League

Rakilovtsi
Spectators: 7485 (Terracing: 5685, Seating: 1700, VIP seats: 100) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Nasko Futekov kicked off to start the match. Sokol Kosanov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Viktor Karaivanov in the 12th minute of play. Sokol Kosanov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Toma Fakirov in the 13th minute of play. Sokol Kosanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Milko Zarichinov in the 15th minute of the match. Asen Ninkov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 17th minute. Zanko Lyondev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nasko Futekov in the 19th minute of play forced CHAMPION RUSE's goalkeeper Sokol Kosanov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. CHAMPION RUSE's Hristofor Ruski got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 24 minutes into the game, Hristofor Ruski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. CHAMPION RUSE's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave CSKA Gurdevtsi the free kick. In the 27th minute Nasko Futekov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sokol Kosanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 35th minute Nasko Futekov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sokol Kosanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 40 played minutes CSKA Gurdevtsi got a freekick which was hit by Kliment Venev. If Radoy Donevski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 44th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Rostislav Mitakev stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Sokol Kosanov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nasko Futekov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Radoy Donevski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Zanko Lyondev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zanko Lyondev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rostislav Mitakev, who was totally free with the ball in the 63rd minute. Dimo Fandúkov's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Sokol Kosanov firmly grabbed it by the left post. Hristofor Ruski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 81st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Asen Ninkov struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Zanko Lyondev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CHAMPION RUSE. 86 minutes into the game, Nasko Futekov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sokol Kosanov. Nasko Futekov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-1. 92 minutes into the game, Nasko Futekov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sokol Kosanov. Nasko Futekov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. An unexpectedly hard shot by Asen Ninkov in the 96th minute of play forced CSKA Gurdevtsi's goalkeeper Zanko Lyondev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Chants of CSKA Gurdevtsi echoed around the stadium as the match drew to a close. Supporters and players were both delighted with the win, as CHAMPION RUSE had held the ball for most of the match.