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Arena Gonzo
Spectators: 8038 (Terracing: 6095, Seating: 1869, VIP seats: 74) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Veselin Kokalov made the kick off which started today's match. Mito Balyuchev struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Delyan Rankov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gonzo Goal. In the 6th minute, Radul Dúrzhanski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Stoyne Mandzhukov kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. Paun Pastuhov in the 15thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Delyan Rankov, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Paun Pastuhov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, FC Duganowo's Radul Dúrzhanski got a free kick in the 23rd minute. In the 25th match minute, Gonzo Goal was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Prokopi Kabzamalov to maneuver through the defense. With his leg Delyan Rankov managed to avoid a goal in the 29thth minute, when Gonzo Goal's Paun Pastuhov fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. 33 minutes into the match, FC Duganowo's goalkeeper Delyan Rankov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Paun Pastuhov. FC Duganowo's Delyan Rankov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Paun Pastuhov in the 41st minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Paun Pastuhov in the 42nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Delyan Rankov saved FC Duganowo from getting behind. After a rather tough play, FC Duganowo's Denko Mechenov got a free kick in the 46th minute. 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.

If Mincho Raychev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 54th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 59 played minutes Gonzo Goal got a freekick which was hit by Yanislav Moratzaliev. A collision led to FC Duganowo getting a freekick after 61 minutes play. Veselin Kokalov hit a great ball. 62 minutes into the match, FC Duganowo's goal looked a bit too open when Mito Balyuchev came free, but Delyan Rankov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Gonzo Goal's Paun Pastuhov in the 67th minute got a chance for a shot 67th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Duganowo's goalie prevented a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 70th minute, Tzeno Tumbev managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Duganowo's supporters rose to their feet, but Tzeno Tumbev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Toshko Moldovanov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Paun Pastuhov scored 1-0 in the 71st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Delyan Rankov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Delyan Rankov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Paun Pastuhov's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. Prokopi Kabzamalov hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. Mito Balyuchev might have been able to make a better finish in the 86th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Delyan Rankov. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mito Balyuchev ran back to his position shaking his head. If Mincho Raychev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 94th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Paun Pastuhov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Delyan Rankov having to interfere. Gonzo Goal were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.