Official Cup

Grivata Arena
Spectators: 174 (Terracing: 131, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Kristiyan Barov took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 6thth minute of the game Desislav Kabakov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Grivata's Lilko Chervenski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 7 minutes FC Grivata's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Marian Zyskowski who took care of the corner kick. After taking down the ball on GARGOYLES's corner Marian Zyskowski fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Lilko Chervenski quite easily take care of the ball. GARGOYLES's Stayko Kalugerov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Milyo Matrov in the 9th minute of play. In the 10th match minute, FC Grivata was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ivan Kalugerov to maneuver through the defense. Pavel Topurov kicked well hit freekick during the 12th minute of the match. In the 15th minute FC Grivata were awarded a corner. Zahari Kiratzov went to the cornerflag to take it. The corner led FC Grivata's Zahari Kiratzov to fire away a dangerous shot which Stayko Kalugerov despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Marian Zyskowski kicked well hit freekick during the 20th minute of the match. After 23 minutes, Dencho Manzurov mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the FC Grivata and the GARGOYLES players grew even worse after the yellow card. With a little luck, GARGOYLES's Stayko Kalugerov got control of the ball when Kristiyan Barov tried to sneak it across the goal line. In the 32nd minute, Kristiyan Barov hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 33rdth minute of the game Desislav Kabakov who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but FC Grivata's Lilko Chervenski was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. In the 33rd minute, Kalin Bonovski hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Lilko Chervenski showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Desislav Kabakov in the 36th minute of the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Desislav Kabakov in the 37th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Lilko Chervenski saved FC Grivata from getting behind. Lilko Chervenski made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Marian Zyskowski in the 42nd minute of play. After 45 minutes, Desislav Kabakov made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. FC Grivata's Lilko Chervenski tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. The FC Grivata players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. GARGOYLES were winning 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Desislav Kabakov stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Desislav Kabakov in the 50th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Lilko Chervenski prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 51 played minutes FC Grivata got a freekick which was hit by Filip Dzhongov. A collision led to FC Grivata getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Milyo Matrov hit a great ball. With a little luck, FC Grivata's Lilko Chervenski got control of the ball when Desislav Kabakov tried to sneak it across the goal line. Thanks to some nice moves Marian Zyskowski could shoot a difficult shot in the 57th minute, which Lilko Chervenski however easily saved by the left post. After some fancy dribbling in the 58th minute, Desislav Kabakov managed to get in a good position for a shot. GARGOYLES's supporters rose to their feet, but Desislav Kabakov was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Lilko Chervenski breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dick Björk got free with Lilko Chervenski in the 61st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Stayko Kalugerov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kristiyan Barov in the 64th minute of play. The crowd rose to their feet as Desislav Kabakov kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Lilko Chervenski. That made the score 0-2 in the 71 minute of play. FC Grivata's Lilko Chervenski played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Desislav Kabakov in the 75th minute of play. Pavel Topurov recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Lilko Chervenski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marian Zyskowski in the 80th minute. In the 85th minute, GARGOYLES's Oleg Púrvov seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Oleg Púrvov the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of GARGOYLES protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Oleg Púrvov had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. After 84 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for GARGOYLES! Lilko Chervenski made an important save on a dangerous shot by Marian Zyskowski in the 88th minute. If Dick Björk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 91 minutes into the match, GARGOYLES's Marian Zyskowski sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Lilko Chervenski narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Velislav Shukerov fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 98th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Lilko Chervenski having to interfere. The FC Grivata fans had already started to leave before the final whistle blew. GARGOYLES were clearly better and deserved to take the win.