League

Dunav Ruse Arena
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) Encho Trashliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Metodi Temelakiev, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. Radoy Otashliyski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raycho Kalchishkov having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Gencho Tzokev kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Encho Trashliev. That made the score 1-0 in the 12 minute of play. The supporters of Spartak Varna 1918 booed when FC Dunav Ruse was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Spas Ferkov didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th minute Tzeno Burudzhiev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raycho Kalchishkov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Metodi Temelakiev in the 21st minute of play forced Spartak Varna 1918's goalkeeper Encho Trashliev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 23rd minute, Mihail Bankovski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 25th minute Tzeno Burudzhiev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raycho Kalchishkov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Encho Trashliev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Metodi Temelakiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The throw-in from Temelko Gaev in the 31st minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by FC Dunav Ruse's Gencho Tzokev. After a rather tough play, FC Dunav Ruse's Vitomir Zyumbyulev got a free kick in the 35th minute. In the 37th minute, Gencho Tzokev reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Encho Trashliev. The goal made the score 2-0. Metodi Temelakiev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 44 minutes into the match, Spartak Varna 1918's goalkeeper Encho Trashliev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Dobromir Alandzhiyski. Encho Trashliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Metodi Temelakiev, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. Dobromir Alandzhiyski succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 4-0 in the 47th playminute.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Tzeno Burudzhiev stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 57th minute Lilcho Dungarov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Raycho Kalchishkov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Spartak Varna 1918's Encho Trashliev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gencho Tzokev in the 60th minute of play. Vasil Kalpakchiev charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Vasil Kalpakchiev the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 69 minutes of play, FC Dunav Ruse's Metodi Temelakiev made it 6-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Encho Trashliev was left in no man's land by his defense there! The supporters of Spartak Varna 1918 booed when FC Dunav Ruse was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 71 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gencho Tzokev didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 73 played minutes Spartak Varna 1918 got a freekick which was hit by Matey Dichovski. Encho Trashliev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Metodi Temelakiev in the 75th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Metodi Temelakiev managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Dunav Ruse's supporters rose to their feet, but Metodi Temelakiev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Encho Trashliev breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Dobromir Alandzhiyski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 82nd match minute, Spartak Varna 1918 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Venko Shabanov to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Spartak Varna 1918 booed when FC Dunav Ruse was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Gudev didn't get a good kick on the ball. 85 minutes into the match, Spartak Varna 1918's goal looked a bit too open when Dobromir Alandzhiyski came free, but Encho Trashliev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vasil Kalpakchiev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 87th match minute, Spartak Varna 1918 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Venko Shabanov to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of FC Dunav Ruse booed when Spartak Varna 1918 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tzeno Burudzhiev didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th match minute, Spartak Varna 1918 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tzeno Burudzhiev to maneuver through the defense. When Temelko Gaev fell near the penalty area in the 94th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Spartak Varna 1918's protests and gave Temelko Gaev a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Spartak Varna 1918's Temelko Gaev got a free kick in the 94th minute. FC Dunav Ruse walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.