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Zhelyazko Branev
Spectators: 7679 (Terracing: 5760, Seating: 1766, VIP seats: 153) Krasimir Balakov made the kick off and thus started the match. VN Stremowo's Ivan Goranov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Babakişi Cambuquira in the 4th minute of play. Ivan Goranov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Marko Stoyov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ilko Dundov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 9th minute. Ivan Goranov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 11th minute, URODITE's Bozhidar Ninev seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Bozhidar Ninev the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of URODITE protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Bozhidar Ninev had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Joel Machado didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Stefan Godinov went, in the 12th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-0 was the resulting score. After a rather tough play, URODITE's Babakişi Cambuquira got a free kick in the 15th minute. Joel Machado showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Krasimir Balakov in the 18th minute of the match. Denislav Kanin fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Joel Machado having to interfere. Babakişi Cambuquira struck a weak shot in the 24th minute. Ivan Goranov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for URODITE. After 25 played minutes VN Stremowo got a freekick which was hit by Stefan Godinov. Ilko Dundov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ivan Goranov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. URODITE's Joel Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Krasimir Balakov in the 38th minute of play. Georgi Asparuhov kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. 43 minutes into the match, VN Stremowo's goal looked a bit too open when Ilko Dundov came free, but Ivan Goranov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Todor Taslakov scored 1-2 in the 45th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ivan Goranov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ilko Dundov made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Krasimir Balakov in the 51st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Joel Machado saved URODITE from getting behind. Joel Machado showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Krasimir Balakov, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. 54 minutes into the match, URODITE's goal looked a bit too open when Haralampi Domovchiyski came free, but Joel Machado reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 57th match minute, URODITE was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kasisnu Kasal to maneuver through the defense. In the 58th minute of the match Stefan Godinov shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Joel Machado showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. With a little luck, VN Stremowo's Ivan Goranov got control of the ball when Ilko Dundov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Valkan Dashin scored 1-3 in the 68th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ivan Goranov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Joel Machado made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Krasimir Balakov in the 71st minute of play. 73 minutes into the game, Haralampi Domovchiyski was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. VN Stremowo's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave URODITE the free kick. Ivan Goranov didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ilko Dundov went, in the 81st minute, to the upper right corner, 1-4 was the resulting score. URODITE's Joel Machado played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Krasimir Balakov in the 93rd minute of play. URODITE's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.