Levski Sofia claimed a hard-fought 2-1 win over Cherno More Varna in the Bulgarian First League, a crucial result in the race for European places. The match at the Stadion Georgi Asparuhov was decided by a late goal, sending the home fans into delirium. Cherno More Varna shocked the home crowd by taking an early lead against the run of play with a swift counter-attack. Levski responded with relentless pressure and deservedly equalized before halftime through a powerful strike from outside the box. The second half was a tense affair, with Levski pushing for a winner that finally arrived in the 85th minute, a header from a corner securing all three points. The visitors argued for a foul in the buildup to the winning goal, but the referee allowed it to stand. This victory is vital for Levski Sofia's league table position, keeping them in contention for a top-two finish, while Cherno More's hopes of breaking into the European spots suffer a setback.