League

Lauton Park
Spectators: 8457 (Terracing: 6344, Seating: 1944, VIP seats: 169) Loko Plovdiv's attentive Genadi Ahmakov managed to snatch the ball when Tzocho Terziyanov made a throw-in in the 7th minute of the game. Vladimir Tomanov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evtim Papazov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Nacho Barbutski was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 13th minute. Loko Plovdiv's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. 15 minutes into the match, Nacho Barbutski dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Lazar Stanoev, 2-0. In the 19th minute, Kalin Mitrushev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Evtim Papazov in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vladimir Tomanov saved Loko Plovdiv from getting behind. Nacho Barbutski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lazar Stanoev having to interfere. After 25 played minutes Nacho Barbutski rounded Tigers of Bistritsa's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-0. Vencho Zlatarev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Atanas Klochkov kicked well hit freekick during the 30th minute of the match. 34 minutes into the game, Nacho Barbutski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Lazar Stanoev. Nacho Barbutski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 4-0. After some fancy dribbling in the 37th minute, Nacho Barbutski managed to get in a good position for a shot. Loko Plovdiv's supporters rose to their feet, but Nacho Barbutski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lazar Stanoev breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 40 minutes of play, Loko Plovdiv's Nacho Barbutski made it 5-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Lazar Stanoev was left in no man's land by his defense there! The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 5-0.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Nacho Barbutski stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Nacho Barbutski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lazar Stanoev having to interfere. Tigers of Bistritsa's Evtim Papazov got a good chance for a goal in the 55th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Loko Plovdiv's Dencho Yashev was substituted for Genadi Ahmakov. 63 minutes into the match, Tigers of Bistritsa's goal looked a bit too open when Ilcho Argirov came free, but Lazar Stanoev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Nacho Barbutski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lazar Stanoev having to interfere. After some careless play in the Tigers of Bistritsa defense, Nacho Barbutski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Lazar Stanoev. The Tigers of Bistritsa fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Lazar Stanoev should have stopped the shot. Loko Plovdiv's Kalin Mitrushev quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Tzocho Terziyanov, made in the 70th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nacho Barbutski in the 71st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lazar Stanoev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The Loko Plovdiv fans' excitement grew in the 75th match minute when Loko Plovdiv's Nacho Barbutski looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 7-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. After some careless play in the Tigers of Bistritsa defense, Nacho Barbutski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Lazar Stanoev. The Tigers of Bistritsa fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Lazar Stanoev should have stopped the shot. If Nacho Barbutski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Vladimir Tomanov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Evtim Papazov's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. If Nacho Barbutski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. In the 88th minute Nacho Barbutski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Lazar Stanoev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 91st minute the ball was on its way in behind Tigers of Bistritsa's goalkeeper Lazar Stanoev, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Nacho Barbutski blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lazar Stanoev having to make a save. 95 minutes into the match, Loko Plovdiv's Ilcho Argirov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lazar Stanoev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Tigers of Bistritsa's Valko Kechedzhiev got a free kick in the 96th minute. In the 97th match minute, Tigers of Bistritsa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Atanas Klochkov to maneuver through the defense. There was no doubt that Loko Plovdiv were the better team. Loko Plovdiv's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.