U21 League

Kelmond Road Stadium
Spectators: 152 (Terracing: 114, Seating: 35, VIP seats: 3) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Venko Kuleliev kicked off to start the match. Chris Bruinsma who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 3rdth minute tested the skills of Tzanyo Zvúncharov when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Minko Gurbalov hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. Tzanyo Zvúncharov made a fantastic save in the 4th minute, when Chris Bruinsma sent off a good shot on target. The supporters of Manchester United F.C. booed when Kelmond S.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Gertjan Reiling didn't get a good kick on the ball. After having played for 8 minutes, Venko Kuleliev managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Manchester United F.C.'s supporters crossed their fingers, but Venko Kuleliev 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 10th minute, Venko Kuleliev got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Ferry Schattenberg showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Venko Kuleliev in the 13th minute of the match. 14 minutes into the match, Venko Kuleliev had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ferry Schattenberg. Kelmond S.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Venko Kuleliev was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. A collision led to Kelmond S.C. getting a freekick after 19 minutes play. Ger Daems hit a great ball. In the 28th minute Venko Kuleliev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ferry Schattenberg saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Haralampi Glavanakov might have been able to make a better finish in the 29th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Ferry Schattenberg. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Haralampi Glavanakov ran back to his position shaking his head. After 31 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Gancho Nenchov. The audience thought a goal was coming when Chris Bruinsma got free with Tzanyo Zvúncharov in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 35 minutes into the match, Kelmond S.C.'s goal looked a bit too open when Venko Kuleliev came free, but Ferry Schattenberg reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 39 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Toni Kúndev. In the 44th match minute, Manchester United F.C. was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rangel Goranov to maneuver through the defense. After a defensive mix-up in Kelmond S.C.'s zone, Venko Kuleliev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ferry Schattenberg came out of the goal and Venko Kuleliev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-1 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Haralampi Glavanakov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Ferry Schattenberg made a huge save. Venko Kuleliev's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ferry Schattenberg read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 55th minute of play. Huben Madolev kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. Manchester United F.C.'s Tzanyo Zvúncharov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chris Bruinsma in the 59th minute of play. 61 minutes into the match, Venko Kuleliev notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Kelmond S.C.'s Ferry Schattenberg. Ferry Schattenberg was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Kelmond S.C.'s Gert Hulzebos got a good chance for a goal in the 66th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rangel Goranov during the 67th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 67 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Rangel Goranov. Vanko Korchev could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 72nd minute of the match, but Ferry Schattenberg made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Toni Kúndev got a free kick in the 76th minute. A hard shot 81 in the game by Venko Kuleliev from a close distance when the talented Ferry Schattenberg managed to make a qualified save. Kelmond S.C.'s players were relieved. 83 minutes into the game, Venko Kuleliev cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-4. Ferry Schattenberg was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 95th minute, Venko Kuleliev managed to get in a good position for a shot. Manchester United F.C.'s supporters rose to their feet, but Venko Kuleliev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ferry Schattenberg breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the final whistle sounded Manchester United F.C. left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than Kelmond S.C..