U18 League

Stade of Frog
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Temelko Tzelov took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 6th minute, Dimcho Reklyovski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 10 minutes into the match, FC Zhelezna's goal looked a bit too open when Aleš Koutný came free, but Zhelyazko Istatkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 16 minutes into the game, Samuel Chmelař threw the ball into play from the sideline. FC Zhelezna's Stoycho Biradzhiev quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. Pavel Krob made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Denimir Stanchev in the 20th minute of play. Marek Zaoral's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Zhelyazko Istatkov firmly grabbed it by the left post. After a rather tough play, FC Zhelezna's Stoycho Biradzhiev got a free kick in the 22nd minute. The supporters of Froghino booed when FC Zhelezna was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tzvyatko Haydushki didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Aleš Koutný had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Aleš Koutný received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Zhelyazko Istatkov came out and tried to block the shot, but Aleš Koutný slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 34th minute. Pavel Krob stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Denimir Stanchev's shot from short distance in the 38th minute. Petar Karabachiyski received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 42nd minute. Pavel Krob tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Aleš Koutný to strike the kick off in the second half. Zhelyazko Istatkov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aleš Koutný, who was totally free with the ball in the 52nd minute. With a little luck, Froghino's Pavel Krob got control of the ball when Denimir Stanchev tried to sneak it across the goal line. After 62 played minutes FC Zhelezna got a freekick which was hit by Niki Pironkov. When Froghino's Aleš Koutný in the 69th minute got a chance for a shot 69th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Zhelezna's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in FC Zhelezna's zone, Marek Zaoral stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zhelyazko Istatkov came out of the goal and Marek Zaoral tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Pavel Krob was a little too slow when Denimir Stanchev got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 76th minute. The score was now 1-1. In the 80thth minute of the game Marek Zaoral who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Zhelezna's Zhelyazko Istatkov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, FC Zhelezna's Niki Pironkov got a free kick in the 81st minute. Denimir Stanchev's late challenge caught a Froghino's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Denimir Stanchev helped the player get up and apologised. After 85 played minutes FC Zhelezna got a freekick which was hit by Denimir Stanchev. 88 minutes into the match, Aleš Koutný notched a goal, 2-1, to the right of FC Zhelezna's Zhelyazko Istatkov. Zhelyazko Istatkov was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a defensive mix-up in Froghino's zone, Denimir Stanchev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Pavel Krob came out of the goal and Denimir Stanchev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zhelyazko Istatkov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Antonín Kořán in the 96th minute of play. Froghino's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.