Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Botev Plovdiv beat Chernomorets 1919 Burgas 4-0 in a pre-season friendly at Komatevo, with goals from Meotti, Chandarov, Vidolov and Araújo before a storm forced an early finish.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
Botev needed only six minutes to open the scoring. Bryan Hein found Carlos Meotti inside the box, and the new signing fired an unstoppable shot under the crossbar to beat goalkeeper Georgi Argilashki.
The hosts controlled possession without creating a glut of chances until two minutes before half-time. Franklin Mascote — arguably Botev's most technically gifted player on the day — drove into the Chernomorets box and pulled back for Asen Chandarov, who slammed a powerful shot into the net for a 2-0 half-time lead.
Two goals in two minutes early in the second half killed the contest. In the 51st minute, youngster Viliyan Vidolov curled a clever free-kick along the ground, catching the Chernomorets wall and goalkeeper off guard. Just 120 seconds later, Lucas Araújo robbed Georgi Staykov of possession outside the box, shrugged off Nikolay Zhelyazkov and slid the ball past Argilashki to make it 4-0.
Stopped by the storm
Around the 75th minute, a heavy downpour began lashing the Nikola Shterev - Starika complex in Komatevo. Kabakov, returning to refereeing after a long absence, decided to call a halt to proceedings. The score stood at 4-0.
The turning point
Vidolov's free-kick in the 51st minute was the moment any lingering Chernomorets hope dissolved. The 22-year-old's low, unexpected finish from a dead-ball situation showed the gulf in class between the two sides and set the stage for Araújo's quickfire fourth.
Key performers
- Carlos Meotti — The new arrival opened the scoring with a clinical finish inside six minutes and led the line with intelligent movement throughout.
- Franklin Mascote — Created the second goal with a powerful dribble and was the most influential creative force on the pitch.
- Viliyan Vidolov — Scored a clever set-piece goal and showed composure beyond his years in midfield.
- Kris Dobrev (Chernomorets) — The former Botev youth product was the visitors' only bright spark, showing drive and quality on the ball where his team-mates could not.
By the numbers — interpreted
Botev's 4-0 scoreline reflected a one-sided contest that the raw shot count would likely confirm. The Canaries scored twice in each half and never looked troubled. Chernomorets managed only limited forays forward, with their sole moment of danger arriving when Mitko Tonev had a shot blocked by Argilashki early on. The match was stopped with roughly 15 minutes still to play, meaning the final stats understate Botev's total dominance over the actual minutes played.
What it means
Botev Plovdiv are now three wins from three pre-season games under Stanislav Genchev, having beaten Spartak Pleven, Arda and Balkani before this result. They continue their build-up to the new Bulgarian First League campaign with growing momentum.
Chernomorets 1919 Burgas, who compete in the Bulgarian Second League, have now played two friendlies — a 2-2 draw with Nesebar followed by this defeat. Their pre-season programme continues as they prepare for the second-tier season.
Verdict
A straightforward pre-season workout for Botev against significantly weaker opposition. The scoreline accurately reflected the gap between a First League side with ambitions and a Second League outfit still finding its feet. The storm was the only thing that denied Botev a chance to add more goals.
Match Events
Key match events between Botev Plovdiv and Chernomorets 1919 Burgas — 4 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
Rivalry since 2023
Botev Plovdiv vs Chernomorets 1919 Burgas Head to Head Results· 1
Botev Plovdiv and Chernomorets 1919 Burgas have met 1 times — Botev Plovdiv won 1, Chernomorets 1919 Burgas won 0, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2023. Botev Plovdiv leads the head-to-head with 1 victory from 1 meeting. A combined 1 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 1.00 per match (1 for the home side, 0 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 1–0 in 2023.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 2 Jul 2026