League Play-Off

Santiago Bernabeu
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Kalin Ralchovski in the 3rd minute of play forced FK Real Madrid's goalkeeper Denko Petlichkov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of FK Real Madrid booed when CSKA Slaveevo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Apostol Shiekov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Veliko Rahov took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 6th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Anko Hanúmov. CSKA Slaveevo's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 9th minute, Tzvyatko Nastev fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Anko Hanúmov, passed just outside the right post. Denko Petlichkov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ignat Shiderov in the 15th minute of the match. Tzvyatko Nastev recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 22 minutes, Evgeni Sachkov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. FK Real Madrid's supporters crossed their fingers, but Evgeni Sachkov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. With his leg Anko Hanúmov managed to avoid a goal in the 28thth minute, when FK Real Madrid's Evgeni Sachkov fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The supporters of FK Real Madrid booed when CSKA Slaveevo was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ignat Shiderov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Velcho Lazhev kicked well hit freekick during the 32nd minute of the match. After a rather tough play, CSKA Slaveevo's Ignat Shiderov got a free kick in the 34th minute. FK Real Madrid's Evgeni Sachkov managed to work through CSKA Slaveevo's defense and was going for an easy goal, but he hit the shot with his toe and the ball flew outside the goal. Evgeni Sachkov dejectedly held out his arms as if to ask why the ball hadn't gone in. After a defensive mix-up in CSKA Slaveevo's zone, Evgeni Sachkov stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anko Hanúmov came out of the goal and Evgeni Sachkov tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Milyo Bitrakov struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Denko Petlichkov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for CSKA Slaveevo. Evgeni Sachkov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Kalin Ralchovski made a kick off. Kalin Ralchovski sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a rather tough play, FK Real Madrid's Roman Kinov got a free kick in the 60th minute. If Milyo Bitrakov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 68 minutes into the game, Kalin Ralchovski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Denko Petlichkov. Kalin Ralchovski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 73rd minute, Kalin Ralchovski managed to get in a good position for a shot. CSKA Slaveevo's supporters rose to their feet, but Kalin Ralchovski was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Denko Petlichkov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 87th minute, Milyo Bitrakov made a precise shot to the right of Denko Petlichkov. FK Real Madrid's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Anko Hanúmov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Zheko Koyumdzhiev in the 91st minute of play. After 92 played minutes CSKA Slaveevo got a freekick which was hit by Ignat Shiderov. Anko Hanúmov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tzvyatko Nastev, who was totally free with the ball in the 97th minute. Evgeni Sachkov struck a weak shot in the 98th minute. Anko Hanúmov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FK Real Madrid. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. CSKA Slaveevo had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.