The Byzantine vanguard concentrated their attack on the centre where the Bulgarian leaders were positioned, but once the two main forces met and hand to hand combat ensued, the Bulgarians stationed on the heights showered the Byzantine force below with rocks and arrows.
The Byzantine vanguard concentrated their attack on the centre. The Bulgarian leaders were positioned. The Bulgarians stationed on the heights showered the Byzantine force below with rocks and arrows. The two main forces met. The two main forces ensued.