Official Cup

Arena Gonzo
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Paun Pastuhov got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Miroslav Palikarski in the 4th minute of play forced Gonzo Goal's goalkeeper Toshko Moldovanov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Toshko Moldovanov stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Atanas Vitanov's shot from short distance in the 6th minute. After 8 minutes of play, FC Old Dogs United's Milko Vrachev made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Toshko Moldovanov was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 16thth minute of the game Paun Pastuhov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Old Dogs United's Borimir Karadzhov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Gonzo Goal's Toshko Moldovanov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Atanas Vitanov in the 23rd minute of play. Borimir Karadzhov didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Paun Pastuhov went, in the 24th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-2 was the resulting score. Borimir Karadzhov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paun Pastuhov in the 27th minute of play. Ivaylo Kyulumov kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. In the 29th minute Milko Vrachev shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Toshko Moldovanov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Toshko Moldovanov didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Atanas Vitanov went, in the 34th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-3 was the resulting score. An unexpectedly hard shot by Atanas Vitanov in the 39th minute of play forced Gonzo Goal's goalkeeper Toshko Moldovanov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Miroslav Palikarski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Milko Vrachev struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Toshko Moldovanov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Old Dogs United. If Milko Vrachev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-3 lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Atanas Vitanov to make the kick off. If Atanas Vitanov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 50th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Toshko Moldovanov was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Atanas Vitanov showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-4 in the 56 minute of play. 60 minutes into the game, Atanas Vitanov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-5. Toshko Moldovanov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Milko Vrachev recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 64th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 67 minutes into the match, Atanas Vitanov dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Toshko Moldovanov, 1-6. When FC Old Dogs United's Milko Vrachev in the 73rd minute got a chance for a shot 73rd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Gonzo Goal's goalie prevented a goal. Milko Vrachev received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Toshko Moldovanov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 76 minutes into the game, Milko Vrachev was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. FC Old Dogs United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Gonzo Goal the free kick. Milko Vrachev kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Borimir Karadzhov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paun Pastuhov in the 88th minute of play. In the 94th minute, Mito Balyuchev made a precise shot to the right of Borimir Karadzhov. FC Old Dogs United's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-6. FC Old Dogs United's players went to the stands to thank the travelling support. The fan's backing had helped spurr the team on to a fine performance that won them the match.