CSKA Sofia clinches first league win 3‑2 over Botev Plovdiv
CSKA Sofia earned its opening victory of the season by defeating Botev Plovdiv 3‑2 at Sofia’s Vasil Levski National Stadium. Joël Zvarc opened the scoring and later added a second strike, while Yohanis Pitas secured the winner in the final minutes. Botev’s lone goal came from Carlos Algara after a corner.
The match featured a dramatic swing, with CSKA overturning a 0‑1 deficit and netting two quick goals late in the game. Coach Hristo Yanev praised the win but criticised the team’s overall performance, highlighting a lack of aggression and confidence. Fan chants of “Ostavka” (resignation) echoed throughout the stadium despite the result. Mid‑fielder Stefano Sensi was noted for his influential play throughout the fixture.
The three points move CSKA up the league table and provide momentum ahead of their upcoming Europa League tie against Qarabağ.
Entities: Botev Plovdiv · CSKA Sofia · Carlos Algara · Hristo Yanev · Joel Zvarc · Joël Zwart · Stefano Sensi · Vasil Levski National Stadium · Vasil Levski Stadium
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The victory was CSKA's first win of the new season, raising their points total to four.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joel Zvarc scored two goals for CSKA, in the 41st minute and the 90th minute.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carlos Algara scored for Botev Plovdiv in the 39th minute.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Asen Chandarov scored for Botev Plovdiv in extra time.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The match was played at Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match referee was Martin Velikov.
- [● 2 SOURCES] CSKA Sofia defeated Botev Plovdiv 3‑2 in an efbet Liga match. (16df5bcf-3b8a-4458-8fb5-4d057433e1ff, fd292a57-9d87-4831-a93e-e16775c4cfe1)
- [● 2 SOURCES] A tribute was paid to former CSKA captain Trifon Ivanov before kickoff.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Yoannis Pitas scored one goal for CSKA Sofia. (player goal tally)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Joël Zwart scored two goals for CSKA Sofia. (player goal tally)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] After the win, CSKA Sofia had four points after two league rounds. (league standing)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match was played at the National Stadium “Vasil Levski”. (venue)