U18 League

Stadion Zelg
Spectators: 159 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 36, VIP seats: 3) Zelg FC's Enrico Vogt 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. Vlado Dzhatov 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. The audience was convinced that Doncho Reklyovski's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Feodor Thelen was relentless in the 6th minute of the game. Feodor Thelen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doncho Reklyovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. 11 minutes into the game, Enrico Vogt cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Grisha Rakitski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After 18 played minutes Zelg FC got a freekick which was hit by Yannis Perathoner. Feodor Thelen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doncho Reklyovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Grisha Rakitski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yannis Perathoner in the 26th minute of the match. Yannis Perathoner kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Feodor Thelen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Doncho Reklyovski's shot from short distance in the 32nd minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Boycho Zhilev in the 37th minute of play forced Zelg FC's goalkeeper Feodor Thelen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Doncho Reklyovski in the 38th minute of play forced Zelg FC's goalkeeper Feodor Thelen to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, MANCHESTER UNITED's Rangel Radonov got a free kick in the 40th minute. Enrico Vogt's late challenge caught a MANCHESTER UNITED's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Enrico Vogt helped the player get up and apologised. Enrico Vogt kicked well hit freekick during the 48th minute of the match. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Doncho Reklyovski to make the kick off. Tzeno Berovski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Feodor Thelen having to interfere. Feodor Thelen stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Doncho Reklyovski's shot from short distance in the 57th minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Tzeno Berovski managed to get in a good position for a shot. MANCHESTER UNITED's supporters rose to their feet, but Tzeno Berovski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Feodor Thelen breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Feodor Thelen showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Doncho Reklyovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. 67 minutes into the match, Zelg FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tzeno Berovski came free, but Feodor Thelen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Zelg FC booed when MANCHESTER UNITED was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Trayko Slavinski didn't get a good kick on the ball. 74 minutes into the game, Blagoy Koritarov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. MANCHESTER UNITED's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Zelg FC the free kick. Doncho Reklyovski in the 79thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Feodor Thelen, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Tzeno Berovski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mihail Opúlchenski's late challenge caught a Zelg FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mihail Opúlchenski helped the player get up and apologised. After 86 played minutes MANCHESTER UNITED got a freekick which was hit by Mihail Opúlchenski. Feodor Thelen showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Doncho Reklyovski in the 93rd minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ramon Witzig during the 93rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Zelg FC's Ramon Witzig got a free kick in the 93rd minute. Zapryan Bumbarov hit a great freekick 98 minutes into the match. After having played for 100 minutes, Hercules Brütsch managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zelg FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hercules Brütsch was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.