League Play-Off

Titscha Stadion
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Rosen Glushkov made the kick off and thus started the match. With a little luck, CSKA Mekisch's Yosif Dyukmedzhiev got control of the ball when Antoan Bankov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Antoan Bankov in the 9thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Yosif Dyukmedzhiev, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 11 minutes into the match, FC Titscha's Rosen Glushkov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Yosif Dyukmedzhiev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After having played for 12 minutes, Gercho Klenov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CSKA Mekisch's supporters crossed their fingers, but Gercho Klenov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 14th minute, Gercho Klenov made a precise shot to the right of Penyo Cheresharski. FC Titscha's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Yosif Dyukmedzhiev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Antoan Bankov in the 27th minute. After having played for 28 minutes, Manol Balabanov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CSKA Mekisch's supporters crossed their fingers, but Manol Balabanov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 31stth minute of the game Gercho Klenov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Titscha's Penyo Cheresharski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When Tencho Isporski fell near the penalty area in the 32nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Titscha's protests and gave Tencho Isporski a yellow card for diving instead. Tencho Isporski kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Gercho Klenov in the 34th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Penyo Cheresharski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Antoan Bankov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 35th minute of the match, but Yosif Dyukmedzhiev made a huge save. 36 minutes into the match, Gercho Klenov notched a goal, 0-3, to the right of FC Titscha's Penyo Cheresharski. Penyo Cheresharski was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Gercho Klenov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Penyo Cheresharski having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Gercho Klenov to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Manol Balabanov 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. FC Titscha's Penyo Cheresharski proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save FC Titscha from getting a goal against them. 67 minutes into the match, FC Titscha's Rosen Glushkov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Yosif Dyukmedzhiev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Manol Balabanov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 76 minutes into the match, FC Titscha's goal looked a bit too open when Gercho Klenov came free, but Penyo Cheresharski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Gercho Klenov in the 77th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Penyo Cheresharski saved FC Titscha from getting behind. 79 minutes into the match, FC Titscha's goalkeeper Penyo Cheresharski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Manol Balabanov. Antoan Bankov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 81st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Manol Balabanov who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 86thth minute tested the skills of Penyo Cheresharski when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 87 played minutes FC Titscha got a freekick which was hit by Lilko Tashev. FC Titscha's Penyo Cheresharski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gercho Klenov in the 88th minute of play. During the 89th minute of the match Tencho Isporski completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Tencho Isporski a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. 95 minutes into the game, CSKA Mekisch's Manol Balabanov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Penyo Cheresharski made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-6.