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NSport ARENA
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) AFC NSport United's Manol Nikov started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Dobromir Matakiev was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 4 minutes into the match. The goalkeeper, Yoto Katzkov, was totally fooled by AFC NSport United's Zhelyo Penov, who 6 minutes into the game made a penalty shot that went in on the goalkeeper's left side. Naum Minchev kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, AFC NSport United's Ivaylo Chimev got a free kick in the 13th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dochko Gaganelov in the 19th minute of play forced AFC NSport United's goalkeeper Yoto Katzkov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yoto Katzkov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manol Nikov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 22nd minute, Branimir Predoev 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. Yoto Katzkov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Manol Nikov in the 25th minute of play. In the 28th minute of the match, Manol Nikov tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Yoto Katzkov saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Yoto Katzkov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Manol Nikov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Manol Nikov fell near the penalty area in the 33rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored AFC NSport United's protests and gave Manol Nikov a yellow card for diving instead. Manol Nikov kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. Naum Minchev recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Naum Minchev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antim Doykin having to interfere. 40 minutes into the game, AFC NSport United's Ignat Zlatkov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Antim Doykin made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-1. Naum Minchev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antim Doykin having to interfere. The supporters of AFC NSport United booed when AFC NSport United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Branimir Ragin didn't get a good kick on the ball. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Naum Minchev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Antim Doykin having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in AFC NSport United's zone, Naum Minchev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Antim Doykin came out of the goal and Naum Minchev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 63 minutes into the match, Manol Nikov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Yoto Katzkov. AFC NSport United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Manol Nikov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. If Boris Kozarski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 67 minutes, Bayan Kalinchev mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the AFC NSport United and the AFC NSport United players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 67th match minute, AFC NSport United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bayan Kalinchev to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to AFC NSport United getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Ivaylo Chimev hit a great ball. Ignat Zlatkov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 72nd minute. Antim Doykin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Branimir Predoev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. AFC NSport United's Yoto Katzkov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Manol Nikov in the 80th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Manol Nikov in the 81st minute of play forced AFC NSport United's goalkeeper Yoto Katzkov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Yoto Katzkov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dochko Gaganelov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 85 minutes into the match, AFC NSport United's Zhelyo Penov broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. When Naum Minchev came up free with the goalie in the 87th minute, the AFC NSport United 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 Naum Minchev couldn't finish the play. Krasen Kerachev hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dochko Gaganelov in the 96th minute of play forced AFC NSport United's goalkeeper Yoto Katzkov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.