League Play-Off

Rusenovtsu Stadion
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) CSKA Kurshalevo's Albert Milenov 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. A collision led to Rusenovtsu getting a freekick after 7 minutes play. Galin Lukov hit a great ball. Albert Milenov scored 0-1 in the 8th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Yanko Negentzov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 14th minute, Panayot Kerkov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The CSKA Kurshalevo fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Albert Milenov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sokol Kúrshev made a fantastic save in the 22nd minute, when Stoil Sarov sent off a good shot on target. If Panayot Kerkov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Albert Milenov in the 30th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yanko Negentzov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Vencho Tzotzorkov kicked well hit freekick during the 33rd minute of the match. 38 minutes into the match, Rusenovtsu's goal looked a bit too open when Albert Milenov came free, but Yanko Negentzov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Yoan Alandzhiyski fell near the penalty area in the 38th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Rusenovtsu's protests and gave Yoan Alandzhiyski a yellow card for diving instead. Yoan Alandzhiyski kicked well hit freekick during the 38th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Albert Milenov in the 40th minute of play forced Rusenovtsu's goalkeeper Yanko Negentzov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Stoyko Tzolov charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Stoyko Tzolov the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Stoyko Tzolov kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Panayot Yolov made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in Rusenovtsu's zone, Panayot Kerkov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yanko Negentzov came out of the goal and Panayot Kerkov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The supporters of Rusenovtsu booed when CSKA Kurshalevo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 60 match minutes in a wonderful position. Boncho Mitzev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Panayot Yolov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 61st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sokol Kúrshev having to interfere. In the 63rd match minute, CSKA Kurshalevo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vencho Tzotzorkov to maneuver through the defense. Rusenovtsu's Malin Ralchev couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 64th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for CSKA Kurshalevo. In the 67thth minute of the game Albert Milenov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Rusenovtsu's Yanko Negentzov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Vencho Tzotzorkov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Sokol Kúrshev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stoil Sarov, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. In the 80th minute, Panayot Yolov 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. In the 83rd minute, Panayot Kerkov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Yanko Negentzov was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-4. Albert Milenov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 86th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of CSKA Kurshalevo booed when Rusenovtsu was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Galin Lukov didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Albert Milenov in the 89th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Yanko Negentzov saved Rusenovtsu from getting behind. In the 90th minute, Samuil Manikatov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Panayot Yolov took the ball and in the 93 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sokol Kúrshev. Sokol Kúrshev dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. The Rusenovtsu supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching CSKA Kurshalevo's performance. The match ended with a win for CSKA Kurshalevo.