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LAZUR ARENA
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd minute, Karamfil Kitov got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Hristofor Nokov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Temelko Pashov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 6th minute of play. Karamfil Kitov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Temelko Pashov having to interfere. Temelko Pashov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hristofor Nokov in the 11th minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's zone, Hristofor Nokov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Temelko Pashov came out of the goal and Hristofor Nokov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zhecho Mitichev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nasko Tomalevski having to interfere. Nasko Tomalevski acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 23rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Boyan Tekeliev. 29 minutes into the game, Severin Kashukeev was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Zuzumani's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS the free kick. After a defensive mix-up in Zuzumani's zone, Zhecho Mitichev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nasko Tomalevski came out of the goal and Zhecho Mitichev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 38 minutes, Zhecho Mitichev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zhecho Mitichev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Nasko Tomalevski made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Vangel Idakiev sent off a good shot on target. 45 minutes into the match, F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's goal looked a bit too open when Hristofor Nokov came free, but Temelko Pashov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hristofor Nokov to make the kick off. A collision led to F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Detelin Dzhorov hit a great ball. 54 minutes into the match, Karamfil Kitov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Temelko Pashov. F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Karamfil Kitov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. When Zuzumani's Hristofor Nokov in the 57th minute got a chance for a shot 57th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's goalie prevented a goal. F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's Vangel Idakiev got a good chance for a goal in the 60th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After having played for 63 minutes, Zhecho Mitichev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zhecho Mitichev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Hristofor Nokov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Zhecho Mitichev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nasko Tomalevski having to interfere. Zhecho Mitichev might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Nasko Tomalevski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Zhecho Mitichev ran back to his position shaking his head. After a rather tough play, F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS's Vasil Pústrakov got a free kick in the 74th minute. After some careless play in the F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS defense, Karamfil Kitov kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Temelko Pashov. The F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Temelko Pashov should have stopped the shot. After 78 played minutes F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS got a freekick which was hit by Vihar Vladev. Through an outstanding action, after 79 minutes, Temelko Pashov successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 82 minutes into the game, Karamfil Kitov lined in a short shot 0-3 behind a frustrated Temelko Pashov. Vangel Idakiev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 89th minute. Nasko Tomalevski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Vangel Idakiev struck a weak shot in the 92nd minute. Nasko Tomalevski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS. When the match clock showed 94 minutes, the score became 1-3 when Zhecho Mitichev sped through Zuzumani's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Nasko Tomalevski. The F.C NEFTOHIMIC BS manager could be seen shouting at his players as they walked down the tunnel after the match. He was clearly angry that they had squandered their superior possession, allowing Zuzumani to win.