Loko (Plovdiv) 1-1 CSKA, Two Goals Concede by the Reds
- 20 May 2026 | 20:35
Loko (Plovdiv) and CSKA tied 1-1 in the final of the Sesame Cup of Bulgaria. Leandro Godoy opened the scoring for Loko in the 11th minute, followed by Lucas Rian's equalizer for CSKA in the 47th. The match featured a mix of intense action and dramatic moments, with both teams showing resilience throughout the game.
The Match Overview
Before the start, a snow-like rain fell over Sofia, but it did not affect the excitement of the crowd. Loko (Plovdiv) made significant changes to their starting lineup compared to their recent heavy defeat against Arda. In contrast, CSKA maintained a relatively unchanged lineup, with notable inclusions of Godoy and Pitas.
The match opened with Loko (Plovdiv) creating an early opportunity in the 4th minute, but Idriz missed his shot. CSKA took the lead in the 11th minute when Godoy scored after a corner. Loko (Plovdiv) responded quickly and had several close calls, including a corner kick and a header by Rian that was saved by Lapuhov.
Second Half and Equalizer
The second half began with Loko (Plovdiv) taking control. In the 47th minute, Lucas Rian equalized for CSKA with a header from a corner, matching Godoy's earlier goal. Both teams continued to push for a winning goal, with Loko (Plovdiv) having several shots on goal and CSKA missing a few opportunities themselves. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Final Scores:
0:1 Leandro Godoy 11
1:1 Lucas Rian 47
Lokomotiv (Plovdiv): 1. Milosavlevich, 2. Kova, 4. Kindrish, 5. Pavlov, 7. Idriz, 12. Ali, 13. Rian, 22. Ivanov, 39. Umarbaev, 77. Zvarc, 94. Itu
CSKA: 21. Lapuhov, 2. Pastor, . Ivanov, 32. Rodriguez, 17. Martino, 6. Jordao, 11. Brahimi, 99. Eto'o, 10. Ebong, 28. Pitas, 9. Godoy
Can you believe that Loko managed to pull off a draw in such a crucial match? Their fight and determination were truly impressive. What do you think about their chances in the upcoming season?