U21 League

Lokomоtiv
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Genko Hristoforov made the kick off which started today's match. A hard shot 4 in the game by Genko Hristoforov from a close distance when the talented Zhelyazko Istatkov managed to make a qualified save. FC Zhelezna's players were relieved. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Genko Hristoforov in the 5th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Zhelyazko Istatkov saved FC Zhelezna from getting behind. When Vasko Chochkov came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Lokomotiv Plovdiv 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 Vasko Chochkov couldn't finish the play. 9 minutes into the match, FC Zhelezna's goal looked a bit too open when Genko Hristoforov came free, but Zhelyazko Istatkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Lokomotiv Plovdiv getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Galin Metzov hit a great ball. Temelko Tzelov kicked well hit freekick during the 14th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in FC Zhelezna's zone, Vasko Chochkov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Zhelyazko Istatkov came out of the goal and Vasko Chochkov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Vute Vukov kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. Ilko Tilov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 27th minute, Petar Karabachiyski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zhelyazko Istatkov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vasko Chochkov in the 29th minute of play. In the 30th minute Lokomotiv Plovdiv were awarded a corner. Ivan Ganchev went to the cornerflag to take it. FC Zhelezna's Zhelyazko Istatkov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Genko Hristoforov in the 36th minute of play. A hard shot 37 in the game by Genko Hristoforov from a close distance when the talented Zhelyazko Istatkov managed to make a qualified save. FC Zhelezna's players were relieved. When Goran Milachkov fell near the penalty area in the 42nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Lokomotiv Plovdiv's protests and gave Goran Milachkov a yellow card for diving instead. In the 42nd match minute, Lokomotiv Plovdiv was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Goran Milachkov to maneuver through the defense. Kiril Solunov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Denimir Stanchev, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. 45 minutes into the match, Lokomotiv Plovdiv's goal looked a bit too open when Denimir Stanchev came free, but Kiril Solunov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Temelko Tzelov made a kick off. Ilko Tilov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 55th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When the match had gone on for 57 minutes, Genko Hristoforov put it in 3-0 from a short distance just to the right of Zhelyazko Istatkov. In the 59th match minute, FC Zhelezna was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Temelko Tzelov to maneuver through the defense. In the 60th minute, Temelko Tzelov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 61 minutes into the match, FC Zhelezna's goal looked a bit too open when Vasko Chochkov came free, but Zhelyazko Istatkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vasko Chochkov struck a weak shot in the 67th minute. Zhelyazko Istatkov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Lokomotiv Plovdiv. The audience was convinced that Genko Hristoforov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Zhelyazko Istatkov was relentless in the 70th minute of the game. After some careless play in the FC Zhelezna defense, Ilko Tilov kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zhelyazko Istatkov. The FC Zhelezna fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zhelyazko Istatkov should have stopped the shot. 77 minutes into the match, FC Zhelezna's goal looked a bit too open when Ilko Tilov came free, but Zhelyazko Istatkov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Petar Karabachiyski charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Petar Karabachiyski the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, FC Zhelezna's Temelko Tzelov got a free kick in the 81st minute. Ilko Tilov scored 5-0 in the 82nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Zhelyazko Istatkov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Vasko Chochkov got a good chance for a goal in the 85th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Zhelyazko Istatkov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ilko Tilov, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. Lokomotiv Plovdiv had played much better football throughout.