead.Sliven united maintained 71% of possession and 29% for Pirokov FC. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Yakov Bogdanov tried to sprint past Spiridon Emov but failed.

47'

Brigo Boyadzhiev tried to sprint past Mitre Filipov but Mitre Filipov cleanly tackled the ball.

48'

Yakov Bogdanov played a pinpoint pass to Dragan Angelov, Dragan Angelov trapped the ball nicely before Ivaylo Minkov could reach it.

Dragan Angelov played the ball to Penko Daskalov's feet, Penko Daskalov trapped the ball nicely before Spiridon Emov could cut it out.

Penko Daskalov lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and had a crack at goal. Yasen Kralev approached too late to tackle him.

Marcho Zarev did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

49'

Zahari Nikolov tried to dribble past Brigo Boyadzhiev but Brigo Boyadzhiev dispossessed Zahari Nikolov.

50'

Yakov Bogdanov made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Spiridon Emov.

51'

Zahari Nikolov attempted to feed the high ball but Brigo Boyadzhiev did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

52'

Luben Valentinov used his skill to go past Borislav Hadziivanov.

Luben Valentinov escaped from the challenge of Ivaylo Minkov and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Luben Valentinov struck it just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

53'

Zahari Nikolov hit a speculative long-range shot. Brigo Boyadzhiev wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Zahari Nikolov put it wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

54'

Ilija Trifonov took the ball past Borislav Hadziivanov.

Ilija Trifonov dribbled past Ivaylo Minkov.

Ilija Trifonov had a crack at goal. David Bozhanov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Held by Marcho Zarev.

55'

Ilija Trifonov dribbled confidently past Borislav Hadziivanov.

Ilija Trifonov stepped away from Ivaylo Minkov and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Marcho Zarev got up to tip it over.

57'

Gavrail Vankov sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

59'

Luben Valentinov tried to jink past Spiridon Emov but Spiridon Emov denied.

60'

Luben Valentinov knocked a lovely ball for Ilija Trifonov, Borislav Hadziivanov stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ilija Trifonov crossed the ball high over Ivaylo Minkov.

Nikola Furnadjiev jumped with David Bozhanov and won the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Nikola Furnadjiev put it wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

61'

Yakov Bogdanov played a lovely ball for Stanko Stoyanov, Stanko Stoyanov took possession of the ball before Spiridon Emov could cut it out.

Todor Stankov executed a block tackle on Stanko Stoyanov before Stanko Stoyanov attempted to deliver the ball.

62'

Penko Daskalov skipped easily past Brigo Boyadzhiev.

Penko Daskalov lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Krastyu Madanski couldn't cut it.

Gavrail Vankov got to the ball ahead of David Bozhanov, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Marcho Zarev had no chance of stopping the ball ... Gavrail Vankov scored a great goal !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Sliven united 5 - 0 Pirokov FC

65'

Nikola Furnadjiev gave the corner straight to the opposition.

66'

Nikola Furnadjiev whipped in the corner.

Stanko Stoyanov got above Yasen Kralev to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Held by Marcho Zarev.

67'

Todor Stankov tried to skip past the challenge of Yakov Bogdanov but Yakov Bogdanov block tackled Todor Stankov.

68'

Luben Valentinov directed the ball nicely to Ilija Trifonov, Krastyu Madanski tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ilija Trifonov put a low cross in to the far post, Borislav Hadziivanov tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Zahari Nikolov shot with a bicycle kick but David Bozhanov made the clearance.

74'

Todor Stankov played the ball to Spiridon Emov's feet, Spiridon Emov took possession of the ball before Yakov Bogdanov could cut it out.

Spiridon Emov tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Dragan Angelov did well to spot and intercept the pass.

76'

Luben Valentinov struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Borislav Hadziivanov wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Denied by Marcho Zarev.

78'

Ivaylo Minkov knocked a lovely ball for Borislav Hadziivanov, Ilija Trifonov failed to reach the ball.

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

79'

Darko Kotsev had a crack from the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

81'

Krastyu Madanski surged past Mitre Filipov!.

Krastyu Madanski faked a shot before cutting Zahari Nikolov in a different direction.

Krastyu Madanski floated it into the area, Mitre Filipov couldn't reach it.

Stanko Stoyanov won the ball in the air from Darko Kotsev and the ball was cleared.

85'

Ivaylo Minkov easily got past the challenge of Ilija Trifonov.

Ivaylo Minkov tried to get onto the pass but Luben Valentinov had no problem in intercepting the ball.

88'

Zahari Nikolov bent it from long range. Krastyu Madanski didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Zahari Nikolov sent it far too high ... He held his head in his hands.

End Match Sliven united 5 - 0 Pirokov FC