League Play-Off

Gruevo
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Stayko Abrashkov started the match with the kick off. Vanko Ushagelov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Stayko Abrashkov struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Milko Kopanarov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Gruevo. Tinko Badzhakov hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Vanko Ushagelov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 21st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ivaylo Kyulafliev having to interfere. Milko Kopanarov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Stayko Abrashkov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Peycho Malinchev came up free with the goalie in the 28th minute, the FC Gruevo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Peycho Malinchev couldn't finish the play. In the 30th minute Stayko Abrashkov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Milko Kopanarov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Stanislav Derlipanski kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. Vanko Ushagelov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ivaylo Kyulafliev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 40th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Vanko Ushagelov made a kick off. In the 51st match minute, FC Gruevo was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vanyo Tunev to maneuver through the defense. When Bokhova's Vanko Ushagelov 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 Gruevo's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, FC Gruevo's Tinko Badzhakov got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Ivaylo Kyulafliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vanko Ushagelov, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Vanko Ushagelov in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ivaylo Kyulafliev saved FC Gruevo from getting behind. Ivaylo Kyulafliev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Vanko Ushagelov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Stanislav Derlipanski who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 81stth minute tested the skills of Ivaylo Kyulafliev when he managed to save the team from getting behind. When Peycho Malinchev came up free with the goalie in the 89th minute, the FC Gruevo fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Peycho Malinchev couldn't finish the play. Milko Kopanarov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Stayko Abrashkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. FC Gruevo's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.