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Apriltsi Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) 6 minutes into the match, Varban Kambanov notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of FC Hemus Troyan's Lazar Handzhiyski. Lazar Handzhiyski was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. MAHALATA's Yasen Veselinov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save MAHALATA from getting a goal against them. Velizar Raynov scored 0-2 in the 16th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Lazar Handzhiyski, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. MAHALATA's Yoakim Dúrvenyashki got a good chance for a goal in the 19th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Velizar Raynov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lazar Handzhiyski having to interfere. Lazar Handzhiyski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yoakim Dúrvenyashki in the 22nd minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Yoakim Dúrvenyashki in the 25th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lazar Handzhiyski saved FC Hemus Troyan from getting behind. In the 26thth minute of the game Yoakim Dúrvenyashki who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Hemus Troyan's Lazar Handzhiyski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 28 minutes, Veliko Súev mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Hemus Troyan and the MAHALATA players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of MAHALATA booed when FC Hemus Troyan was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Veliko Súev didn't get a good kick on the ball. After recieving a nice pass, MAHALATA's Bozhko Yatanski tried to score from far away in the 29th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Yasen Veselinov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mircho Bezhanski in the 31st minute of the match. Yoakim Dúrvenyashki fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lazar Handzhiyski having to interfere. 38 minutes into the match, Yoakim Dúrvenyashki had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lazar Handzhiyski. FC Hemus Troyan's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Yoakim Dúrvenyashki was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. After a defensive mix-up in MAHALATA's zone, Mircho Bezhanski stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yasen Veselinov came out of the goal and Mircho Bezhanski tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 47th minute Yoakim Dúrvenyashki shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lazar Handzhiyski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The FC Hemus Troyan players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. MAHALATA were winning 0-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Mircho Bezhanski was the one to do the kick off. Velizar Raynov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lazar Handzhiyski having to interfere. 55 minutes into the match, FC Hemus Troyan's goal looked a bit too open when Yoakim Dúrvenyashki came free, but Lazar Handzhiyski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. MAHALATA's Yoakim Dúrvenyashki was standing unmarked in front of the goal when he, in the 61st play minute, got the ball and easily drilled it into the goal. Lazar Handzhiyski had great luck who in the 64thth minute grab hold of the ball when Yoakim Dúrvenyashki from a short distance tried to put the ball inside the right post. Yasen Veselinov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gavril Benov, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gavril Benov in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yasen Veselinov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Velizar Raynov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 73rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to FC Hemus Troyan getting a freekick after 77 minutes play. Zhelyo Shuytzov hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yoakim Dúrvenyashki in the 80th minute of play forced FC Hemus Troyan's goalkeeper Lazar Handzhiyski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 80 played minutes FC Hemus Troyan got a freekick which was hit by Zhelyo Shuytzov. 83 minutes into the match, FC Hemus Troyan's goal looked a bit too open when Yoakim Dúrvenyashki came free, but Lazar Handzhiyski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lazar Handzhiyski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yoakim Dúrvenyashki in the 85th minute of play. A hard shot 88 in the game by Velizar Raynov from a close distance when the talented Lazar Handzhiyski managed to make a qualified save. FC Hemus Troyan's players were relieved. When MAHALATA's Yoakim Dúrvenyashki in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Hemus Troyan's goalie prevented a goal. MAHALATA played a much better game than FC Hemus Troyan and deserved their victory. The FC Hemus Troyan players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.