Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Marek 1st with 48 points, Pirin Gotse Delchev 11th with 12, 36 apart. Marek had been under-performing their position — 8th on five-round form against 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.1/2.7 for Pirin Gotse Delchev and 2.8/0.75 for Marek (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.52.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Pirin Gotse Delchev. Marek entered with three wins in a row. Pirin Gotse Delchev had banked 1 of the last 15 points on offer; Marek, 9.
The venue was Gradski stadion in Gotse Delchev, with room for 18,037 spectators. On the scoreboard, Marek led 3-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-4.


