League

Strajitza Stadion
Spectators: 6747 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 0) Zlatko Solakov hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Diyan Haladzhov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Evrosi Hrulev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 8th minute, Lulcho Bogoslovov made a precise shot to the right of Anani Bankovski. CSKA Strajitza's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. If Slavyan Tingarov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 14th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After recieving a nice pass, CSKA Strajitza's Daniel Danchev tried to score from far away in the 18th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Catz N Dogz's Diyan Haladzhov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Catz N Dogz from getting a goal against them. When CSKA Strajitza's Evrosi Hrulev in the 22nd minute got a chance for a shot 22nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Catz N Dogz's goalie prevented a goal. Presiyan Mutzevski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Diyan Haladzhov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Catz N Dogz's Vasko Dudumov got a free kick in the 34th minute. After having played for 35 minutes, Evrosi Hrulev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. CSKA Strajitza's supporters crossed their fingers, but Evrosi Hrulev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 37th minute of the match, Presiyan Mutzevski got a very nice opportunity to score, but Diyan Haladzhov was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. 38 minutes into the match, Catz N Dogz's goal looked a bit too open when Evrosi Hrulev came free, but Diyan Haladzhov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Presiyan Mutzevski recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 40th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Vasko Dudumov struck a weak shot in the 44th minute. Anani Bankovski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Catz N Dogz. After the first half Catz N Dogz were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Evrosi Hrulev made a kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Slavyan Tingarov got free with Anani Bankovski in the 54th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Lulcho Bogoslovov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 62 minutes into the match, Catz N Dogz's goal looked a bit too open when Evrosi Hrulev came free, but Diyan Haladzhov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 63rd minute the ball was on its way in behind CSKA Strajitza's goalkeeper Anani Bankovski, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Presiyan Mutzevski's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Diyan Haladzhov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. Slavyan Tingarov struck a weak shot in the 68th minute. Anani Bankovski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Catz N Dogz. Catz N Dogz's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Naycho Shahanov in the 71st minute. Presiyan Mutzevski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Diyan Haladzhov having to interfere. In the 79th minute, Slavyan Tingarov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Catz N Dogz fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-2. Evrosi Hrulev sent away a hard shot on goal in the 86th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Evrosi Hrulev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Diyan Haladzhov having to interfere. 91 minutes into the match, Catz N Dogz's goal looked a bit too open when Presiyan Mutzevski came free, but Diyan Haladzhov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 94 minutes into the match, CSKA Strajitza's goalkeeper Anani Bankovski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Slavyan Tingarov. After a defensive mix-up in CSKA Strajitza's zone, Lulcho Bogoslovov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anani Bankovski came out of the goal and Lulcho Bogoslovov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Catz N Dogz walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.