Lokomotiv (Plovdiv) - Botev (Plovdiv) 0:1 in an efbet League match.

 

Botev is the new master of Plovdiv. This is the conclusion after the midday edition of the city derby of the 17th round of the efbet League. Dusan Kerkes' team took their tough visit to "Lauta" with their favorite result 1:0, and Ehije Ukaki played the role of hero, signing 11 minutes before the final whistle.

The emblematic match for native football did not offer many interesting moments, and if it wasn't for the momentary "outburst" of the guests, the derby would have been calmly on its way to a fifth draw in a row.

The three points left Botev in second place in the provisional standings, now just four behind leaders Ludogorets, who are yet to play Slavia. The crisis in Loko (SW) is total and the team has slipped to only 13th position.

Botev had a slight initiative after Radoslav Gidzenov's first whistle. In the 180th second, Ivelin Popov turned the ball well from a foul, but Antoine Conte, who came on from deep, was unable to make a header.

The hosts had serious claims to the head referee Radoslav Gidjenov, after Antoine Conte stepped firmly into Oliver Camdem's feet in the penalty area in the eighth minute. Although after a discussion with VAR, the referee remained firm in his decision and did not point to the penalty spot. And the "smurfs" didn't like that at all.

Botev hinted that he was watching every inaccuracy of the opponent, as in the 12th minute only the adjudged ambush saved Loko from conceding a goal. Ehije Ukaki burst down the right flank, then very measuredly found Alen Koroshets. The Slovenian scored with just one touch of the ball, but he had no time to rejoice as he quickly saw the flag raised.

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