Prized/Friendly Cup

Stadio Olimpico
Spectators: 43 (Terracing: 33, Seating: 10, VIP seats: 0) Laziali's Vaklin Zhablyanov started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Nikola Drinov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rostislav Sitarski in the 2nd minute of the match. 2 minutes into the game, Rostislav Sitarski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Nikola Drinov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a defensive mix-up in VN SOKOLI-VARNA's zone, Radomir Groshkov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Haralampi Kúrkelanov came out of the goal and Radomir Groshkov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kuncho Gergov struck a weak shot in the 11th minute. Nikola Drinov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for VN SOKOLI-VARNA. Dráuzio Recife hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Radomir Groshkov in the 14th minute of play. Rostislav Sitarski kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Haralampi Kúrkelanov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save VN SOKOLI-VARNA from getting a goal against them. The VN SOKOLI-VARNA fans' excitement grew in the 22nd match minute when VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Rostislav Sitarski looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 26 minutes into the match, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goal looked a bit too open when Doncho Tzvetkov came free, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Vaklin Zhablyanov could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 27th minute of the match, but Haralampi Kúrkelanov made a huge save. 30 minutes into the match, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's goalkeeper Haralampi Kúrkelanov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lazar Benatov. Nikola Drinov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vihren Bozhanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Nikola Drinov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rostislav Sitarski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Laziali's Nikola Drinov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rostislav Sitarski in the 41st minute of play. Vaklin Zhablyanov received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Haralampi Kúrkelanov came out and tried to block the shot, but Vaklin Zhablyanov slotted it home off the left post making it 1-3 in the 43rd minute. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Rostislav Sitarski was the one to do the kick off. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vaklin Zhablyanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Doncho Tzvetkov kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. Valentin Krotev hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Dráuzio Recife kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. Trifon Mladenov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Nikola Drinov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, VN SOKOLI-VARNA's Trifon Mladenov got a free kick in the 64th minute. Haralampi Kúrkelanov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Vaklin Zhablyanov in the 70th minute of play. After having played for 75 minutes, Vihren Bozhanov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. VN SOKOLI-VARNA's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vihren Bozhanov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kuncho Gergov's late challenge caught a Laziali's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Kuncho Gergov helped the player get up and apologised. In the 77th match minute, VN SOKOLI-VARNA was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kuncho Gergov to maneuver through the defense. After 79 played minutes VN SOKOLI-VARNA got a freekick which was hit by Argir Ilchev. Haralampi Kúrkelanov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Vaklin Zhablyanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Lazar Benatov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.