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Stadion Gerena
Spectators: 8147 (Terracing: 6111, Seating: 1874, VIP seats: 162) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Aleko Ogoyski made the kick off which started today's match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Milko Chakmakov got free with Evgeni Noshtev in the 3rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Izydor Gongolewicz stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Aleko Ogoyski's shot from short distance in the 5th minute. In the 6th minute Aleko Ogoyski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Izydor Gongolewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Through an outstanding action, after 9 minutes, Evgeni Noshtev successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aleko Ogoyski in the 10th minute of play forced Levski's goalkeeper Izydor Gongolewicz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 11th minute, Milko Chakmakov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Levski's supporters rose to their feet, but Milko Chakmakov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evgeni Noshtev breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Milko Chakmakov in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Evgeni Noshtev saved ISKAR from getting behind. Evgeni Noshtev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Milko Chakmakov, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Svetozar Rizov got a throw-in 22 minutes in the game and the ball was received by Aleko Ogoyski. 22 minutes into the match, Levski's goal looked a bit too open when Evrosi Manchorov came free, but Izydor Gongolewicz reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Levski's Milko Chakmakov in the 26th minute got a chance for a shot 26th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ISKAR's goalie prevented a goal. When Levski's Milko Chakmakov in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ISKAR's goalie prevented a goal. In the 30th minute, Dragolyub Bidzhov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The ISKAR fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Ventzislav Boshnakov's late challenge caught a ISKAR's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ventzislav Boshnakov helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of ISKAR booed when Levski was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ventzislav Boshnakov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Izydor Gongolewicz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dragolyub Bidzhov, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Aleko Ogoyski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Izydor Gongolewicz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Izydor Gongolewicz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boris Hadzhiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A collision led to Levski getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Detelin Topchev hit a great ball. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 42nd minute of the game. One of Levski:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of ISKAR:s goal. Izydor Gongolewicz had in the 45thth minute some difficulties stopping Raycho Kalenderov's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After some careless play in the Levski defense, Aleko Ogoyski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Izydor Gongolewicz. The Levski fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Izydor Gongolewicz should have stopped the shot. The Levski players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. ISKAR were winning 0-2.

Milko Chakmakov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 53rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Levski's Izydor Gongolewicz proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Levski from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Milko Chakmakov in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Evgeni Noshtev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 62nd minute Dragolyub Bidzhov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Izydor Gongolewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 65th match minute, ISKAR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stoyan Alexiev to maneuver through the defense. After 66 minutes of play, Levski's Milko Chakmakov made it 1-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Evgeni Noshtev was left in no man's land by his defense there! Milko Chakmakov struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Evgeni Noshtev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Levski. Izydor Gongolewicz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aleko Ogoyski, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. In the 85th minute Dragolyub Bidzhov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Izydor Gongolewicz saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Boris Hadzhiev made in the 95th minute of the game a quick throw-in and Evrosi Manchorov immediately put the ball in play.