CSKA Sofia vs. Lokomotiv Plovdiv: Match Report
This report details the match between CSKA Sofia and Lokomotiv Plovdiv, which CSKA won 2-1.
Key Moments & Summary:
CSKA Sofia secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Lokomotiv Plovdiv, with both goals coming from Leandro Godoy. Godoy scored in the 35th minute to give CSKA the initial lead. lokomotiv equalized in the 84th minute through Juan Perea. The decisive moment came in the 95th minute when CSKA was awarded a penalty after a VAR review, which Godoy confidently converted.
match Details:
* Final Score: CSKA – Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2:1
* Goalscorers:
* CSKA: Leandro godoy (35′,90+5′)
* Lokomotiv Plovdiv: Juan Perea (84′)
Match Flow:
The first half saw CSKA take the lead through Godoy. The second half was more competitive, with Lokomotiv finding an equalizer late in the game.The match appeared headed for a draw until a controversial penalty decision in added time, which Godoy capitalized on to secure the win for CSKA. Prior to the penalty, CSKA had opportunities to regain the lead, with Angelo Martino’s cross and a combination play between Pitas and Godoy creating chances.
Lineups:
CSKA:
* starting XI: Lapoukhov, Pastor, Delova, Ivanov (K), Martino, Seger (62′ Lapeña), Eto’o (81′ turitsov), Iliev (62′ Panayotov), Scarshem, Pitas, Godoy
* Reserves: Busato, Sanyang, Lapeña, Cordoba, Chorbadzhiyski, Turitsov, Dodai, Julian Iliev, Panayotov
* coach: Hristo Yanev
Lokomotiv Plovdiv:
* Starting XI: Milosavljevic, Kova, Riyan, Ruskov, Espinosa, Ivanov, Ali (79′ Iliev), Itu, Umarbaev (K), Idriz (67′ Politino), Perea
* Reserves: Zovko, Iliev, Nikolaev, Pavlov, Andreev, Velev, Kindrish, Politino
