The legendary striker with No. 8 jersey, known for his relentless style and hot temper, did not hold back his tears before the match when the whole stadium paid tribute and remembered great Bulgarian defender and teammate of Stoichkov in CSKA and the national team - Trifon Ivanov. In the 14th minute of the match tears were again seen on the faces of players and fans who honored the memory of legendary Johan Cruyff. Nostalgia and memories, as well as lots of joy brought by the achievements of a whole generation of players were an integral part of this unique football match.

Krassimir Balakov scored a beautiful first goal of the match for Stoichkov's team after a pass from Emill Kostadinov. Until the end of the first half goalkeeper of the stars Jorge Campos repeatedly intervened decisively to stop Stoichkov's strikes, demonstrating his unique style of play. Just before the halftime there was a new goal for team "No.8" after a cross from Stoichkov and a header by Dimitar Berbatov. At the beginning of the second half Stoichkov made a great surprise to fans when together with some of his former teammates from Barcelona lifted the European Cup - the same one won with Cruyff. Later Martin Petrov replaced Stoichkov on the field and the score quickly turned 3:0. Ludovic Giuly scored a goal for the stars with a skillful shot but in the 65th minute of the game referee Atanas Uzununov called a penalty for the home team and Stoichkov stood behind the ball. With accuracy that is typical for him he scored the 4th goal for his team in the net guarded at the time by Felix Fernandez and the referee ended the game.

"I want to thank fans for the respect they show and for everything I have achieved. This celebration today is not for Hristo Stoichkov, it is for the fans. Without you there would have been no victories," Stoichkov said after the match and bowed in front of loyal fans.