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Oreschino Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Vanko Kukushev got the match started through his kick off. Nasko Tomalevski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Temelko Manushev in the 3rd minute. Viktor Gerchev could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 6th minute of the match, but Nasko Tomalevski made a huge save. Nasko Tomalevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bobi Garvalov in the 10th minute of the match. When Zuzumani's Hristofor Nokov in the 17th minute got a chance for a shot 17th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ruschuk's goalie prevented a goal. If Temelko Manushev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 22nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 25th match minute, Zuzumani was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Svetozar Velikin to maneuver through the defense. Temelko Manushev struck a weak shot in the 26th 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 FC Ruschuk. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Vanko Kukushev managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Ruschuk's supporters rose to their feet, but Vanko Kukushev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nasko Tomalevski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Temelko Manushev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Nasko Tomalevski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Vanko Kukushev's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nasko Tomalevski was relentless in the 41st minute of the game. Karamfil Kitov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Vancho Duparinov having to interfere. After having played for 49 minutes, Temelko Manushev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Ruschuk's supporters crossed their fingers, but Temelko Manushev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hristofor Nokov made a kick off. Zuzumani's Karamfil Kitov got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Nasko Tomalevski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Temelko Manushev in the 56th minute of play. 58 minutes into the match, Zuzumani's goal looked a bit too open when Temelko Manushev came free, but Nasko Tomalevski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Severin Kashukeev kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Karamfil Kitov who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 68thth minute tested the skills of Vancho Duparinov when he managed to save the team from getting behind. 69 minutes into the match, Zuzumani's Hristofor Nokov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Vancho Duparinov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Vanko Kukushev in the 77th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nasko Tomalevski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some fancy dribbling in the 79th minute, Hristofor Nokov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Zuzumani's supporters rose to their feet, but Hristofor Nokov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Vancho Duparinov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Temelko Manushev in the 82nd minute of play forced Zuzumani's goalkeeper Nasko Tomalevski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Zuzumani's Hristofor Nokov got a good chance for a goal in the 83rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When FC Ruschuk's Temelko Manushev in the 87th minute got a chance for a shot 87th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Zuzumani's goalie prevented a goal. Zuzumani's Nasko Tomalevski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Vanko Kukushev in the 96th minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Zuzumani had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.