Levski qualified for the quarterfinals of the Bulgarian Cup tournament. “The Blues“ defeated Dunav Ruse with difficulty 1:0, after the reserve in this match Wanderson Tsunami scored in the 77th minute, BTA reports.
Levski started the match more actively. In the first minutes, Patrik Mislovic tried to make things difficult for the visitors' goalkeeper from Ruse, Daniel Nikolov, but without success.
The hosts created a new opportunity through Alexander Kolev, who was stopped by a good intervention in the defense of Kamen Hadzhiev.
In the 29th minute, Dunav missed the lead after Radoslav Apostolov intercepted the ball at the near post and deflected it towards the goal with his heel, but his shot hit the post. Four minutes later, Jacques Pehlivanov wasted another chance for Ruse.
Levski responded with a chance in front of Kolev, who shot wide of the target.
In the 45th minute, Daniel Nikolov missed the ball after a cross by Fabio Lima. Preslav Bachev took a shot, but a defender in white managed to clear it in front of the goal line.
During the break, Stanislav Genchev took Preslav Bachev and Fabio Lima out of the game, and Iliyan Stefanov and Everton Bala came in their place. In the 55th minute, Kristian Dimitrov was close to opening the scoring, but Nikolov saved.
Levski imposed dominance and Iliyan Stefanov and Alex Kolev made mistakes.
This is how it came to the 77th minute, when Everton Bala crossed from a corner, and Stoyan Predev deflected the ball to the far post, where Tsunami scored in the goal for 1:0.
In the added time of the match, Levski missed doubling its lead. Mustafa Sangare was fouled in the penalty area by Can Hasan and the referee awarded a penalty. Marin Petkov (left) took the shot, but Nikolov managed to save.