U21 League

Георги Бенковски
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) Gonzalo Higuaín made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 3rd minute, Yani Dzhokin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Nenko Abazov in the 8th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Zlatan Dzhubeliev prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Zlatan Dzhubeliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gonzalo Higuaín, who was totally free with the ball in the 10th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gonzalo Higuaín in the 14th minute of play forced Бенковски Тетевен's goalkeeper Zlatan Dzhubeliev to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th match minute, Бенковски Тетевен was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nikolay Karaatanasov to maneuver through the defense. Stefan Deshov struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Zlatan Dzhubeliev didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Manchester United F.C.. Zlatan Dzhubeliev showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gonzalo Higuaín in the 22nd minute of the match. Zlatan Dzhubeliev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gonzalo Higuaín in the 22nd minute of play. In the 26th minute Бенковски Тетевен were awarded a corner. Nikolay Karaatanasov went to the cornerflag to take it. After a rather tough play, Бенковски Тетевен's Yani Dzhokin got a free kick in the 27th minute. When Francesco Totti fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Manchester United F.C.'s protests and gave Francesco Totti a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Manchester United F.C.'s Francesco Totti got a free kick in the 28th minute. Nikola Kotkov received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 29th minute. Mladen Mangúrov tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Zlatan Dzhubeliev made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gonzalo Higuaín in the 33rd minute of play. Zlatan Dzhubeliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francesco Totti, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. If Nenko Abazov had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 40th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 47th minute, Gonzalo Higuaín made a precise shot to the right of Zlatan Dzhubeliev. Бенковски Тетевен's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. After the first half Manchester United F.C. were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Nikola Kotkov made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Manchester United F.C. got a freekick which was hit by Arhangel Avramchev. Lazar Galanov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Zlatan Dzhubeliev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francesco Totti, who was totally free with the ball in the 56th minute. 59 minutes into the match, Lazar Galanov had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mladen Mangúrov. Manchester United F.C.'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Lazar Galanov was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Thanks to some nice moves Nenko Abazov could shoot a difficult shot in the 65th minute, which Zlatan Dzhubeliev however easily saved by the left post. Nikola Kotkov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 76th minute, Gonzalo Higuaín ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Zlatan Dzhubeliev was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. A collision led to Manchester United F.C. getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Kalin Funev hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nikola Kotkov in the 85th minute of play forced Manchester United F.C.'s goalkeeper Mladen Mangúrov to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Бенковски Тетевен booed when Manchester United F.C. was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 86 match minutes in a wonderful position. Diego Armando didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rostislav Donovski kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. Zlatan Dzhubeliev made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Francesco Totti sent off a good shot on target. Francesco Totti hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. In the 94th minute, Nikola Kotkov ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mladen Mangúrov was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Zlatan Dzhubeliev was out of position in the 97 minute of play, and Gonzalo Higuaín capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Gonzalo Higuaín really showed his touch with that goal: 2-3. Manchester United F.C. played a much better game than Бенковски Тетевен and deserved their victory. The Бенковски Тетевен players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.