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Торпедо Арена
Spectators: 8490 (Terracing: 6368, Seating: 1953, VIP seats: 169) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Andrei Rareș started the match with the kick off. Jonathan Åsen kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. 10 minutes into the game, Lulcho Tendzhov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Торпедо Млекарево's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC blue lions the free kick. Dobromir Hadzhimitov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vihar Kalaykov, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. In the 15th minute, Yancho Bubov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 15 played minutes, FC blue lions's Vasko Stanilov shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Dobromir Hadzhimitov came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FC blue lions reached it. After 17 played minutes Торпедо Млекарево got a freekick which was hit by Lulcho Tendzhov. 19 minutes into the match, Торпедо Млекарево's goal looked a bit too open when Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos came free, but Dobromir Hadzhimitov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dobromir Hadzhimitov having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dobromir Hadzhimitov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Dobromir Hadzhimitov having to make a save. 31 minutes into the match, FC blue lions's goalkeeper Nikos Giotos had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Boyan Bubov. Dobromir Hadzhimitov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos in the 36th minute of play. Dobromir Hadzhimitov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 43 played minutes Торпедо Млекарево got a freekick which was hit by Lulcho Tendzhov. After a rather tough play, FC blue lions's Ali Cengiz Hasankeyf got a free kick in the 46th minute.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos was the one to do the kick off. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos might have been able to make a better finish in the 53rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dobromir Hadzhimitov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 54th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC blue lions's goalkeeper Nikos Giotos, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Dobromir Hadzhimitov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vihar Kalaykov in the 55th minute of play. 58 minutes into the match, Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Dobromir Hadzhimitov, 0-2. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of FC blue lions booed when Торпедо Млекарево was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 69 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lulcho Tendzhov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 72 minutes into the match, Торпедо Млекарево's goal looked a bit too open when Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos came free, but Dobromir Hadzhimitov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC blue lions's Nikos Giotos played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Leszek Pisz in the 74th minute of play. Yancho Bubov kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Торпедо Млекарево's Metodi Stamov was substituted for Andrei Rareș. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 80th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Dobromir Hadzhimitov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 91st minute of the match, Paraskevas Papadimitropoulos got a very nice opportunity to score, but Dobromir Hadzhimitov was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Dobromir Hadzhimitov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vihar Kalaykov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. FC blue lions had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.