Bulgarian Vtora Liga: Ludogorets II 1-1 Fratria. The match was played at the Ludogorets training complex in Razgrad. The reserve side of Bulgarian giants Ludogorets Razgrad was held to a 1-1 draw by a determined Fratria outfit in a Vtora Liga fixture that highlighted the competitive nature of Bulgaria's second tier. Fratria took a surprise lead midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error to slot home. Ludogorets II, featuring several promising academy talents, piled on the pressure after the break and found a deserved equalizer around the 70-minute mark through a powerful header from a corner. Both teams had chances to win it late, with Fratria hitting the crossbar and the hosts seeing a shot cleared off the line, but the points were shared. The draw does little to alter the standings significantly for either side, with Ludogorets II continuing their development season and Fratria picking up a respectable point on the road. The Fratria coach expressed pride in his team's work ethic, saying, "We came here with a plan and executed it well for large parts. A point is a fair result." The Ludogorets II manager focused on the positives for his young squad, noting their improved second-half response.