League Play-Off

Pastiria Stadion
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Borislav Rankov got the match started through his kick off. Simo Golemanov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lyudmil Chovanski having to interfere. 8 minutes into the game, FC Ljutowzi's Borislav Rankov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Vitomir Vatashki made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. 13 minutes into the match, FC Ljutowzi's goal looked a bit too open when Simo Golemanov came free, but Lyudmil Chovanski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Ljutowzi's Lyudmil Chovanski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 15th minute of the match, managed to save FC Ljutowzi from getting a goal against them. In the 17th minute, Momchil Grashev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Simo Golemanov in the 19th minute of play forced FC Ljutowzi's goalkeeper Lyudmil Chovanski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Vitomir Vatashki took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Borislav Rankov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Borislav Rankov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Borislav Rankov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Vitomir Vatashki tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 34 minutes into the match, FC Ljutowzi's goalkeeper Lyudmil Chovanski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Alek Tzotzorkov. After a rather tough play, Pastiria's Alek Tzotzorkov got a free kick in the 37th minute. After some careless play in the Pastiria defense, Vasil Karadochev kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Vitomir Vatashki. The Pastiria fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Vitomir Vatashki should have stopped the shot.

Borislav Rankov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Pastiria's Simo Golemanov in the 56th minute got a chance for a shot 56th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Ljutowzi's goalie prevented a goal. After 58 played minutes Pastiria got a freekick which was hit by Vergil Saev. In the 63rd minute, Miroslav Baldzhiyski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Simo Golemanov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Simo Golemanov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lyudmil Chovanski having to interfere. Borislav Rankov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Vitomir Vatashki read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 73rd minute of play. Alek Tzotzorkov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lyudmil Chovanski having to interfere. Vasil Karadochev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 84 minutes into the match, Alek Tzotzorkov notched a goal, 1-2, to the right of FC Ljutowzi's Lyudmil Chovanski. Lyudmil Chovanski was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After having played for 88 minutes, Vasil Karadochev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FC Ljutowzi's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vasil Karadochev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Vergil Saev fell near the penalty area in the 89th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Pastiria's protests and gave Vergil Saev a yellow card for diving instead. In the 89th match minute, Pastiria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vergil Saev to maneuver through the defense. Vitomir Vatashki was a little too slow when Borislav Rankov got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 91st minute. The score was now 1-3. In the 96th minute Simo Golemanov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lyudmil Chovanski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Vergil Saev hit a great freekick 97 minutes into the match. Vasil Karadochev's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Vitomir Vatashki firmly grabbed it by the left post. The FC Ljutowzi players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.