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Drogan Stadion
Spectators: 7976 (Terracing: 5990, Seating: 1836, VIP seats: 150) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Radoslav Marianov made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Radoslav Marianov in the 2nd minute of play forced Drogan's goalkeeper Simo Tabandzhov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 8th match minute, Drogan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Slavi Mindov to maneuver through the defense. In the 8th minute of the match Nasko Marinkev shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Simo Tabandzhov showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 10th minute, Nasko Marinkev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 12 minutes into the game, VN Stremowo's Nasko Marinkev nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Simo Tabandzhov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nasko Marinkev in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Simo Tabandzhov saved Drogan from getting behind. In the 20th match minute, VN Stremowo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Yosif Yotkov to maneuver through the defense. Nasko Marinkev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Slavi Mindov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Stanislav Parichkov having to interfere. In the 32ndth minute of the game Filcho Tegarkov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Drogan's Simo Tabandzhov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. A collision led to Drogan getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Slavi Mindov hit a great ball. When VN Stremowo's Radoslav Marianov in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Drogan's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Drogan's zone, Nasko Marinkev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Simo Tabandzhov came out of the goal and Nasko Marinkev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 42 minutes, Rangel Nikodimov mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Drogan and the VN Stremowo players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 42nd minute, Rangel Nikodimov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Drogan's Neycho Prashkov got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Neycho Prashkov to make the kick off. After 56 minutes, Slavi Mindov mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Drogan and the VN Stremowo players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of VN Stremowo booed when Drogan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 56 match minutes in a wonderful position. Slavi Mindov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Drogan's Simo Tabandzhov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save Drogan from getting a goal against them. In the 67th minute, VN Stremowo's Nasko Marinkev dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-3. In the 70thth minute of the game Nasko Marinkev who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Drogan's Simo Tabandzhov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a little luck, Drogan's Simo Tabandzhov got control of the ball when Radoslav Marianov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Radoslav Marianov in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Simo Tabandzhov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 79th minute Nasko Marinkev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Simo Tabandzhov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. During the 85th minute of the match Slavi Mindov completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Slavi Mindov a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. VN Stremowo made a substitution. Lyudmil Chemshirov replaced Radoy Bliznakov. In the 88th match minute, Drogan was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Slavi Mindov to maneuver through the defense. VN Stremowo's Nasko Marinkev shoveled away a really nice long shot in the 89th minute of play. The shot was stopped by Simo Tabandzhov but with some difficulty. VN Stremowo's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.