VRATSA, Bulgaria (Interstat) — Etar defeated home side Pirin Blagoevgrad 2-0 on Friday at Stadion Hristo Botev in Vratsa, scoring both goals in the closing stages. After a scoreless first half, Etar broke through in the 79th minute and added another in the second minute of stoppage time. Etar received yellow cards in the 43rd and 87th minutes, while Pirin Blagoevgrad was booked in the 90th. Etar’s record in the competition is now 2-1, and its overall record stands at 3-2. Pirin Blagoevgrad is 0-3-1 in the competition and 1-4-1 overall. The visitors’ win followed recent results that included a loss at Spartak Pleven, a home loss to Spartak Varna, a home win over Fratria and a road win at Chernomorets Balchik. Pirin Blagoevgrad had lost at Lok. Gorna, fallen at home to Hebar, drawn with Spartak Pleven, won at Mezdra and lost at Rilski Sportist. Etar’s late goals decided a match that remained tight until the final stretch.