CSKA 1948 defeated Loko (Pd) 2:1 in a match from the 24th round of the First League. Petar Vitanov scored both goals for the home team's success, and reserve Diogo Abreu was accurate for Loko (Pd), reports BTA. Already in the 2nd minute, Loko (Pd) created a good opportunity when Julien Lamy was brought out alone against the goalkeeper, advanced, but was caught by Emil Tsenov and fell on the edge of the penalty area. Referee Krasen Georgiev decided that there were no prohibited actions by the "reds" player and let the game continue. The subsequent consultation with VAR confirmed the decision.
CSKA 1948 responded with two good opportunities to take the lead in the score. First, a shot by Evgeniy Serdyuk from a small angle was stopped by the good intervention of Boyan Milosavljevic.
After him, Paolo Sciortino shot diagonally, but the visitors' goalkeeper saved. Jonathan executed an excellent free kick, but Milosavljevic reflected with one hand.
Another opportunity for CSKA 1948 was wasted by Radoslav Kirilov, but in the 40th minute the “reds” still opened the score. Jonathan crossed from the left and found Petar Vitanov in the penalty area, who shot past the goalkeeper for 1:0.
After the resumption of play, the hosts continued with their strong performance. Evgeny Serdyuk sent the ball into the visitors' net for the second time, but after a VAR check, an offside was ruled out.
That's how it got to the 61st minute, when Lokomotiv's new signing Diogo Abreu equalized. The Portuguese replaced Vladimir Medved and seconds later, with a beautiful performance, left Levi Ntumba no chance – 1:1.
In the 89th minute, Birsent Karageren wasted an excellent opportunity for the hosts after being left uncovered in the penalty area, but his shot went wide.
CSKA 1948 waited for its moment in the second minute of added time of the match, when Petar Vitanov first took the ball from the opponent, and then coolly sent it into the net for 2:1.
24th round of the First League
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CSKA 1948 - Loko (Fri) 2:1
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