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Torlaki Stadion
Spectators: 6762 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1762, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Blagovest Karidov made the kick off which started today's match. Sasho Shiyachki struck a weak shot in the 9th minute. Nayden Vekilski didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Koriete. When FC Torlaki's Blagovest Karidov in the 11th minute got a chance for a shot 11th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Koriete's goalie prevented a goal. Ganyo Pomakov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Ivo Uvakov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 16 minutes, Ganyo Pomakov made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Koriete's Ivo Uvakov tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Blagovest Karidov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ivo Uvakov having to interfere. Ganyo Pomakov who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 26thth minute tested the skills of Ivo Uvakov when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Nayden Vekilski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sasho Shiyachki, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Miroslav Dolev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 37th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Blagovest Karidov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 39th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Blagovest Karidov charged in rather forcefully in the 43rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Blagovest Karidov the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Koriete booed when FC Torlaki was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 43 match minutes in a wonderful position. Blagovest Karidov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Tzanko Shabanov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nayden Vekilski having to interfere. 48 minutes into the game, Sasho Shiyachki cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-1. Nayden Vekilski was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Sasho Shiyachki to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, FC Torlaki's Grigor Marchev got a free kick in the 55th minute. Omurtag Portokalski's late challenge caught a Koriete's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Omurtag Portokalski helped the player get up and apologised. Omurtag Portokalski kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 62nd minute, Ganyo Pomakov managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Torlaki's supporters rose to their feet, but Ganyo Pomakov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ivo Uvakov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Ivo Uvakov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ganyo Pomakov in the 70th minute of play. With a little luck, FC Torlaki's Nayden Vekilski got control of the ball when Tzanko Shabanov tried to sneak it across the goal line. 73 minutes into the match, FC Torlaki's goalkeeper Nayden Vekilski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Miroslav Dolev. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Sasho Shiyachki in the 75th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nayden Vekilski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 78 minutes into the match, FC Torlaki's goalkeeper Nayden Vekilski had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tzanko Shabanov. An unexpected shot in the 83rd minute by Tzanko Shabanov got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. In the 84th minute, Stamen Keremedchiev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Tzanko Shabanov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Nayden Vekilski tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Sasho Shiyachki had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience was convinced that Sasho Shiyachki's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Nayden Vekilski was relentless in the 91st minute of the game. 92 minutes into the match, FC Torlaki's goal looked a bit too open when Sasho Shiyachki came free, but Nayden Vekilski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tzanko Shabanov's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 93rdth minute, Nayden Vekilski skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. Blagovest Karidov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.