Despodov destroyed CSKA 1948

Ludogorets is on the path to the tenth consecutive title after defeating 4:0 CSKA 1948. The champions are now nine points ahead of the second team overall – Lokomotiv. Kiril Despodov scored two goals and assisted the other two, one of which was Lyaskov’s own goal. There could have been even more goals as well.

Tekpetey passed the ball to Despodov in the 4^th minute but his goal attempt was not accurate. Cicinho sent the ball to Tekpetey who tried to score but the keeper Aleksandrov saved. Ludogorets took the lead in the 36^th minute when Tekpetey hit the ball with his head. Naumov was there to kick it out but it went straight to Sa instead. He redirected it to Wanderson who returned it to Despodov. The wing-back scored easily and dedicated the goal to his brother who had a birthday.

Ludogorets had fun and the score was 3:0 in the 45^th minute. Cauly created an attack and passed the ball to Despodov. He redirected it to Cicinho and he jumped alongside Lyaskov who unfortunately scored an own goal.

Keseru passed to Despodov who left no chances for Naumov to save and scored. Ludogorets almost scored a fifth goal in the 71ast minute when Cicinho was close to scoring. Dyakov replaced Cauly a few minutes later. He entered the pitch after a two-month recovery.

Keseru almost scored his 17^th goal this season. He kicked the ball from the foul point but the ball went outside Naumov’s gate.

LUDOGORETS - CSKA 1948 4:0

1:0 Sa (36‘)

2:0 Despodov (40‘)

3:0 Lyaskov (45‘) – own goal

4:0 Despodov (61‘)

LUDOGORETS: Kahlina, Nedyalkov, Cicinho, Despodov (65 – Yankov), Verdon (79 – Terziev), Badji (72 – Santana), Keseru, Sa, Tekpetey, Wanderson (65 – Manu), Oliveira (72 – Dyakov)

CSKA 1948: Naumov, Aleksandrov, Petrov, Pirgov, Minkov, Lyaskov, Lichev (77 – Damyanov, Tchotchev, Topuzov (77 – Haydarov), Bastunov, Rusev (46 – Ivanov)

Yellow cards:  Despodov (Ludogorets); Lyaskov (CSKA 1948)