Septemvri Sofia 1, PFK Slavia Sofia 2

SOFIA (Interstat) — PFK Slavia Sofia defeated its city rival Septemvri Sofia 2-1 on Wednesday in a Bulgarian First League match at Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov, spoiling Septemvri’s season opener. Lazar Marin put Slavia ahead in the eighth minute, finishing a quick build-up from the right flank. Septemvri equalized in the 50th minute when Boris Todorov slotted home from close range after a scramble inside the penalty area. The match appeared headed for a draw until Dominik Ivkič struck in the 87th minute, collecting a pass at the top of the box and curling a low shot inside the far post… Read more...