Match Report
In the standings it was Maritsa Plovdiv 2nd on 75 points, Neftohimik 4th on 66 — separated by 9. Recent form told a different story for Maritsa Plovdiv: only 13th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Scoring rates set the scale: Maritsa Plovdiv 2.5 scored and 1.11 conceded per game, Neftohimik 1.47 and 1.08, with the league averaging 1.55.
The venue was Sporten kompleks Botev 1912, with room for 18,700 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Maritsa Plovdiv led 3-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 4-0.




