League

Botrov
Spectators: 6218 (Terracing: 4320, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 151) FC Levski Sofiq's Spas Kalúpchiev started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. The audience thought a goal was coming when Radul Boyadzhiev got free with Tomislav Nedelchev in the 4th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Subin Karakushev hit a great freekick 9 minutes into the match. Spas Kalúpchiev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Evstati Mentov having to interfere. 13 minutes into the match, FC Levski Sofiq's goalkeeper Tomislav Nedelchev had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Radul Boyadzhiev. In the 17th minute Stoyo Pironski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomislav Nedelchev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC Levski Sofiq's Spas Kalúpchiev got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Spas Kalúpchiev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Evstati Mentov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 34 played minutes, FC Levski Sofiq's Nasko Chergarski shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Evstati Mentov came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in FC Levski Sofiq reached it. After a rather tough play, Botrov's Radul Boyadzhiev got a free kick in the 34th minute. 37 minutes into the match, Krastyo Teoharov notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Botrov's Evstati Mentov. Evstati Mentov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. An unexpectedly hard shot by Stoyo Pironski in the 45th minute of play forced FC Levski Sofiq's goalkeeper Tomislav Nedelchev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 47th minute the ball was on its way in behind Botrov's goalkeeper Evstati Mentov, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Viden Sarafov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Evstati Mentov having to interfere. Evstati Mentov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Slaveyko Kenarov in the 54th minute of the match. Slavcho Genchev kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Stoyo Pironski in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Tomislav Nedelchev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match had gone on for 59 minutes, Radul Boyadzhiev put it in 1-2 from a short distance just to the right of Tomislav Nedelchev. After some careless play in the Botrov defense, Slaveyko Kenarov kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Evstati Mentov. The Botrov fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Evstati Mentov should have stopped the shot. Spas Kalúpchiev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 69th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Evstati Mentov having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Botrov's zone, Slaveyko Kenarov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evstati Mentov came out of the goal and Slaveyko Kenarov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a defensive mix-up in Botrov's zone, Slaveyko Kenarov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evstati Mentov came out of the goal and Slaveyko Kenarov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 78 minutes into the game, Slaveyko Kenarov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Evstati Mentov. Slaveyko Kenarov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. Viden Sarafov struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Evstati Mentov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Levski Sofiq. Violet Chukanov's late challenge caught a Botrov's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Violet Chukanov helped the player get up and apologised. In the 91st minute, Violet Chukanov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 93 minutes into the match, FC Levski Sofiq's goal looked a bit too open when Stoyo Pironski came free, but Tomislav Nedelchev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Levski Sofiq's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.