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Стадион Априлци
Spectators: 7529 (Terracing: 5600, Seating: 1829, VIP seats: 100) ФК Априлци's Elin Shestakov 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. Elin Shestakov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yakim Tzingilev having to interfere. With a little luck, Alfatlu's Yakim Tzingilev got control of the ball when Elin Shestakov tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Alfatlu's Miroslav Pisarski got a free kick in the 9th minute. Elin Shestakov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 9th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a rather tough play, Alfatlu's Spiro Urmanov got a free kick in the 15th minute. Yakim Tzingilev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elin Shestakov in the 18th minute. In the 20thth minute of the game Elin Shestakov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Alfatlu's Yakim Tzingilev was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 22 minutes, Spiro Urmanov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alfatlu's supporters crossed their fingers, but Spiro Urmanov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Elin Shestakov kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Yakim Tzingilev. That made the score 2-0 in the 25 minute of play. With his leg Yakim Tzingilev managed to avoid a goal in the 28thth minute, when ФК Априлци's Elin Shestakov fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. A collision led to Alfatlu getting a freekick after 31 minutes play. Radomir Mehandzhiev hit a great ball. With a little luck, Alfatlu's Yakim Tzingilev got control of the ball when Elin Shestakov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Pavel Chulev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Slaveyko Karayanev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Elin Shestakov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Yakim Tzingilev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elin Shestakov, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. Yakim Tzingilev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Elin Shestakov in the 43rd minute. With his leg Yakim Tzingilev managed to avoid a goal in the 45thth minute, when ФК Априлци's Elin Shestakov fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

ФК Априлци's Venko Shofelinov suffered a concussion in the 51st minute, after a hard challenge, and had to leave the field. After 52 played minutes Alfatlu got a freekick which was hit by Radomir Mehandzhiev. Dragolyub Tushanov charged in rather forcefully in the 56th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Dragolyub Tushanov the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Dragolyub Tushanov kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. 58 minutes into the match, Elin Shestakov notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Alfatlu's Yakim Tzingilev. Yakim Tzingilev was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Elin Shestakov in the 64th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Yakim Tzingilev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Spiro Urmanov kicked well hit freekick during the 66th minute of the match. ФК Априлци's defense didn't have a chance, in the 69th minute, when Spiro Urmanov scored to the left of an out of position Pavel Chulev, making the score, 3-1. When ФК Априлци's Elin Shestakov in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Alfatlu's goalie prevented a goal. When the match had gone on for 75 minutes, Slaveyko Karayanev took a quick shot and it went in 3-2 without a chance for Pavel Chulev to make any attempt to save it. 79 minutes into the match, ФК Априлци's Elin Shestakov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Yakim Tzingilev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Yakim Tzingilev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Elin Shestakov, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. In the 83rd minute, Dragolyub Tushanov had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Alfatlu's Miroslav Pisarski got his second yellow card of the match in the 83rd minute. The referee ordered Miroslav Pisarski off the ground. After a rather tough play, Alfatlu's Miroslav Pisarski got a free kick in the 85th minute. Yakim Tzingilev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Elin Shestakov in the 87th minute of play. The ФК Априлци fans' excitement grew in the 90th match minute when ФК Априлци's Elin Shestakov 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 4-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Alfatlu's Yakim Tzingilev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Serafim Prúchkov in the 95th minute of play. There was no doubt that ФК Априлци were the better team. ФК Априлци's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.