Spartak Pleven claimed a 2-1 victory over Marek in the Second League's Regular Season - 2 on 1 August 2026. The result keeps both sides in the lower half of the table after eight matches each. Spartak moved to 12th place while Marek remained 13th, both on 10 points with identical records of three wins, one draw and four defeats.
Spartak took the lead early, scoring in the 14th minute. Marek had the better of possession throughout but struggled to convert their dominance into clear chances. By then they were pushing forward, yet Spartak's defence held firm against the pressure.
Marek pulled level in the 62nd minute before Spartak responded immediately with a goal in the 64th. Two yellow cards came in quick succession around that period — one for Marek in the 54th and another for Spartak in the 61st. The momentum shifted quickly, and things came to a head in those final minutes of the half.
The statistics tell a story of imbalance. Marek enjoyed 65 per cent possession and registered 88 attacks compared to Spartak's 52, yet both sides produced four shots on target and five off target. Spartak needed less to be more effective. One mistake ends it, and in this case Marek paid the price for their inefficiency.
Both teams arrive at this result with similar points but different trajectories. Spartak have shown resilience, winning three of their last five matches including victories over Montana and Yantur 2019. Marek's form has been harder — five defeats in their last five outings, with heavy losses to CSKA Sofia and Septemvri Sofia. The gap remains narrow, but confidence may be shifting.