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Gerdzhikska
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Teodor Siryanov kicked off to start the match. Teodor Siryanov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Momchil Shabanski having to interfere. Omurtag Dzhunov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mihail Kertev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Teodor Siryanov in the 6th minute of play forced ФК АРДА's goalkeeper Momchil Shabanski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 8th minute, Teodor Siryanov managed to get in a good position for a shot. CSKA Gerdzhikska's supporters rose to their feet, but Teodor Siryanov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Momchil Shabanski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind CSKA Gerdzhikska's goalkeeper Omurtag Dzhunov, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Apostol Radlov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 13th minute. Momchil Shabanski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bogdan Kavlakov's late challenge caught a ФК АРДА's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bogdan Kavlakov helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to CSKA Gerdzhikska getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Bogdan Kavlakov hit a great ball. Momchil Shabanski showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Teodor Siryanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. The attack was good, but when Mihail Kertev in the 23rd minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. Momchil Shabanski had great luck who in the 26thth minute grab hold of the ball when Teodor Siryanov from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Apostol Radlov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Momchil Shabanski having to interfere. Teodor Siryanov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Momchil Shabanski having to interfere. Teodor Siryanov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 37th minute. Momchil Shabanski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee gave CSKA Gerdzhikska a penalty, 40 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Slavcho Manahilov, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of ФК АРДА's Momchil Shabanski. 2-0. Teodor Siryanov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Momchil Shabanski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 48th minute, Teofan Kechedzhiev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 48 minutes into the match, CSKA Gerdzhikska's Slavcho Manahilov broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Af the end of the first half the score was 2-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mihail Kertev to strike the kick off in the second half. Apostol Radlov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 54th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Apostol Radlov might have been able to make a better finish in the 59th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Momchil Shabanski. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Apostol Radlov ran back to his position shaking his head. Teodor Siryanov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Momchil Shabanski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Teodor Siryanov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Momchil Shabanski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 67 played minutes ФК АРДА got a freekick which was hit by Teofan Kechedzhiev. When Teodor Siryanov came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the CSKA Gerdzhikska 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 Teodor Siryanov couldn't finish the play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Apostol Radlov in the 69th minute of play forced ФК АРДА's goalkeeper Momchil Shabanski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 71 minutes into the game, CSKA Gerdzhikska's Apostol Radlov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Momchil Shabanski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 75th minute, Teodor Siryanov managed to get in a good position for a shot. CSKA Gerdzhikska's supporters rose to their feet, but Teodor Siryanov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Momchil Shabanski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Teodor Siryanov in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Momchil Shabanski saved ФК АРДА from getting behind. Momchil Shabanski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodor Siryanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 80 minutes into the match, ФК АРДА's goal looked a bit too open when Teodor Siryanov came free, but Momchil Shabanski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Apostol Radlov came up free with the goalie in the 82nd minute, the CSKA Gerdzhikska 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 Apostol Radlov couldn't finish the play. The supporters of CSKA Gerdzhikska booed when ФК АРДА was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 83 match minutes in a wonderful position. Teofan Kechedzhiev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Momchil Shabanski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Teodor Siryanov in the 87th minute of play. ФК АРДА's Momchil Shabanski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Teodor Siryanov in the 91st minute of play. Momchil Shabanski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Teodor Siryanov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. CSKA Gerdzhikska had played much better football throughout.