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Marafta
Spectators: 7130 (Terracing: 5630, Seating: 1500, VIP seats: 0) Tinko Penkochev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Genadi Choevski having to interfere. Genadi Choevski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tinko Penkochev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 21st minute Volodya Súrbinski shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Genadi Choevski saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Bilyan Balov in the 24thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Goran Baynov, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Bilyan Balov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Goran Baynov made a huge save. In the 29th minute of the match Luvovete Plovdiv got a corner. Urumkioj's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Bilyan Balov ran over to the corner to take the kick. Georgi Gindev made a great header on Luvovete Plovdiv's corner, it was just that Urumkioj's Goran Baynov managed to reach the ball for a save. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bilyan Balov in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Goran Baynov saved Urumkioj from getting behind. When Luvovete Plovdiv's Bilyan Balov in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Urumkioj's goalie prevented a goal. Donyo Kermov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Goran Baynov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 44th minute of the match Alexi Kasabov sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Genadi Choevski skillfully saved the ball. Donyo Kermov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Goran Baynov having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bilyan Balov was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Urumkioj getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Tervel Piperov hit a great ball. In the 54th minute, Bilyan Balov left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Luvovete Plovdiv fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. 61 minutes into the match, Krasen Tzarev notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Urumkioj's Goran Baynov. Goran Baynov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After having played for 66 minutes, Krasen Tzarev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Luvovete Plovdiv's supporters crossed their fingers, but Krasen Tzarev was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Krasen Tzarev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Goran Baynov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 71st minute, Donyo Kermov managed to get in a good position for a shot. Luvovete Plovdiv's supporters rose to their feet, but Donyo Kermov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Goran Baynov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Volodya Súrbinski fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Genadi Choevski having to interfere. In the 78th match minute, Luvovete Plovdiv was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andrey Rakov to maneuver through the defense. Tinko Penkochev in the 80thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Genadi Choevski, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Goran Baynov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bilyan Balov's shot from short distance in the 82nd minute. In the 91st minute of the match Tzolo Alipiev sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Goran Baynov skillfully saved the ball. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Luvovete Plovdiv fans cheered their team off the field, for while Urumkioj had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.