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National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725, Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Gancho Choroleev made the kick off which started today's match. Antonis Karaveris took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gancho Choroleev, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antonis Karaveris made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yavor Lisichkov in the 6th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Belcho Vaysilov during the 7th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. With a little luck, Bulgaria's Albert Shatov got control of the ball when Alkaios Manaras tried to sneak it across the goal line. Greece's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Kostas Megalios in the 9th minute. 13 minutes into the match, Greece's goal looked a bit too open when Yavor Lisichkov came free, but Antonis Karaveris reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albert Shatov made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alkaios Manaras in the 15th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Yavor Lisichkov in the 18th minute of play forced Greece's goalkeeper Antonis Karaveris to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Bulgaria's Albert Shatov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alexandros Leras in the 19th minute of play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Alkaios Manaras got free with Albert Shatov in the 21st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 24th minute Yavor Lisichkov shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antonis Karaveris saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Albert Shatov made a fantastic save in the 26th minute, when Alkaios Manaras sent off a good shot on target. Greece were awarded a corner in the 33th minute after Bulgaria's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Kostas Megalios took the corner. Antonis Karaveris showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yavor Lisichkov in the 36th minute of the match. 38 minutes into the match, Greece's goal looked a bit too open when Yavor Lisichkov came free, but Antonis Karaveris reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 40 minutes into the match, Greece's goal looked a bit too open when Yavor Lisichkov came free, but Antonis Karaveris reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Albert Shatov made a fantastic save in the 43rd minute, when Alkaios Manaras sent off a good shot on target. The Greece players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Bulgaria were winning 0-1.

Bulgaria's Albert Shatov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alkaios Manaras in the 52nd minute of play. 54 minutes into the match, Greece's goalkeeper Antonis Karaveris had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Yavor Lisichkov. Thanks to some nice moves Yavor Lisichkov could shoot a difficult shot in the 54th minute, which Antonis Karaveris however easily saved by the left post. Albert Shatov showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alkaios Manaras in the 58th minute of the match. Greece's Filippos Mouratidis was substituted for Themistoklis Sarantis. Antonis Karaveris showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Yavor Lisichkov in the 65th minute of the match. In the 72nd match minute, Bulgaria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Belcho Vaysilov to maneuver through the defense. In the 73rd match minute, Bulgaria was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Belcho Vaysilov to maneuver through the defense. 75 minutes into the game, Giorgos Sideris cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-1. Albert Shatov was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 78 minutes into the match, Bulgaria's goal looked a bit too open when Giorgos Sideris came free, but Albert Shatov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Kostas Megalios hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. 83 minutes into the match, Bulgaria's goal looked a bit too open when Alexandros Leras came free, but Albert Shatov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 84 minutes Bulgaria's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Kostas Megalios who took care of the corner kick. Kostas Megalios made a great header on Greece's corner, it was just that Bulgaria's Albert Shatov managed to reach the ball for a save. 88 minutes into the match, Giorgos Sideris had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Albert Shatov. Bulgaria's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Giorgos Sideris was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-1. Alexandros Leras recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 92nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Albert Shatov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Giorgos Sideris, who was totally free with the ball in the 95th minute. Greece were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Bulgaria for a fine match.