CSKA Sofia secured a comfortable 3-1 victory over Cherno More Varna at the Балгарска Армия Стадиум on Saturday evening. The hosts dominated the first half with three goals in quick succession before the visitors managed a late consolation. This result keeps CSKA Sofia firmly in third place in the First League table while Cherno More Varna remain rooted to tenth.
Stefano Sensi opened the scoring in the twentieth minute, finding space in the box to slot home after a period of sustained pressure. By then, CSKA Sofia had already established their rhythm and were moving the ball with purpose. The visitors struggled to contain the home side's attacking movements, particularly down the flanks.
Joël Zwarts doubled the lead just ten minutes later, capitalising on defensive disorganisation before Celso Sidney added a third before half-time. These three goals came from three different players, showcasing the depth of CSKA Sofia's attacking options. Cherno More Varna were simply outclassed in those crucial twenty minutes, and here's the thing — they never really recovered.
The visitors finally got on the scoreboard through Leandro Godoy in the eighty-sixth minute, but it was too little, too late. CSKA Sofia made several changes during the second half, bringing on fresh legs to see out the game. Isaac Solet and Ioannis Pittas were among those introduced, but the result was never in doubt.
The match statistics tell a clear story of CSKA Sofia's dominance. They enjoyed 62 per cent possession and registered 129 attacks compared to Cherno More Varna's 88. Both sides managed three shots on target, but CSKA Sofia's efficiency was far superior.
This victory extends CSKA Sofia's unbeaten run to seven games, with six wins and a draw already in the bag. Cherno More Varna's defeat means they remain five points from safety with only two games left to play. The gap between these two sides in the table has now grown considerably.