Lokomotiv Plovdiv vs PFK CSKA Sofia
SOFIA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — Lokomotiv Plovdiv and PFK CSKA Sofia played to a 1-1 draw Wednesday at Stadion Vasil Levski in the Bulgarian Cup.
Santiago Godoy opened the scoring in the 11th minute. Lucas Ryan equalized in the 48th minute. Godoy added a second goal in the fifth minute of stoppage time.
The match unfolded at a deliberate pace early, with both sides probing for openings. Godoy’s first strike came from a sharp turn inside the area, slotting the ball past the goalkeeper. CSKA Sofia responded with sustained possession but struggled to break down a compact Lokomotiv defense until Ryan found space in the box and finished calmly.
The second half saw Lokomotiv Plovdiv regain control of the midfield, creating several half-chances that were either blocked or sent wide. Godoy’s late goal in stoppage time appeared to give the home side the lead, but the final score remained level after officials confirmed the tally.
Neither team earned a win in the competition. PFK CSKA Sofia’s season record in the Bulgarian Cup now stands at 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Lokomotiv Plovdiv’s record in the tournament is also 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw. Across all competitions, both clubs hold identical marks of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw.
The match was played at the national stadium in Sofia, which served as the designated home venue for Lokomotiv Plovdiv. The setting was not their usual home ground, but the club enjoyed the support of traveling fans who filled sections of the stands. CSKA Sofia’s supporters were also present in large numbers, creating a charged atmosphere.
Lokomotiv Plovdiv pressed early, forcing CSKA goalkeeper to make two saves in the opening 10 minutes. Godoy’s breakthrough came after a corner kick was only partially cleared. He collected the loose ball and fired a low shot into the far corner.
CSKA Sofia grew into the contest as the first half progressed. Their equalizer came shortly after the restart when a cross from the right flank found Ryan unmarked at the back post. He controlled the ball and swept it into the net.
The second half featured a tactical battle, with Lokomotiv Plovdiv pushing for a winner. Midfielder exchanges grew more physical, and both teams made substitutions to inject fresh energy. Godoy’s second goal occurred in the final moments of added time, when he latched onto a through ball and beat the advancing goalkeeper. Despite that strike, the match ended with each team having scored once.
The result leaves both sides searching for their first victory of the season. The Cup competition continues as the tournament progresses to later rounds.
Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1, PFK CSKA Sofia 0. Interstat’s ELO system had given Lokomotiv Plovdiv a 66.70 percent probability to win.