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Neaplii Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Nano Kyulyumov started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Geno Chuklev managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zagrade's supporters rose to their feet, but Geno Chuklev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pancho Vladislavov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Geno Chuklev in the 11th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Pancho Vladislavov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 13 minutes into the match, Zagrade's Nano Kyulyumov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Pancho Vladislavov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When Zagrade's Ognyan Tikvanov in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye CSKA's goalie prevented a goal. In the 15th minute, Boris Sveshtarov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 17 minutes into the match, Vergil Stiptzarov notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Zagrade's Velyo Stoychevski. Velyo Stoychevski was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 20 played minutes CSKA got a freekick which was hit by Boris Sveshtarov. Pancho Vladislavov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nano Kyulyumov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Velyo Stoychevski was out of position in the 23 minute of play, and Adalbert Gaydardzhiev capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Adalbert Gaydardzhiev really showed his touch with that goal: 2-1. 26 minutes into the game, Boris Sveshtarov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Velyo Stoychevski. Boris Sveshtarov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-1. Velyo Stoychevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Boris Sveshtarov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Nano Kyulyumov in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Pancho Vladislavov saved CSKA from getting behind. Velyo Stoychevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Adalbert Gaydardzhiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Zagrade's Ognyan Tikvanov got a free kick in the 33rd minute. The supporters of Zagrade booed when CSKA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 36 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boris Sveshtarov didn't get a good kick on the ball. CSKA's Pancho Vladislavov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuil Lyutakov in the 37th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in CSKA's zone, Nano Kyulyumov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pancho Vladislavov came out of the goal and Nano Kyulyumov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 39th minute, Nano Kyulyumov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Zagrade fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. After some fancy dribbling in the 44th minute, Nano Kyulyumov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zagrade's supporters rose to their feet, but Nano Kyulyumov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Pancho Vladislavov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-2.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Adalbert Gaydardzhiev to make the kick off. When Vergil Stiptzarov came up free with the goalie in the 51st minute, the CSKA fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Vergil Stiptzarov couldn't finish the play. In the 53rd minute, Adalbert Gaydardzhiev made a precise shot to the right of Velyo Stoychevski. Zagrade's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 4-2. Samuil Lyutakov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 58th minute. Pancho Vladislavov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind CSKA's goalkeeper Pancho Vladislavov, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The goalkeeper, Pancho Vladislavov, was totally fooled by Zagrade's Ognyan Tikvanov, who 68 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Geno Chuklev in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Pancho Vladislavov, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Kuncho Dushkin hit a great freekick 72 minutes into the match. Pancho Vladislavov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Samuil Lyutakov in the 75th minute. 79 minutes in the game, Samuil Lyutakov fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Pancho Vladislavov having to interfere. Nano Kyulyumov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nano Kyulyumov struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Pancho Vladislavov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zagrade. Pancho Vladislavov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ognyan Tikvanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.