Nesepar claimed a narrow 1-0 victory away to Sportist Svoge in the fourth round of the Second League on Saturday. The decisive moment arrived in stoppage time when S. Statev fired home to secure all three points for the visitors. The result leaves the away side nine points clear of the hosts in the standings.
The match remained goalless until the final moments, with Sportist Svoge controlling possession but struggling to create clear chances. Statev's strike in the 90th minute and two seconds of added time closed out a frustrating afternoon for the home side.
Sportist Svoge made three changes at half-time, bringing on D. Cabanelas, K. Nhaga, and F. Mikayla in search of a breakthrough. The visitors responded with their own alterations, introducing S. Pergelov and V. Dotsev in the 58th minute, followed by R. Ismailov and later I. Kolev.
Statistics told a familiar story. Sportist Svoge enjoyed 56 per cent of possession and launched 85 attacks, yet managed only three shots on target from twelve attempts. Nesepar, despite their 44 per cent share of the ball, recorded six shots on target and converted one into the decisive goal.
The defeat drops Sportist Svoge further down the table to 16th place on six points. They have won one, drawn three, and lost three of their seven matches so far. A win against Pirin Blagoevgrad last time out offered little consolation.
Nesepar move up to ninth with ten points from seven games. Three victories, one draw, and three defeats leave them mid-table but with momentum from their recent 2-0 triumph over Dobrudzha.