Official Cup

Orange aréna
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) Richard Čert made the kick off and thus started the match. 8 minutes into the match, Richard Čert had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Teodosi Kabakchiev. Бенковски Тетевен's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Richard Čert was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. The supporters of FC XY booed when Бенковски Тетевен was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Niki Nastev didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 18th minute of the match Matej Šafár sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Teodosi Kabakchiev skillfully saved the ball. Martin Suchý took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rostislav Donovski, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 26th minute of the match Бенковски Тетевен got a corner. FC XY's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Ginyo Bogatev ran over to the corner to take the kick. Paun Gaydarski made a great header on Бенковски Тетевен's corner, it was just that FC XY's Martin Suchý managed to reach the ball for a save. Richard Čert fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Teodosi Kabakchiev having to interfere. In the 35th minute of the match Ginyo Bogatev sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Martin Suchý skillfully saved the ball. 36 minutes into the match, Rostislav Donovski had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Martin Suchý. FC XY's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Rostislav Donovski was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 40th minute Matej Rapoš shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodosi Kabakchiev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 40th minute, Matej Rapoš left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The FC XY fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-1. 43 minutes into the game, Бенковски Тетевен's Rostislav Donovski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Martin Suchý made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Rostislav Donovski made a kick off. 51 minutes into the match, FC XY's goal looked a bit too open when Anatoli Kodzhabashiyski came free, but Martin Suchý reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, FC XY's Matej Šafár got a free kick in the 51st minute. In the 60th minute Martin Kalanin shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Teodosi Kabakchiev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 61 played minutes FC XY got a freekick which was hit by Andrej Bada. With splendid footwork Paun Gaydarski arrived in front of goal to shoot 2-3 by the left pole in the game's 67th minute. Rostislav Donovski might have been able to make a better finish in the 70th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Martin Suchý. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Rostislav Donovski ran back to his position shaking his head. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Jozef Karas during the 72nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Бенковски Тетевен booed when FC XY was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 72 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jozef Karas didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Niki Nastev had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 84 minutes into the game, Бенковски Тетевен's Rostislav Donovski nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Martin Suchý made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-4. After 89th play minutes Rostislav Donovski shot 2-5, a short shot which went by Martin Suchý and just under the crossbar into goal. After a defensive mix-up in FC XY's zone, Niki Nastev stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Martin Suchý came out of the goal and Niki Nastev tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Бенковски Тетевен walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.