Marek and Septemvri finished 1:1 in the derby at the top of the 30th round of the Second League, played at the Bonchuk Stadium. Dupnicani took the lead in the first half through Ljubomir Kostov, but a stoppage-time goal from Jean-Pierre da Silva gave the capital team a point in the first leg under Nikolay Mitov on his return to the club.
Tancho Kalpakov’s team is 3rd with 54 points, while the Sofia team is 2nd with 4 points more.
The match started better for Marek. Nikolay Ganchev and Lyubomir Kostov combined and the latter shot, but his shot was saved by Dimitar Sheitanov.
In the 6th minute Septemvri also had a good opportunity. Jean-Pierre da Silva found himself in an excellent position in the penalty box. His performance did not trouble the home goalkeeper Plamen Mladenov.
Seven minutes later, the visitors had serious claims for a penalty. Martin Stoyanov was brought down by Hristo Karakanski in the penalty area. The head referee Stoyan Arsov showed a yellow card to the September player for simulation.
In the 15th minute, the team from Dupnitsa managed to take the lead. Lyubomir Simeonov crossed, the defense of the capital team did not clear well and the ball landed on Ganchev’s feet. He, in turn, sent a cross that reached Simeonov. He crossed sharply on the ground parallel to the goal line, and there was Kostov, who opened the scoring with a nice shot.
September could equalize just 4 minutes later. Martin Toshev made a header, but his attempt was not accurate.
In the 33rd minute, the hosts were close to a second goal. Ganchev crossed, Sheitanov was not convincing and the ball reached Boyan Stoynev. However, he failed to realize.
There weren’t many chances in the second half. Viktor Ochai found Ivan Arsov at the far post. The defender also did not make an accurate shot.
It looked like Marek was going for the three points, but in extra time Septemvri equalized. Jean-Pierre da Silva controlled a pass in the penalty area and with a powerful shot left no chance to the hosts’ guard.
In the next round, the Dupnish team will visit Sportist Svoge, while Septemvri will play with Dobrudzha.
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