Official Cup

Osogovo
Spectators: 170 (Terracing: 128, Seating: 39, VIP seats: 3) FC Kyustendil's Ilko Manasiev 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. In the 5th minute, Bocho Nikolchev made a precise shot to the right of Manuel Noer. FC Kyustendil's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. The supporters of Lokomotiv Plovdiv booed when FC Kyustendil was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 9 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivo Dzhambazki didn't get a good kick on the ball. 10 minutes into the match, FC Kyustendil's goal looked a bit too open when Bocho Nikolchev came free, but Manuel Noer reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute Gavril Karandzhulov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Manuel Noer saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. FC Kyustendil's Manuel Noer played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Gavril Karandzhulov in the 13th minute of play. The audience was convinced that Ivan Ganchev's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Manuel Noer was relentless in the 17th minute of the game. After a defensive mix-up in Lokomotiv Plovdiv's zone, Ilko Manasiev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Evlogi Lukanov came out of the goal and Ilko Manasiev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 21 minutes into the game, Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Gavril Karandzhulov nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Manuel Noer made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. Evlogi Lukanov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ilko Manasiev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Gavril Karandzhulov in the 25th minute got a chance for a shot 25th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye FC Kyustendil's goalie prevented a goal. When the match clock showed 30 minutes, the score became 0-3 when Ivan Ganchev sped through FC Kyustendil's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Manuel Noer. Manuel Noer made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bocho Nikolchev in the 34th minute of play. In the 37th minute, Gavril Karandzhulov made a precise shot to the right of Manuel Noer. FC Kyustendil's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. The supporters of FC Kyustendil booed when Lokomotiv Plovdiv was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Apostol Gilev didn't get a good kick on the ball. Manuel Noer took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ivan Ganchev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lokomotiv Plovdiv's Bocho Nikolchev got a good chance for a goal in the 48th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Disappointed in the 0-4 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Ivan Ganchev made the kick off in the second half. If Ivan Ganchev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Lyudmil Karadashki, 56 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. Gavril Karandzhulov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Manuel Noer tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 68 minutes into the game, Lyudmil Karadashki was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Lokomotiv Plovdiv's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave FC Kyustendil the free kick. The supporters of FC Kyustendil booed when Lokomotiv Plovdiv was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lyudmil Karadashki didn't get a good kick on the ball. Ivan Ganchev who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 72ndth minute tested the skills of Manuel Noer when he managed to save the team from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ivan Ganchev in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Manuel Noer saved FC Kyustendil from getting behind. When the match clock showed 78 minutes, the score became 0-6 when Ivan Ganchev sped through FC Kyustendil's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Manuel Noer. Apostol Gilev fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Manuel Noer having to interfere. In the 89th match minute, Lokomotiv Plovdiv was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Radan Bagalev to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Ilko Manasiev managed to get in a good position for a shot. FC Kyustendil's supporters rose to their feet, but Ilko Manasiev was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Evlogi Lukanov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 93 minutes, Ivan Ganchev made it 0-7 with a short kick to the right side. FC Kyustendil's Manuel Noer tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. When the match was over Lokomotiv Plovdiv could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than FC Kyustendil throughout the match.