Botev Plovdiv defeats Spartak Varna 3-2 amid stadium power outages

Botev Plovdiv secured a dramatic 3-2 victory against Spartak Varna in the fourth round of the efbet Liga. The match, held at Hristo Botev Stadium, was marked by high tension and two separate interruptions due to power outages in the area.

Botev Plovdiv established an early lead with goals from Franklin Mascote, Asen Chandarov, and Samuel Kalu. However, Spartak Varna mounted a comeback in the second half, aided by an own goal from Simeon Petrov and a late strike by Ahmed Ahmedov in stoppage time.

Spartak Varna coach Yasen Petrov noted that while his team played timidly in the first half, they showed character in the second. The win brings Botev Plovdiv to 7 points, while Spartak Varna also sits at 7 points but occupies a lower position due to goal difference.