CSKA Sofia edged out Botev Plovdiv in a superb win on Sunday, 2x6, on matchday 3. Before this matchday, Nikolay Kirov's team came from a win, and Stamen Belchev 's team came from a defeat. Fernando Karanga was on fire.
The opening goal was scored by Fernando Karanga after 13 minutes. In the 29th minute, Tiago Rodrigues struck the second goal for CSKA Sofia. with 39 minutes on the clock, Lachezar Baltanov fired home for Botev Plovdiv.
After 54 minutes, Yordan Minev left the game early after seeing a red card. In the 61st minute, Sofia's team increased their lead with a goal from Fernando Karanga from the penalty spot. after 69 minutes, forward completed the hat-trick. With this goal, forward reached the landmark of four goals this season. With 75 minutes on the clock, Omar Kossoko fired home Plovdiv's team second goal. After 84 minutes, Stamen Belchev 's team extended their lead with a goal from Kiril Despodov. with 90 minutes already on the clock, forward scored the last goal of the match.
After the result CSKA Sofia are 5th in the table, with 4 points, while Botev Plovdiv sit 12th place, with 3 points. In relation to forthcoming league matches, Stamen Belchev 's team will play at home against Loko Plovdiv, whilst Nikolay Kirov's team will play away against Beroe.