League

Железни
Spectators: 8467 (Terracing: 6351, Seating: 1947, VIP seats: 169) ISKAR's Aleko Ogoyski 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. In the 3rd minute Dragolyub Bidzhov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nencho Radionov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nencho Radionov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dragolyub Bidzhov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 18 minutes into the match, ISKAR's goal looked a bit too open when Todor Sivov came free, but Evgeni Noshtev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some careless play in the Железничар defense, Aleko Ogoyski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Nencho Radionov. The Железничар fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Nencho Radionov should have stopped the shot. In the 24th minute, Kaimo Hunt made a precise shot to the right of Evgeni Noshtev. ISKAR's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. In the 29th minute Dragolyub Bidzhov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Nencho Radionov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Todor Sivov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Evgeni Noshtev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 31st minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Todor Sivov in the 34th minute of play forced ISKAR's goalkeeper Evgeni Noshtev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Железничар's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Kaloyan Cheriyski in the 35th minute. Nencho Radionov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Dragolyub Bidzhov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 45th minute Kaimo Hunt shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evgeni Noshtev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Todor Sivov made a kick off. Evgeni Noshtev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kaimo Hunt, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led Железничар's Kaloyan Cheriyski to fire away a dangerous shot which Evgeni Noshtev despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Evgeni Noshtev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Todor Sivov in the 57th minute of play. In the 58th minute Железничар were awarded a corner. Kaloyan Cheriyski went to the cornerflag to take it. Kaloyan Cheriyski made a great header on Железничар's corner, it was just that ISKAR's Evgeni Noshtev managed to reach the ball for a save. Todor Sivov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 68th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Evgeni Noshtev having to make a save. Evgeni Noshtev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Todor Sivov, who was totally free with the ball in the 68th minute. In the 68th match minute, ISKAR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Aleko Ogoyski to maneuver through the defense. In the 69th minute Todor Sivov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Evgeni Noshtev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 70th match minute, Железничар was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Todor Sivov to maneuver through the defense. In the 73rd minute, Dragolyub Bidzhov made a precise shot to the right of Nencho Radionov. Железничар's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Through an outstanding action, after 76 minutes, Nencho Radionov successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Kaloyan Cheriyski during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 78 played minutes Железничар got a freekick which was hit by Kaloyan Cheriyski. Aleko Ogoyski hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Aleko Ogoyski kicked a quick shot right in front of the goal in the 85thth minute. Though ot was a great shot Железничар's keeper Nencho Radionov was sill able to block leaving the score board unchanged. 86 minutes into the game, Evrosi Manchorov was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. ISKAR's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Железничар the free kick. In the 86th match minute, ISKAR was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Evrosi Manchorov to maneuver through the defense. When Железничар's Todor Sivov in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye ISKAR's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Todor Sivov in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Evgeni Noshtev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 90 played minutes ISKAR got a freekick which was hit by Spiridon Tatarliev. With his leg Nencho Radionov managed to avoid a goal in the 93rdth minute, when ISKAR's Aleko Ogoyski fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. ISKAR's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.