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Zhinzifovo
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) CSKA Zhinzifovo's Nasko Nestorov started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Rusi Ignatov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 6 minutes into the match, Glawazi's goalkeeper Vlado Genov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nasko Nestorov. In the 7th minute, Nasko Papukchiev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Violet Leviev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rusi Ignatov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Milyo Krivoshiyski got free with Vlado Genov in the 12th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Milyo Krivoshiyski struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Vlado Genov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CSKA Zhinzifovo. In the 17th minute Nasko Nestorov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vlado Genov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Rusi Ignatov in the 19th minute of play forced CSKA Zhinzifovo's goalkeeper Violet Leviev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Genadi Somlev hit a great freekick 19 minutes into the match. Violet Leviev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rusi Ignatov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Matey Tzochev kicked well hit freekick during the 29th minute of the match. The supporters of CSKA Zhinzifovo booed when Glawazi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Delyan Poleganov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Vlado Genov was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 31st minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Kuzman Kravaev. 33 minutes into the match, CSKA Zhinzifovo's goal looked a bit too open when Boris Ninchev came free, but Violet Leviev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Milyo Krivoshiyski took the ball and in the 37 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Vlado Genov. Vlado Genov dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. In the 48th minute, CSKA Zhinzifovo's Slaveyko Staninski seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Slaveyko Staninski the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of CSKA Zhinzifovo protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Slaveyko Staninski had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

In the 61st minute, one of CSKA Zhinzifovo:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for CSKA Zhinzifovo. In the 62nd minute of the game, Glawazi got a penalty. The shot went straight in by the left post. Milyo Krivoshiyski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 68th minute, Genadi Somlev got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. If Boris Ninchev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 75th match minute, Glawazi was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Delyan Poleganov to maneuver through the defense. 82 minutes into the game, Nenko Brúmbarov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CSKA Zhinzifovo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Glawazi the free kick. The supporters of Glawazi booed when CSKA Zhinzifovo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 82 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nenko Brúmbarov didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, CSKA Zhinzifovo's Violet Leviev got control of the ball when Rusi Ignatov tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 87th minute, Genadi Somlev got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 90th minute Milyo Krivoshiyski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Vlado Genov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 93rd minute, Genadi Somlev got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The audience was convinced that Boris Ninchev's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Violet Leviev was relentless in the 97th minute of the game. Vlado Genov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Genadi Somlev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Glawazi supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Glawazi would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.