Lokomotiv Plovdiv clinches season‑opening 2‑1 win over Septemvri

Lokomotiv Plovdiv defeated Septemvri Sofia 2‑1 in the second round of Bulgaria’s First League at the “Lauta” stadium. Julien Lami opened the scoring in the fifth minute, Alexander Jamov levelled before halftime, and Katlin Itu secured the victory in the 88th minute after a VAR review confirmed the goal. The match was refereed by Volen Chinkov and was broadcast live on Diema Sport and Gong.bg. The win gives Lokomotiv three points, their first of the season, and comes as the club celebrates its 100‑year anniversary, a milestone highlighted in pre‑match coverage. After a period of near‑relegation two seasons ago, the team has shown a marked improvement, reaching a European playoff and a domestic cup final last year. The victory was described as a “dramatic” finish and was praised by supporters in Plovdiv.