League Play-Off

Spirinov Stadium
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Yanko Shalamanov kicked off to start the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Yanko Shalamanov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Dynamo Sporting's supporters rose to their feet, but Yanko Shalamanov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Delcho Tihomirov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Miho Balevski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hristofor Múlchanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dragan Randev during the 6th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 6 played minutes Dynamo Sporting got a freekick which was hit by Dragan Randev. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yanko Shalamanov in the 9th minute of play forced Pesnopoj's goalkeeper Delcho Tihomirov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Delcho Tihomirov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yanko Shalamanov's shot from short distance in the 10th minute. In the last second Delcho Tihomirov throw himself and got hold of the ball when Yanko Shalamanov in the 14thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yanko Shalamanov in the 17th minute of play forced Pesnopoj's goalkeeper Delcho Tihomirov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zapryan Pútov during the 17th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Zapryan Pútov kicked well hit freekick during the 17th minute of the match. The supporters of Dynamo Sporting booed when Pesnopoj was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Spiro Makov didn't get a good kick on the ball. When Zapryan Pútov was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 21 minutes had been played. The audience was convinced that Yanko Shalamanov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Delcho Tihomirov was relentless in the 25th minute of the game. Yanko Shalamanov struck a weak shot in the 31st minute. Delcho Tihomirov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dynamo Sporting. In the 33rd minute, Miroslav Artúchki 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 34th match minute, Dynamo Sporting was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yanko Shalamanov to maneuver through the defense. Delcho Tihomirov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yanko Shalamanov's shot from short distance in the 36th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yanko Shalamanov in the 38th minute of play forced Pesnopoj's goalkeeper Delcho Tihomirov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The audience was convinced that Yanko Shalamanov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Delcho Tihomirov was relentless in the 43rd minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in Pesnopoj's zone, Adrian Petrakiev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Delcho Tihomirov came out of the goal and Adrian Petrakiev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lyubcho Kopanov in the 51st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Delcho Tihomirov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Delcho Tihomirov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dragan Randev in the 55th minute of play. Delcho Tihomirov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Yanko Shalamanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. Lyubcho Kopanov's late challenge caught a Pesnopoj's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Lyubcho Kopanov helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Dynamo Sporting getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Lyubcho Kopanov hit a great ball. Delcho Tihomirov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adrian Petrakiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Dynamo Sporting booed when Pesnopoj was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hristofor Múlchanov didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 73rdth minute of the game Yanko Shalamanov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Pesnopoj's Delcho Tihomirov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Delcho Tihomirov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yanko Shalamanov in the 75th minute of play. Hristofor Múlchanov's late challenge caught a Dynamo Sporting's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hristofor Múlchanov helped the player get up and apologised. Delcho Tihomirov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Yanko Shalamanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Miroslav Artúchki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 79th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Miho Balevski having to interfere. 85 minutes into the match, Miroslav Artúchki had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Miho Balevski. Dynamo Sporting's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Miroslav Artúchki was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. The supporters of Pesnopoj booed when Dynamo Sporting was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adrian Petrakiev didn't get a good kick on the ball. 92 minutes into the match, Pesnopoj's goal looked a bit too open when Adrian Petrakiev came free, but Delcho Tihomirov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Delcho Tihomirov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lyubcho Kopanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chants of Pesnopoj echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as Dynamo Sporting had held the ball for most of the match.