A talent from the Ludogorets Academy scored the only goal for Bulgaria's U15 National Team, with which the tricolors recorded a 1:1 draw in the first friendly match against Kosovo. Nikolay Popov scored in the opponents' goal in the 40th minute, being accurate from the penalty spot. The penalty was awarded for holding a player in the penalty area.
The player of the Elite team of Ludogorets under 15 opened the result of the meeting, which was played in the Kosovo city of Pristina. In the 80th minute, the juniors of Kosovo managed to equalize, also scoring after a penalty kick.
The captain for the young Lions was another player of Ludogorets U15 - Yastiyan Georgiev. From the first minute of the friendly match, two more Ludogorets players - Victor Ivanov and Timur Mustafa - appeared on the field. Petar Klyavkov also recorded playing time in the second half.
The Champions Academy boys defended the green badge, showing a high level of playing skill despite the tough conditions on the wet pitch.
The second friendly game of the Junior National Team of Bulgaria U15 against that of Kosovo will be played on April 25.