| Metric | FK Spartak 1918 Varna | FC CSKA 1948 |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow cards | 2 | 1 |
| Red cards | 0 | 0 |
Spartak Varna started sharply and had the early score when Stojanovski struck in the 13th minute. CSKA 1948 then picked up a first-half booking for Marto Boychev at 18'27'', and the home side stayed on top. Tshitoku doubled the lead at 43'58'', with the goal confirmed after a VAR check at 45'00'', giving Spartak a commanding halftime advantage.
The visitors reacted immediately after the interval with four substitutions at the break, including Maciel's introduction. Their route back opened when VAR awarded a penalty at 49'24'', and Diallo converted two minutes later to cut the deficit to 2-1. Spartak's Tsvetoslav Marinov was booked soon after as the pressure built.
Maciel completed the comeback at 76'37'', finishing off CSKA 1948's second-half surge and changing the complexion of the match completely. There was still time for more late drama when Jose Martinez had a goal cancelled by VAR at 87'23'', denying the visitors a winner.
In the end, the score stayed level and the result reflected a match split cleanly into two halves. The stats, highlights and summary all point to Spartak's fast start and CSKA 1948's strong response after the break.
Our pre-match analysis called this one correctly. These picks were backed before kick-off and landed after the final result.
Home To Score 2+ Goals in a Row: Yes @5.72
Pre-match pick: Home To Score 2+ Goals in a Row: Yes at 5.72 is the standout value angle in this match.