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South Park Arena
Spectators: 7568 (Terracing: 5677, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 151) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Stancho Chalúmov kicked off to start the match. In the 3rd match minute, FC SOFIA NOBLES was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evlogi Borgov to maneuver through the defense. Vasko Stanulov took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 4th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Stoil Karageorgiev. FC SOFIA NOBLES's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 6 played minutes FC SOFIA NOBLES got a freekick which was hit by Nasko Fachikov. The supporters of Merseyside FC booed when FC SOFIA NOBLES was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 10 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hristofor Belorechki didn't get a good kick on the ball. The Merseyside FC fans' excitement grew in the 11th match minute when Merseyside FC's Anani Maev 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. With an all-out effort, FC SOFIA NOBLES's Radul Alekov threw himself towards the right post 14 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Hristofor Belorechki, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Stoil Karageorgiev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Stancho Chalúmov in the 24th minute of play. In the 25th minute, Stancho Chalúmov got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When the match had gone on for 26 minutes, Anani Maev put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Stoil Karageorgiev. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anani Maev in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stoil Karageorgiev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Stancho Chalúmov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 33 played minutes, Merseyside FC's Vasko Stanulov shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Stoil Karageorgiev 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 Merseyside FC reached it. FC SOFIA NOBLES's Stoil Karageorgiev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stancho Chalúmov in the 36th minute of play. Stoil Karageorgiev didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Stancho Chalúmov went, in the 38th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-4 was the resulting score. Stancho Chalúmov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 43rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. FC SOFIA NOBLES's Stoil Karageorgiev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Stancho Chalúmov in the 45th minute of play. When Merseyside FC's Anani Maev in the 46th minute got a chance for a shot 46th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC SOFIA NOBLES's goalie prevented a goal. Stoil Karageorgiev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anani Maev in the 47th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Evlogi Borgov to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Hristofor Belorechki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anani Maev in the 59th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Stoil Karageorgiev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 60 minutes into the match, FC SOFIA NOBLES's goal looked a bit too open when Stancho Chalúmov came free, but Stoil Karageorgiev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stoil Karageorgiev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Stancho Chalúmov in the 61st minute of the match. In the 63rd minute, Merseyside FC's Stancho Chalúmov dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-5. Stancho Chalúmov received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Stoil Karageorgiev came out and tried to block the shot, but Stancho Chalúmov slotted it home off the left post making it 0-6 in the 67th minute. Anani Maev in the 71stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Stoil Karageorgiev, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. FC SOFIA NOBLES's defense didn't have a chance, in the 76th minute, when Stancho Chalúmov scored to the left of an out of position Stoil Karageorgiev, making the score, 0-7. The FC SOFIA NOBLES fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. Merseyside FC were clearly better and deserved to take the win.