Ludogorets defeats CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea 3-0 in friendly

Ludogorets secured a 3-0 victory against Romanian second-division side CSM Râmnicu Vâlcea in a friendly match held at the Huvepharma Arena. The match served as an unofficial return for coach Igor Jovicic.

Erik Marcus opened the scoring in the 25th minute following a cross from Tekpetey. Shortly after, Ruan Seco had an opportunity to double the lead from a penalty kick, but his shot was saved by the goalkeeper. In the 43rd minute, Ruan Seco scored to make it 2-0 with a strike into the far corner. The team hit the woodwork twice during the match, including a shot by Bernard Tekpetey.

In the second half, Caio Vidal sealed the win in the 85th minute with a diagonal shot. The match also featured the debuts of several new players, including Ivo Gurbic, Omar Rekik, Ivan Zhelezko, and Amir Hajiahmethovic, who all started the game. Ludogorets is scheduled to play another friendly against Cherno More on October 4, with their official home return against Arda set for October 10.