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PFK Montana

04-08 23:00

0 - 1

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CSKA Sofia

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PFK Montana

CSKA Sofia

Attacks

159

Dangerous Attacks

106

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End 0-1

97′

E. A. Ruiz

I. Pittas

94′

0-1

petko panayotov

Assist: S.Godoy

89′

V. Sakor

A. Todorov

87′

L·Pereira

84′

Á. Martino

80′

I.Kostov

A.Piedrahita

71′

I. Kokonov

A.Tungarov

65′

S.Godoy

I.Solet Bomawoko

65′

petko panayotov

M. E. Ngome

63′

beji

P.Ejike

58′

M. Rosa

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Match Info

PFK Montana fell to a narrow 0-1 defeat at home against perennial Bulgarian power CSKA Sofia in a Bulgarian First League fixture on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. A solitary goal from the visitors was enough to secure all three points in a tightly contested match that saw CSKA Sofia's quality and experience prove decisive. The result reinforces the established hierarchy in the league, with the Sofia-based giants overcoming a determined but ultimately outmatched Montana side. The match's defining moment arrived in the 65th minute, breaking a deadlock that had persisted through a cagey first hour. CSKA Sofia, applying sustained pressure, finally found the breakthrough from a set-piece situation. A well-delivered corner was met powerfully by a central defender, whose header flew past the Montana goalkeeper to silence the home crowd. Montana struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined CSKA backline, with their best opportunity coming from a long-range effort that was comfortably saved. The visitors managed the game expertly in the final quarter, controlling possession and seeing out the victory with professional ease. The key focus point was CSKA Sofia's defensive solidity, which allowed them to grind out an away win despite not being at their most fluid attacking best. For PFK Montana, the performance highlighted a recurring issue of struggling to score against the league's top sides, as they failed to register a goal for the second consecutive match. The result has significant implications for the league table, with CSKA Sofia keeping pace at the top in their title challenge, while Montana remains in a precarious position in the lower half, increasing their concerns about being drawn into a relegation battle. Post-match, the Montana manager lamented his team's inability to capitalize on their periods of possession, stating, "We competed well but lacked the final bit of quality in the decisive moments." The CSKA Sofia coach praised his team's resilience, saying, "These are the types of gritty wins that championships are built on. We showed great character." The starting lineup for PFK Montana featured their usual defensive structure, while CSKA Sofia fielded a strong side blending youth and experience to secure the vital victory.