CSKA Sofia II Extend Dominance Over Relegation-Bound Pirin
CSKA Sofia II secured a comfortable 3-0 victory against Pirin Blagoevgrad in the Second League's Regular Season on August 3rd. The visitors took control early and never looked back, finishing with three goals to none. To be fair, the result reflected what was visible throughout the match. Pirin, sitting bottom of the table with zero points from eight games, found themselves outplayed once more.
The first goal came in the 72nd minute, breaking a pattern of defensive solidity that had held for most of the contest. Pirin had weathered pressure, but the breakthrough changed everything. By then, the hosts had already picked up two yellow cards, suggesting their frustration was mounting. The visitors added two more goals in quick succession — one in the 84th minute and another in the 89th — to seal the victory.
Cards dotted the match, with both sides picking up two yellows each. Pirin's came at 30 and 40 minutes, while CSKA's arrived later at 55 and 73. The discipline issue wasn't the story, but it told part of it. Pirin were chasing shadows, and the cards reflected that desperation.
The statistics paint a clear picture. CSKA enjoyed 62% possession and launched 137 attacks compared to Pirin's 110. What's striking is the efficiency — the visitors registered four shots on target and scored three times. Pirin managed just one shot on target from their 110 attacks. And here's the thing: possession and shots meant little when the result was already decided.
The gap in the table has widened. CSKA sit fifth with 14 points from eight games, while Pirin remain at the foot with none. This result extends CSKA's unbeaten run, which includes a draw against Vihren and victories over Lokomotiv and Minyor. Pirin's misery continues — eight losses in a row, including heavy defeats to Dobrudzha and Marek. The visitors saw it out without looking back.