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Spectators: 7549 (Terracing: 5663, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Branislav Genkov took the kick off in the first half of the match. Vasil Santov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 3rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Atletik Slava 75's Lyuboslav Gúnev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Branislav Genkov in the 6th minute of play. Nikolay Shebov kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК's Boyko Babachev couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 10th minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Atletik Slava 75. In the 12thth minute of the game Branislav Genkov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Atletik Slava 75's Lyuboslav Gúnev was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Branislav Genkov struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Lyuboslav Gúnev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК. After having played for 15 minutes, Vasil Santov managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК's supporters crossed their fingers, but Vasil Santov was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The audience was convinced that Branislav Genkov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Lyuboslav Gúnev was relentless in the 18th minute of the game. Atletik Slava 75's Lyuboslav Gúnev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Branislav Genkov in the 20th minute of play. 22 minutes into the match, БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК's goal looked a bit too open when Botyo Hadzhidimov came free, but Vlado Tamburdzhiyski reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Branislav Genkov in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lyuboslav Gúnev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Denislav Dzhidrov's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 26thth minute, Lyuboslav Gúnev skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Branislav Genkov got free with Lyuboslav Gúnev in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, Atletik Slava 75's Lyuboslav Gúnev got control of the ball when Denislav Dzhidrov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Vasil Santovs short, quick shot in the 31stth minute got Lyuboslav Gúnev to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. 32 minutes into the match, Branislav Genkov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Lyuboslav Gúnev. Atletik Slava 75's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Branislav Genkov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 35th match minute, БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Vasil Gotev to maneuver through the defense. Branislav Genkov who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 43rdth minute tested the skills of Lyuboslav Gúnev when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Denislav Dzhidrov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Lyuboslav Gúnev tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Branislav Genkov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 48th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 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 hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Botyo Hadzhidimov to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Atletik Slava 75's goalkeeper Lyuboslav Gúnev, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the match clock showed 56 minutes, the score became 2-0 when Branislav Genkov sped through Atletik Slava 75's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Lyuboslav Gúnev. In the 59th minute the ball was on its way in behind Atletik Slava 75's goalkeeper Lyuboslav Gúnev, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Branislav Genkov in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lyuboslav Gúnev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК booed when Atletik Slava 75 was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ginyo Velchev didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 66th minute, Atletik Slava 75's Botyo Hadzhidimov dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-1. The audience was convinced that Branislav Genkov's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Lyuboslav Gúnev was relentless in the 71st minute of the game. Denislav Dzhidrov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 74th minute, Stavri Koparanov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК's Boyko Babachev got a good chance for a goal in the 75th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When the match clock showed 79 minutes, the score became 3-1 when Branislav Genkov sped through Atletik Slava 75's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Lyuboslav Gúnev. 83 minutes into the match, БАЛКАН БЕЛОГРАДЧИК's Branislav Genkov sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lyuboslav Gúnev narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 94th minute, Dragolyub Antimov 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.