PFK Slavia Sofia 2, Spartak Plovdiv 1

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria (Interstat) — PFK Slavia Sofia delivered a major upset in the Bulgarian Cup on Wednesday, stunning the undefeated Spartak Plovdiv 2-1 at Stadion Todor Diev. The victory, powered by two early goals from Kristiyan Balov, defied overwhelming projections that favored the dominant home side. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-0 win for Spartak Plovdiv, and its ELO system gave the hosts a 78.5 percent probability of advancing. Instead, Slavia Sofia seized control of the match with a rapid-fire double from Balov in the 26th minute. The quick succession of goals put the visitors in a commanding position… Read more...