Official Cup

Old Trafford
Spectators: 160 (Terracing: 120, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Nedelcho Gutzov got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Venko Petrov in the 5th minute of play forced MANCHESTER UNITED's goalkeeper Anton Lalchev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Arso Palahanov in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anton Lalchev saved MANCHESTER UNITED from getting behind. 15 minutes into the match, FC Bansko's goalkeeper Dragolyub Búrdarov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Doncho Siromahov. 18 minutes into the match, FC Bansko's goalkeeper Dragolyub Búrdarov had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Rusi Hetemov. With a little luck, FC Bansko's Dragolyub Búrdarov got control of the ball when Rusi Hetemov tried to sneak it across the goal line. 21 minutes into the match, MANCHESTER UNITED's goal looked a bit too open when Venko Petrov came free, but Anton Lalchev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Anton Lalchev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Arso Palahanov, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. Venko Petrov struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Anton Lalchev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Bansko. Dragolyub Búrdarov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kuzman Leyarski, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. Anton Lalchev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nedelcho Gutzov in the 37th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denimir Slabakov in the 38th minute of play forced FC Bansko's goalkeeper Dragolyub Búrdarov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Dragolyub Búrdarov made a fantastic save in the 40th minute, when Kuzman Leyarski sent off a good shot on target. If Venko Petrov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 42nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 44 minutes into the game, Rusi Hetemov cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Dragolyub Búrdarov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Denimir Slabakov during the 48th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 50th match minute, MANCHESTER UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Denimir Slabakov to maneuver through the defense. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The wind increased when Kuzman Leyarski made the kick off in the second half. Dragolyub Búrdarov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Denimir Slabakov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 68 played minutes FC Bansko got a freekick which was hit by Vasko Shipkovenski. Dragolyub Búrdarov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kuzman Leyarski, who was totally free with the ball in the 71st minute. Doncho Siromahov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 73rd minute. Dragolyub Búrdarov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. MANCHESTER UNITED's Anton Lalchev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 75th minute of the match, managed to save MANCHESTER UNITED from getting a goal against them. Thanks to some nice moves Venko Petrov could shoot a difficult shot in the 77th minute, which Anton Lalchev however easily saved by the left post. Anton Lalchev made an important save on a dangerous shot by Venko Petrov in the 77th minute. After a rather tough play, MANCHESTER UNITED's Rusi Hetemov got a free kick in the 88th minute. In the 90th minute, Gencho Mangezov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Dragolyub Búrdarov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Doncho Siromahov, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Dragolyub Búrdarov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Paun Ginov in the 93rd minute of play. A collision led to MANCHESTER UNITED getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Gerasim Yankulov hit a great ball. MANCHESTER UNITED's Anton Lalchev proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 97th minute of the match, managed to save MANCHESTER UNITED from getting a goal against them. In the 97th match minute, MANCHESTER UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gerasim Yankulov to maneuver through the defense. In the 98th match minute, MANCHESTER UNITED was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lulcho Sedefchev to maneuver through the defense. In the 99th minute Venko Petrov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Anton Lalchev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.