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Match Report
Novachevo
Spectators: 6752 (Terracing: 5000,
Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Arnulfo Xabel made the kick off which started today's match. Delcho Tzambov didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Arnulfo Xabel went, in the 3rd minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. When Bocho Doganov fell near the penalty area in the 10th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Novachevo's protests and gave Bocho Doganov a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Novachevo's Bocho Doganov got a free kick in the 10th minute. Arnulfo Xabel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Arnulfo Xabel's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Delcho Tzambov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 24th minute of play. Delcho Tzambov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arnulfo Xabel, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. 28 minutes into the game, FC Mechkovo's Arnulfo Xabel nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Delcho Tzambov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Zhivko Gramchev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The FC Mechkovo fans' excitement grew in the 39th match minute when FC Mechkovo's Arnulfo Xabel looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Novachevo's Zhivko Gramchev in the 43rd minute got a chance for a shot 43rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Mechkovo's goalie prevented a goal. The Novachevo players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. FC Mechkovo were winning 1-3.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Zhivko Gramchev to make the kick off. In the 55th match minute, FC Mechkovo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Arnulfo Xabel to maneuver through the defense. When Arnulfo Xabel came up free with the goalie in the 67th minute, the FC Mechkovo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Arnulfo Xabel couldn't finish the play. 69 minutes into the game, Arnulfo Xabel cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Delcho Tzambov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 72nd minute, Vitko Konetzovski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Trendafil Doynov scored 2-5 in the 74th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Arcan Çağnur, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Zanko Paliyski kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. Arnulfo Xabel in the 78thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Delcho Tzambov, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Arcan Çağnur made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Trendafil Doynov in the 81st minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in FC Mechkovo's zone, Zhivko Gramchev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Arcan Çağnur came out of the goal and Zhivko Gramchev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Arnulfo Xabel came up free with the goalie in the 84th minute, the FC Mechkovo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Arnulfo Xabel couldn't finish the play. Delcho Tzambov made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Stanoy Mankov sent off a good shot on target. After having played for 91 minutes, Zhivko Gramchev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Novachevo's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zhivko Gramchev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Delcho Tzambov made a fantastic save in the 94th minute, when Arnulfo Xabel sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of FC Mechkovo booed when Novachevo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bocho Doganov didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Arnulfo Xabel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.
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