League

South Park Arena
Spectators: 7645 (Terracing: 5735, Seating: 1758, VIP seats: 152) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ignat Kolchagov took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ignat Kolchagov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 3rd 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 Gabriel Merodiyski during the 3rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 4th match minute, FC SOFIA NOBLES was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gabriel Merodiyski to maneuver through the defense. Stoil Karageorgiev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignat Kolchagov in the 5th minute of the match. In the 6th minute, Evstati Borshukov 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. Anton Sofiyanski's late challenge caught a Borisovo FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Anton Sofiyanski helped the player get up and apologised. After having played for 9 minutes, Vaklin Tivchev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Borisovo FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vaklin Tivchev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Borisovo FC's Ignat Kolchagov in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC SOFIA NOBLES's goalie prevented a goal. Stoil Karageorgiev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignat Kolchagov in the 19th minute of the match. Evstati Borshukov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Stoil Karageorgiev having to make a save. Plamen Skachkov hit a great freekick 23 minutes into the match. Borisovo FC's Mircho Smilkov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Samuil Gekov in the 29th minute of play. The supporters of FC SOFIA NOBLES booed when Borisovo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evstati Borshukov didn't get a good kick on the ball. 32 minutes into the match, FC SOFIA NOBLES's goal looked a bit too open when Ignat Kolchagov came free, but Stoil Karageorgiev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Stoil Karageorgiev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Evstati Borshukov in the 33rd minute of play. Plamen Skachkov hit a great freekick 34 minutes into the match. Ignat Kolchagov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Stoil Karageorgiev read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 36th minute of play. In the 37thth minute of the game Ignat Kolchagov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC SOFIA NOBLES's Stoil Karageorgiev was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ignat Kolchagov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 45 played minutes, Borisovo FC's Gruyo Palatov shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Stoil Karageorgiev came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Borisovo FC reached it. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Samuil Gekov was the one to do the kick off. A hard shot by Kamen Viryanski from long distance, 51 minutes into the match, got Stoil Karageorgiev's attention. Through a fast twist with his body, he could stop the ball from going in on his right side. When Ignat Kolchagov came up free with the goalie in the 54th minute, the Borisovo FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ignat Kolchagov couldn't finish the play. Stoil Karageorgiev made a fantastic save in the 56th minute, when Evstati Borshukov sent off a good shot on target. 57 minutes into the game, Borisovo FC's Ignat Kolchagov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Stoil Karageorgiev made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Ignat Kolchagov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Stoil Karageorgiev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpected shot in the 62nd minute by Evstati Borshukov got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Stoil Karageorgiev was out of position in the 62 minute of play, and Ignat Kolchagov capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Ignat Kolchagov really showed his touch with that goal: 0-2. Evlogi Borgov hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. Ignat Kolchagov struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Stoil Karageorgiev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Borisovo FC. When Zheko Dinchov fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Borisovo FC's protests and gave Zheko Dinchov a yellow card for diving instead. 69 minutes into the game, one of Borisovo FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Andrey Misov placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! With 74 minutes on the clock, Zheko Dinchov commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. 73 minutes into the game, one of Borisovo FC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After some careless play in the FC SOFIA NOBLES defense, Vaklin Tivchev kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Stoil Karageorgiev. The FC SOFIA NOBLES fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Stoil Karageorgiev should have stopped the shot. Vaklin Tivchev scored 1-4 in the 85th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Stoil Karageorgiev, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of FC SOFIA NOBLES booed when Borisovo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Vaklin Tivchev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rangel Gechev recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 96th minute, Samuil Gekov 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. The supporters of FC SOFIA NOBLES booed when Borisovo FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 100 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ignat Kolchagov didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 101st minute, Andrey Misov managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC SOFIA NOBLES's supporters rose to their feet, but Andrey Misov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mircho Smilkov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The FC SOFIA NOBLES supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Borisovo FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Borisovo FC.