League

Yanaklar Stadion
Spectators: 7552 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1774, VIP seats: 153) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Yuri Zhivin started the match with the kick off. Yuri Zhivin was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 4th minute. Yanaklar's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. When Restricted Area's Simeon Buranski in 8 game minutes managed to cut through with the ball in front of the goal, only having to shoot. Ahmet Emir Başkara guarding the goal like a pit bull was extremely focused and managed to reach the ball just by the crossbar before it went in. Tzvetomir Merodiyski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ahmet Emir Başkara having to interfere. Nedko Bodurov stood somewhat misplaced when Branimir Blúskov came free in front of goal and shot 1-0 to the left of him in the 20 minute. Simeon Buranski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 26th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Dobromir Bayrakov during the 30th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 30th minute, Dobromir Bayrakov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 31st minute, Simeon Buranski got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 34th minute, Branimir Blúskov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Yanaklar's supporters rose to their feet, but Branimir Blúskov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nedko Bodurov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Simeon Buranski had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Tzvetomir Merodiyski made the kick off in the second half. Ahmet Emir Başkara made an important save on a dangerous shot by Simeon Buranski in the 56th minute. 60 minutes into the match, Restricted Area's goal looked a bit too open when Branimir Blúskov came free, but Nedko Bodurov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Yuri Zhivin in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nedko Bodurov saved Restricted Area from getting behind. When Yanaklar's Yuri Zhivin in the 63rd minute got a chance for a shot 63rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Restricted Area's goalie prevented a goal. In the 67thth minute of the game Yuri Zhivin who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Restricted Area's Nedko Bodurov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nacho Zvezdanov during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Restricted Area's Nacho Zvezdanov got a free kick in the 68th minute. In the 72nd minute, Branimir Blúskov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Nedko Bodurov was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. Branimir Blúskov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 76th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yuri Zhivin during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Restricted Area booed when Yanaklar was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yuri Zhivin didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tzvetomir Merodiyski scored 2-1 in the 81st match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ahmet Emir Başkara, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 84th match minute, Yanaklar was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Stancho Pendev to maneuver through the defense. Restricted Area's Simeon Buranski came free and shot a quick shot against goal 85 minutes in the game, fortunately Ahmet Emir Başkara had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Simeon Buranski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 89 minutes into the match, Yanaklar's Branimir Blúskov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Nedko Bodurov narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Branimir Blúskov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Nedko Bodurov having to make a save.