League

Gashtevtsu
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) CSKA Kasumchevo's Doncho Púkov 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. The supporters of Gashtevtsu booed when CSKA Kasumchevo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 2 match minutes in a wonderful position. Momchil Noshtev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tenyo Pústrakov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to CSKA Kasumchevo getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Momchil Noshtev hit a great ball. Gashtevtsu's Ilcho Baburov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Radul Sapundzhiev in the 10th minute of play. Ilcho Baburov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doncho Púkov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Tenyo Pústrakov in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ognyan Chenkov saved CSKA Kasumchevo from getting behind. Ilcho Baburov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doncho Púkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 14th minute. Ilcho Baburov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doncho Púkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Gashtevtsu's Ilcho Baburov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Doncho Púkov in the 17th minute of play. 19 minutes into the game, Tenyo Pústrakov recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ognyan Chenkov. Tenyo Pústrakov showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 23rd minute of the match Gashtevtsu got a corner. CSKA Kasumchevo's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Rashko Teofanov ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner ended in Gerasim Púpkov almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but CSKA Kasumchevo's Ognyan Chenkov did a great save. Ilcho Baburov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radul Sapundzhiev, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. A collision led to Gashtevtsu getting a freekick after 28 minutes play. Velislav Shandarov hit a great ball. Ilcho Baburov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doncho Púkov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 31st minute, CSKA Kasumchevo's Diyan Pindev seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Diyan Pindev the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of CSKA Kasumchevo protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Diyan Pindev had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. Diyan Pindev kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Rashko Teofanov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Ilcho Baburov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Radul Sapundzhiev, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. If Anani Dinchev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 43 minutes into the game, Tenyo Pústrakov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Ognyan Chenkov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

Yonko Dereliev scored 3-0 in the 51st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ognyan Chenkov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Ognyan Chenkov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Tenyo Pústrakov's shot from short distance in the 54th minute. CSKA Kasumchevo's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Avgustin Zhalov in the 57th minute. CSKA Kasumchevo's Avgustin Zhalov was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Ilcho Baburov in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Ognyan Chenkov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tenyo Pústrakov, who was totally free with the ball in the 64th minute. Ognyan Chenkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gerasim Púpkov in the 65th minute of the match. After 67 played minutes CSKA Kasumchevo got a freekick which was hit by Gabriel Zagarov. In the 69th minute, Tenyo Pústrakov 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. Radul Sapundzhiev came free with the goalkeeper in the 71st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ilcho Baburov could save by the left post. Radul Sapundzhiev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ilcho Baburov having to interfere. After 74 minutes, Stoil Oreshkov mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Gashtevtsu and the CSKA Kasumchevo players grew even worse after the yellow card. Avgustin Zhalov struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Ilcho Baburov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CSKA Kasumchevo. Gashtevtsu's Ilcho Baburov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 77th minute of the match, managed to save Gashtevtsu from getting a goal against them. In the 79th play minute Radul Sapundzhiev came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Ilcho Baburov. 3-1. Tenyo Pústrakov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Ognyan Chenkov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Doncho Púkov during the 86th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Doncho Púkov kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, CSKA Kasumchevo's Momchil Noshtev got a free kick in the 87th minute. If Gerasim Púpkov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When the referee ended the match the Gashtevtsu players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.