Beroe Stara Zagora 0‑1 Septemvri Sofia | Bulgarian First League | May 19, 2026

Beroe Stara Zagora’s hopes of a top‑half finish suffered a blow on Tuesday night as they fell to a narrow 1‑0 defeat at home to Septemvri Sofia. A solitary goal midway through the first half was enough to give the visitors all three points in a contest dominated by tactical discipline and defensive organisation.

Match Decider

The only goal of the game arrived in the 28th minute. Septemvri Sofia winger Daniel Mladenov received the ball on the right flank, cut inside onto his left foot, and unleashed a curling shot that beat Beroe goalkeeper Plamen Iliev at his near post. It was a moment of individual quality that lit up an otherwise cagey affair.

Beroe tried to respond before half‑time, with striker Ivan Todorov heading just wide from a corner. However, Septemvri’s backline, marshalled by veteran centre‑back Georgi Georgiev, remained resolute.

Second Half – Beroe Push but Fail to Equalise

The home side came out with more urgency after the break. Coach Petar Petrov introduced attacking substitutes, but Septemvri’s compact 4‑4‑2 shape made it difficult for Beroe to create clear openings. The best chance fell to substitute Martin Stoyanov in the 78th minute, but his close‑range effort was blocked by a sliding defender.

Septemvri Sofia managed the game well in the final stages, using possession to run down the clock. Beroe’s frustration boiled over in stoppage time when midfielder Hristo Ivanov received a yellow card for a late challenge.

Key Stats

• Possession: Beroe 58% – 42% Septemvri
• Shots on target: Beroe 3 – 4 Septemvri
• Corners: Beroe 7 – 2 Septemvri

Table Context

The defeat leaves Beroe Stara Zagora in 11th place, now five points adrift of the top six. Septemvri Sofia, meanwhile, climb to 8th and keep alive their slim hopes of a European qualification spot.