League

Prossenik
Spectators: 6730 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1730, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Lyubomir Zinoviev took the kick off in the first half of the match. 4 minutes into the match, FC Prossenik's goal looked a bit too open when Svetoslav Nikitov came free, but Lyuboslav Shukadarov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Velcho Koshnicharov made an important save on a dangerous shot by Boycho Dryankov in the 10th minute. 11 minutes into the game, one of FC Stryama:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave FC Prossenik a penalty, 12 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Andrey Itzov, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of FC Stryama's Velcho Koshnicharov. 1-0. Zheko Popovski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Velcho Koshnicharov having to interfere. Velcho Koshnicharov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Vute Mechkuev's shot from short distance in the 19th minute. Lyubomir Zinoviev was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 25th minute. FC Prossenik's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Boycho Dryankov was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 26th minute. FC Prossenik's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. When FC Prossenik's Lyubomir Zinoviev in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Stryama's goalie prevented a goal. Velcho Koshnicharov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lyubomir Zinoviev, who was totally free with the ball in the 35th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Stiliyan Mehandzhiyski during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Stiliyan Mehandzhiyski kicked well hit freekick during the 36th minute of the match. Lyuboslav Shukadarov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Svetoslav Nikitov in the 39th minute of the match. 41 minutes into the match, FC Stryama's goal looked a bit too open when Lyubomir Zinoviev came free, but Velcho Koshnicharov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to FC Stryama getting a freekick after 42 minutes play. Doncho Krantov hit a great ball. 43 minutes into the match, FC Stryama's goalkeeper Velcho Koshnicharov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Boycho Dryankov. Svetoslav Nikitov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 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 1-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Toshko Hadzhiangelov to strike the kick off in the second half. Velcho Koshnicharov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Lyubomir Zinoviev, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Svetoslav Nikitov managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Stryama's supporters rose to their feet, but Svetoslav Nikitov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lyuboslav Shukadarov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Boycho Dryankov struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Velcho Koshnicharov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Prossenik. After a rather tough play, FC Stryama's Doncho Krantov got a free kick in the 65th minute. Bozhil Mandadzhiev took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 73rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Lyuboslav Shukadarov. FC Prossenik's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. If Lyubomir Zinoviev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 75th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 77th match minute, FC Prossenik was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vute Mechkuev to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Vute Mechkuev in the 83rd minute of play forced FC Stryama's goalkeeper Velcho Koshnicharov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Boycho Dryankov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lyubomir Zinoviev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Velcho Koshnicharov having to interfere. In the 88th minute, Lyubomir Zinoviev left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC Prossenik fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. Svetoslav Nikitov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 92nd minute of the match, but Lyuboslav Shukadarov made a huge save.