Challenge

Свети Петър
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Venko Petrov started the match with the kick off. Dimitar Vetzov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Isidoro Sarmiento, who was totally free with the ball in the 3rd minute. 5 minutes into the match, Isidoro Sarmiento notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of FC Bansko's Dimitar Vetzov. Dimitar Vetzov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. FC Bansko's Dimitar Vetzov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Tomas Berganza in the 8th minute of play. The supporters of Panama booed when FC Bansko was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Paun Atkov didn't get a good kick on the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Isidoro Sarmiento had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Dimitar Vetzov. FC Bansko's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Isidoro Sarmiento was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. 21 minutes into the match, FC Bansko's goal looked a bit too open when Tomas Berganza came free, but Dimitar Vetzov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Bansko's Dimitar Vetzov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isidoro Sarmiento in the 23rd minute of play. With a little luck, Panama's Marcos Cotilla got control of the ball when Paun Atkov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Tomas Berganza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 40 minutes into the match, Panama's goal looked a bit too open when Venko Petrov came free, but Marcos Cotilla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Panama were leading 0-2. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

After a rather tough play, Panama's Tomas Berganza got a free kick in the 57th minute. Abraham Alguacil could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Dimitar Vetzov made a huge save. The corner led Panama's Abraham Alguacil to fire away a dangerous shot which Dimitar Vetzov despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marcos Cotilla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Venko Petrov in the 66th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Bratan Rogev in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Marcos Cotilla prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 74th minute, Tomas Berganza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. FC Bansko's Nedelcho Gutzov was substituted for Paun Atkov. Tomas Berganza kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Dimitar Vetzov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Isidoro Sarmiento, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 85 minutes, Felipe Ros mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Panama and the FC Bansko players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 85th match minute, Panama was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Felipe Ros to maneuver through the defense. FC Bansko's Venko Petrov got a good chance for a goal in the 86th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Alex Cambeiro hit a great freekick 88 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Bratan Rogev during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Panama booed when FC Bansko was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 89 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bratan Rogev didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Bansko's Bratan Rogev got a free kick in the 90th minute. Miguel Miralles received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Dimitar Vetzov came out and tried to block the shot, but Miguel Miralles slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 92nd minute. Panama's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.