League

Zhergovets Stadion
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Strahil Barokov got the match started through his kick off. Samuil Lyutakov struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Naum Kontev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zagrade. Naum Kontev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nano Kyulyumov in the 17th minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Subin Bratovanov in the 19th minute of play forced Zagrade's goalkeeper Velyo Stoychevski to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 20 minutes, Geno Chuklev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zagrade's supporters crossed their fingers, but Geno Chuklev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 22 minutes into the match, Zagrade's goalkeeper Velyo Stoychevski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Roman Karapchanski. After 27 minutes, Roman Karapchanski mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Malkite Kristalcheta and the Zagrade players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 27th minute, Roman Karapchanski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 29 minutes into the match, Geno Chuklev notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Malkite Kristalcheta's Naum Kontev. Naum Kontev was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After 31 minutes, Geno Chuklev mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Zagrade and the Malkite Kristalcheta players grew even worse after the yellow card. Roman Karapchanski's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Velyo Stoychevski firmly grabbed it by the left post. Velyo Stoychevski was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Strahil Barokov showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-1 in the 38 minute of play. Naum Kontev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Nano Kyulyumov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Nano Kyulyumov was the one to do the kick off. After some careless play in the Zagrade defense, Strahil Barokov kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Velyo Stoychevski. The Zagrade fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Velyo Stoychevski should have stopped the shot. After having played for 57 minutes, Samuil Lyutakov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Zagrade's supporters crossed their fingers, but Samuil Lyutakov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 60 minutes into the match, Samuil Lyutakov notched a goal, 2-2, to the right of Malkite Kristalcheta's Naum Kontev. Naum Kontev was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. A hard shot 70 in the game by Samuil Lyutakov from a close distance when the talented Naum Kontev managed to make a qualified save. Malkite Kristalcheta's players were relieved. Samuil Lyutakov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 71st minute. Naum Kontev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Geno Chuklev got free with Naum Kontev in the 73rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ognyan Tikvanov struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Naum Kontev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Zagrade. Nano Kyulyumov received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Naum Kontev came out and tried to block the shot, but Nano Kyulyumov slotted it home off the left post making it 2-3 in the 79th minute. Velyo Stoychevski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Strahil Barokov in the 81st minute of the match. In the 83rd minute, Zagrade's Geno Chuklev dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-4. After 88 played minutes Malkite Kristalcheta got a freekick which was hit by Rumen Vodenov. Naum Kontev made a fantastic save in the 89th minute, when Samuil Lyutakov sent off a good shot on target. The Zagrade fans' excitement grew in the 91st match minute when Zagrade's Samuil Lyutakov 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 2-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Samuil Lyutakov who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 94thth minute tested the skills of Naum Kontev when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Geno Chuklev's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 96thth minute, Naum Kontev skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Zagrade played a much better game than Malkite Kristalcheta and deserved their victory. The Malkite Kristalcheta players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.