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The wings of success
Spectators: 10840 (Terracing: 8131, Seating: 2493, VIP seats: 216) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Denimir Tzonkov made the kick off which started today's match. Ruslan Rúklyov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Lionel Haaland in the 5th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Denimir Tzonkov in the 6th minute of play forced SPARROWS's goalkeeper Apostol Sokolov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 9 minutes into the match, SPARROWS's goal looked a bit too open when Denimir Tzonkov came free, but Apostol Sokolov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 12 minutes SPARROWS's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Blagoy Banovski who took care of the corner kick. Through an outstanding action, after 23 minutes, Ruslan Rúklyov successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Denimir Tzonkov's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Apostol Sokolov read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 25th minute of play. Blagoy Banovski made a great header on VN BAKITO's corner, it was just that SPARROWS's Apostol Sokolov managed to reach the ball for a save. Denimir Tzonkov blasted a shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Apostol Sokolov having to make a save. In the 34th minute Denimir Tzonkov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Apostol Sokolov saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Denimir Tzonkov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of VN BAKITO booed when SPARROWS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 38 match minutes in a wonderful position. Lionel Haaland didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 41stth minute of the game Denimir Tzonkov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but SPARROWS's Apostol Sokolov was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Ruslan Rúklyov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aan 周瑜, who was totally free with the ball in the 46th minute. After 48 played minutes VN BAKITO got a freekick which was hit by Denimir Tzonkov. After the first half VN BAKITO were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Karl-Michael Tinglöv to strike the kick off in the second half. When Mincho Strahinov fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored SPARROWS's protests and gave Mincho Strahinov a yellow card for diving instead. In the 56th minute, Mincho Strahinov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 58th minute, Blagoy Banovski got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. A collision led to SPARROWS getting a freekick after 62 minutes play. Mincho Strahinov hit a great ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 63rd minute, Denimir Tzonkov managed to get in a good position for a shot. VN BAKITO's supporters rose to their feet, but Denimir Tzonkov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Apostol Sokolov breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 65th minute, Lionel Haaland got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 73 minutes into the match, SPARROWS's goal looked a bit too open when Denimir Tzonkov came free, but Apostol Sokolov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Milcho Vúlovski's late challenge caught a VN BAKITO's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Milcho Vúlovski helped the player get up and apologised. Milcho Vúlovski kicked well hit freekick during the 75th minute of the match. In the 81st minute, Mincho Strahinov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The audience was convinced that Denimir Tzonkov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Apostol Sokolov was relentless in the 82nd minute of the game. VN BAKITO were awarded a corner in the 83th minute after SPARROWS's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Blagoy Banovski took the corner. A collision led to VN BAKITO getting a freekick after 84 minutes play. Gerasim Berberov hit a great ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Denimir Tzonkov in the 86th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Apostol Sokolov saved SPARROWS from getting behind. The SPARROWS fans' excitement grew in the 87th match minute when SPARROWS's Lionel Haaland looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Ruslan Rúklyov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rayko Tzolovski, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Rayko Tzolovski scored 2-1 in the 95th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Ruslan Rúklyov, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The SPARROWS fans cheered their team off the field, for while VN BAKITO had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.