League Play-Off

Cerkva
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 4th minute, Valko Koserkov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Toni Tzikov was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. After 7 played minutes FC Cerkva got a freekick which was hit by Denislav Vekovski. In the 13th minute Rostislav Balyuchev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Tomislav Kitipov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 19th minute, Bozhidar Banishki hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tomislav Kitipov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rostislav Balyuchev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Valko Koserkov in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Toni Tzikov, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Denislav Vekovski in the 25th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Toni Tzikov prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Denislav Vekovski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vihar Velchev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Tomislav Kitipov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 39 minutes into the game, Anzhelo Badzhov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Khadzhiitye's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Cerkva the free kick. Anzhelo Badzhov hit a great freekick 39 minutes into the match. 42 minutes into the match, FC Cerkva's Denislav Vekovski sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Toni Tzikov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Toni Tzikov made a fantastic save in the 47th minute, when Valko Koserkov sent off a good shot on target. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Denislav Vekovski to make the kick off. Valko Koserkov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Toni Tzikov having to make a save. Rostislav Balyuchev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. FC Cerkva's Valko Koserkov got a good chance for a goal in the 64th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Denislav Vekovski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Toni Tzikov having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Khadzhiitye's Nedelcho Neshev got a free kick in the 67th minute. Vihar Velchev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tomislav Kitipov having to interfere. Valko Koserkov might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Toni Tzikov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Valko Koserkov ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind FC Cerkva's goalkeeper Tomislav Kitipov, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Teodosi Gradinarov during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. When Bozhidar Banishki was, once again, overly rough in his play he received his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. 86 minutes had been played. After 86 played minutes FC Cerkva got a freekick which was hit by Bozhidar Banishki. After a defensive mix-up in Khadzhiitye's zone, Valko Koserkov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Toni Tzikov came out of the goal and Valko Koserkov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After having played for 96 minutes, Vihar Velchev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Khadzhiitye's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vihar Velchev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. FC Cerkva's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.