Osam Lovech — Chardafon Gabrovo: 34:33, A RHG

Osam Lovech edged past Chardafon 34:33 in the A RHG on Saturday. The result leaves both sides level on two points after two matches, each with one win and one draw between them. It was a close affair from start to finish, with the home side pulling through at the death.

They sit fifth and fourth in the table respectively before this game, but the gap between them has narrowed to nothing. Two points apiece after two games means the standings are still fluid. And here's the thing — when teams are this evenly matched, you can expect a tight contest.

Osam Lovech have been mixed in form recently. They lost 25:35 to Fregata Burgas in their last outing, but before that they beat Levski Sofia 36:32. Chardafon's run has been similar — they won 30:29 against Shumen last time out, but had a heavy 0:10 defeat to Dobrudzha earlier in March.

Our prediction called for a home win with 57 per cent confidence, and that came good. The home advantage told in a game where neither side could break clear. By then, the momentum had shifted toward the hosts after a period of caution.

The result keeps both teams in touch at the top of the early table. Two points after two games is not much, but it is enough to have people talking. The season is still young, and this one was worth watching.