CSKA Sofia secured a convincing 3-0 win over September Sofia in the first league regular season on Sunday. The visitors opened the scoring before half-time from the penalty spot and added two more goals in the second period to extend their unbeaten run. The result leaves September rooted in ninth place while CSKA move further clear in the upper half of the table.
The first half contained one decisive moment. I. Pittas converted a penalty in the 45th minute to give CSKA the lead, then was substituted immediately after the break. September had their chances but could not find the equaliser, and by then the visitors were already in control of the match.
The second half saw CSKA increase their dominance. L. Godoy added a second goal in the 72nd minute before J. Eto'o sealed the victory in the 81st. September made several changes trying to respond, but the gap was too wide to bridge.
September registered more attacks overall with 80 compared to 68 for the visitors, but accuracy told a different story. Their shots accuracy sat at 0.71 while CSKA managed only 0.42, yet both sides landed five shots on target. The hosts had more corners too, but the visitors took advantage of their opportunities.
The result matters for both sides right now. September remain on eight points from eight games, still searching for consistency after a heavy defeat to Levski last weekend. CSKA sit third on 17 points from seven matches, and this win extends their unbeaten start to the domestic season.