Gigante A
Spectators: 7730 (Terracing: 5799,
Seating: 1777, VIP seats: 154) VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Eloi Ocomardia 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. With a little luck, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov got control of the ball when Hristo Stoichkov tried to sneak it across the goal line. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 5th minute of the match, managed to save VN SOKOLI-VARNA from getting a goal against them. Simon Martxelin showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rostislav Sitarski, who was totally free with the ball in the 6th minute. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to save VN SOKOLI-VARNA from getting a goal against them. Rostislav Sitarski took the ball and in the 11 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Simon Martxelin. Simon Martxelin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. 13 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Igor Bolyukov came free, but Simon Martxelin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tzvetoslav Vúlchov took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Simon Martxelin. Simon Martxelin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. After 22 played minutes Ripa FC got a freekick which was hit by Rogelio Confesor. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Eloi Ocomardia got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Haralampi Kúrkelanov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rogelio Confesor in the 25th minute of play. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's defense didn't have a chance, in the 30th minute, when Nemesio Gutierrez scored to the left of an out of position Haralampi Kúrkelanov, making the score, 2-2. Simon Martxelin made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Eloi Ocomardia in the 33rd minute of play. Nemesio Gutierrez kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. In the 35th match minute, VN SOKOLI-VARNA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Neno Vladimirov to maneuver through the defense. With a little luck, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov got control of the ball when Hristo Stoichkov tried to sneak it across the goal line. The supporters of Ripa FC booed when VN SOKOLI-VARNA was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tzvetoslav Vúlchov didn't get a good kick on the ball. 41 minutes into the match, Ripa FC's goal looked a bit too open when Tzvetoslav Vúlchov came free, but Simon Martxelin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Rogelio Confesor received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Haralampi Kúrkelanov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Tzvetoslav Vúlchov in the 44th minute of play forced Ripa FC's goalkeeper Simon Martxelin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 48 minutes into the match, Zhelyazko Davidov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Simon Martxelin. Ripa FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Zhelyazko Davidov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rogelio Confesor was the one to do the kick off. Simon Martxelin made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Tzvetoslav Vúlchov sent off a good shot on target. Zhelyazko Davidov hit a great freekick 59 minutes into the match. In the 61st minute Igor Bolyukov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Simon Martxelin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 62 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Tzvetoslav Vúlchov. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fabio Guerrero in the 63rd minute of the match. Hristo Stoichkov's late challenge caught a VN SOKOLI-VARNA's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hristo Stoichkov helped the player get up and apologised. Hristo Stoichkov hit a great freekick 68 minutes into the match. 71 minutes into the game, Ripa FC's Fabio Guerrero nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Haralampi Kúrkelanov made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 3-3. After 74 played minutes Ripa FC got a freekick which was hit by Nemesio Gutierrez. Haralampi Kúrkelanov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hristo Stoichkov in the 76th minute of play. Eloi Ocomardia hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. In the 82nd minute, Tzvetoslav Vúlchov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Simon Martxelin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tzvetoslav Vúlchov in the 84th minute of the match. In the 85th minute, Tzvetoslav Vúlchov made a precise shot to the right of Simon Martxelin. Ripa FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-4. Simon Martxelin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Igor Bolyukov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Tzvetoslav Vúlchov got his second yellow card of the match in the 90th minute. The referee ordered Tzvetoslav Vúlchov off the ground. In the 91st minute, Tzvetoslav Vúlchov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fabio Guerrero in the 92nd minute of play. Simon Martxelin took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Eloi Ocomardia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 95th minute, Eloi Ocomardia made a precise shot to the right of Simon Martxelin. Ripa FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-5. The VN SOKOLI-VARNA supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing VN SOKOLI-VARNA would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.
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