National Team Friendly

National Stadium
Spectators: 10334 (Terracing: 7751, Seating: 2377, VIP seats: 206) Gergin Kerkenyakov made the kick off and thus started the match. In the 6th minute Christian Flor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Doncho Nolev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. U21 Bulgaria's Doncho Nolev played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Christian Flor in the 11th minute of play. In the 14th minute Christian Flor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Doncho Nolev saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Doncho Nolev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Julio Roca, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jacinto Gomesano was out of position in the 17 minute of play, and Evtim Bandrov capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Evtim Bandrov really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Doncho Nolev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Christian Flor, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. The supporters of U21 Argentina booed when U21 Bulgaria was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Evtim Bandrov didn't get a good kick on the ball. Doncho Nolev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Flor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Doncho Nolev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Flor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 25th minute, Gabriel Chuklev hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With his leg Jacinto Gomesano managed to avoid a goal in the 28thth minute, when U21 Bulgaria's Gergin Kerkenyakov fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. The supporters of U21 Bulgaria booed when U21 Argentina was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Julio Roca didn't get a good kick on the ball. The audience thought a goal was coming when Evtim Bandrov got free with Jacinto Gomesano in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Doncho Nolev took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Christian Flor, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Vladislav Romanov fell near the penalty area in the 39th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 Bulgaria's protests and gave Vladislav Romanov a yellow card for diving instead. Vladislav Romanov kicked well hit freekick during the 39th minute of the match. Zlatko Bondikov kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After 45 played minutes U21 Bulgaria got a freekick which was hit by Zlatko Bondikov. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

U21 Bulgaria's Tzvyatko Michkov was substituted for Gergin Kerkenyakov. The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Julio Roca stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. With a little luck, U21 Bulgaria's Doncho Nolev got control of the ball when Christian Flor tried to sneak it across the goal line. Doncho Nolev showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Julio Roca, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. 55 minutes into the match, U21 Argentina's goal looked a bit too open when Tzvyatko Michkov came free, but Jacinto Gomesano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The corner led U21 Bulgaria's Tzvyatko Michkov to fire away a dangerous shot which Jacinto Gomesano despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Gruyo Arbov made in the 59th minute of the game a sloppy throw-in which Genadi Bozhilski however managed to control. Doncho Nolev stood somewhat misplaced when Christian Flor came free in front of goal and shot 1-1 to the left of him in the 61 minute. U21 Argentina made a substitution. Andres Costante replaced Christian Flor. 67 minutes into the match, U21 Bulgaria's goal looked a bit too open when Julio Roca came free, but Doncho Nolev reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gruyo Arbov 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. U21 Argentina made a substitution. Leonides Pasqual replaced Américo Patrone. After 73 minutes, Youssef Khalil mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the U21 Argentina and the U21 Bulgaria players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to U21 Argentina getting a freekick after 73 minutes play. Youssef Khalil hit a great ball. Jacinto Gomesano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Tzvyatko Michkov, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. Evtim Bandrov sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Vladislav Romanov got his second yellow card in the match during the 81st minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. After a rather tough play, U21 Bulgaria's Vladislav Romanov got a free kick in the 82nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Damyan Adamov during the 85th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 85 played minutes U21 Bulgaria got a freekick which was hit by Damyan Adamov. Andres Costante sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The crowd rose to their feet as Andres Costante kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Doncho Nolev. That made the score 1-2 in the 96 minute of play. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. U21 Argentina had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.