Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Cherno More Varna began pre-season with a 1-0 win over Yantra 2019 on 24 June 2026, G. Lazarov scoring the only goal in the 21st minute in Tryavna.
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AI SummaryHow It Unfolded
The match was only 19 minutes old when a Cherno More player received a yellow card, but the setback did not disrupt their rhythm. Two minutes later, in the 21st minute, G. Lazarov found the net with a normal goal to put the First League side ahead. The provider payload lists no assist, suggesting the goal came from open play without a named creator.
Yantra 2019 struggled to create clear chances in response. The half-time score remained 0-1, reflecting Cherno More's control over the opening 45 minutes.
The second half saw Yantra make a double substitution at the 63rd minute: M. Angelov replaced Y. Yordanov, and A. Angelov came on for R. Dinev. A. Angelov had earlier received a yellow card in the 62nd minute before being substituted a minute later — an unusual sequence that suggests a tactical move to avoid a second booking or a pre-planned rotation.
Yantra made their third and final change in the 78th minute, with V. Kanalyan replacing K. Petrov. Cherno More made no substitutions throughout the match, an indication that head coach Ilian Iliev used his first-choice XI to build match fitness with minimal disruption.
No further goals arrived, and the match finished 0-1.
The Turning Point
Lazarov's 21st-minute goal came just two minutes after Cherno More's yellow card, a quick response that settled any early nerves. The goal forced Yantra 2019 onto the back foot for the remainder of the first half, and the Second League side never recovered enough to test the Cherno More defence with sustained pressure.
Key Performers
G. Lazarov (Cherno More Varna) — Scored the match's only goal in the 21st minute. His finish was the decisive moment of a low-scoring contest, and he earns the unofficial player-of-the-match nod.
Cherno More Varna defence — Kept a clean sheet against a Yantra side that finished second in the Bulgarian Second League in 2024-25 (18 wins, 10 draws, 4 losses across the regular season). The backline was rarely troubled, limiting Yantra's opportunities.
Yantra 2019 — Showed discipline in defence after the early goal but lacked creativity in the final third. The double substitution at 63' injected fresh legs but did not change the scoreline.
By the Numbers — Interpreted
The betmana.co.uk match page shows 1 goal from 2 total shots on target (Cherno More), 1 yellow card on each side, and 3 substitutions by Yantra against 0 by Cherno More. The single-goal margin and the clean sheet suggest a controlled, professional performance from the First League side rather than a dominant one. Cherno More's decision not to substitute indicates Iliev valued continuity over experimentation in this first warm-up fixture. Yantra's three changes — all in the second half — reflect a squad still building sharpness after the off-season break.
What It Means
Cherno More Varna, who compete in Bulgaria's top-flight First League (Parva Liga), began their pre-season programme with a win. They assembled for training camp on 15 June, with their first camp running from 22 June to 3 July according to bulgarian-football.com. Their next scheduled friendly is against Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa on 1 July in Tryavna, followed by a match against Spartak Pleven on 3 July.
Yantra 2019, runners-up in the Second League in 2024-25, return to pre-season action on 4 July against Ludogorets 1945 II, and again on 7 July against Spartak Pleven. Their preparations are building toward the start of the 2026-27 Second League season.
Verdict
A professional, low-intensity work-out for Cherno More Varna, who did what was needed without shifting out of first gear. Lazarov's early goal and a solid defensive display were sufficient against a second-tier opponent still finding its rhythm. Yantra 2019 showed resilience but offered little threat going forward — something their coaching staff will want to address before the competitive season begins.
Match Events
Key match events between Yantra 2019 and Cherno More Varna — 1 goal and 2 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2020
Yantra 2019 vs Cherno More Varna Head to Head Results· 1
Yantra 2019 and Cherno More Varna have met 1 times — Yantra 2019 won 0, Cherno More Varna won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2020. Cherno More Varna leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 1 meeting. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 7.00 per match (1 for the home side, 6 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 1 match (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 game (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–6 in 2020.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 27 Jun 2026