Botev Plovdiv delivered a stunning away performance, thrashing Lokomotiv Sofia 5-1 in the Bulgarian Cup on December 15, 2024. The visitors advanced to the next round in emphatic fashion, completely overpowering their opponents on their own ground. Botev Plovdiv came flying out of the blocks, scoring two quick goals in the opening twenty minutes to stun the home crowd. Lokomotiv Sofia managed to pull one back before halftime to offer a glimmer of hope. However, any comeback was swiftly extinguished in the second half as Botev Plovdiv scored three more times, demonstrating ruthless attacking play. The heavy defeat was a cup disaster for Lokomotiv Sofia, while Botev Plovdiv sent a strong message to other contenders. The Botev coach expressed delight at his team's execution, while the Lokomotiv manager was left to rue a defensive collapse.