Lokomotiv (Plovdiv) 0:1 CSKA, Over 30,000 Attend Final
- 20 May 2026 | 19:27
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Lokomotiv (Plovdiv) and CSKA played a 0-1 match in the final of the Sesame Cup in Bulgaria. Leandro Godoy opened the scoring in the 11th minute.
Lokomotiv's New Lineup
The "Smurfs" fielded a completely new 11 compared to the starting lineup in their recent 0-4 championship defeat to Arda. In contrast, the "Reds" made fewer changes, with Pitass and Godoy starting from the first minute.
The Match
A light snowfall just before the match didn't deter the passionate fans from performing impressive choreographies. In the 4th minute, Idriz narrowly missed a goal. CSKA took the lead in the 11th minute with Godoy scoring from a header. Lokomotiv nearly equalized but was thwarted by a save from Lapuhov. CSKA continued to pressure with a free-kick attempt from Brähimi. In the 25th minute, Ivanov had to be replaced due to an injury.
Final Score: LOKOMOTIV (PLOVDIV) 0:1 CSKA
Lokomotiv (Plovdiv): 1. Milosavlevich, 2. Kova, 4. Kindrish, 5. Pavlov, 7. Idriz, 12. Ali, 13. Rian, 22. Ivanov, 39. Umurbayev, 77. Cvartz, 94. Itu
CSKA: 21. Lapuhov, 2. Pastor, 14. Ivanov, 32. Rodriguez, 17. Martino, 6. Jordao, 11. Brähimi, 99. Eto'o, 10. Ebong, 28. Pitass, 9. Godoy
Photography: Sportal.bg
CSKA's dominance was clear, but Plovdiv nearly made a comeback! This match showed the power of a well-organized team. Can we expect a rematch in the next season's finals?