Botev Vratsa defeats Septemvri Sofia 3-2 in First League comeback

Botev Vratsa secured a 3-2 comeback victory against Septemvri Sofia in the opening match of the eighth round of the Bulgarian First League at the Vasil Levski National Stadium.

Septemvri Sofia initially took control of the match, with Galin Ivanov scoring to complete a comeback that put the Sofia-based team ahead. However, Botev Vratsa responded in the closing stages. After Filip Gigov equalized for Septemvri in the 86th minute to make it 2-2, Botev Vratsa managed to score again in the final minutes to clinch the win.

The match featured contrasting recent forms for both sides. Septemvri Sofia, led by coach Simão Freitas, has shown an attacking philosophy that moved them up to sixth place in the standings despite early season struggles. Conversely, Botev Vratsa, coached by Todor Simov, has struggled with consistency, recording five losses and only one win and one draw since the start of the campaign.