Cherno More Varna and Dunav Ruse Play Out Friendly Draw

Cherno More Varna and FC Dunav Ruse shared a 1-1 draw in an International Club Friendly on July 12, 2026. The match served as useful pre-season preparation for both Bulgarian sides.

Match Overview

The friendly, played in a competitive but cautious manner, saw both coaches experiment with line-ups. Cherno More took an early lead but Dunav Ruse equalised just before half-time. The second half saw many substitutions and a much slower tempo.

Goal Summary

• 12’ – Cherno More 1-0: A neat one-two on the edge of the box opened space for a low shot into the corner.
• 41’ – Dunav Ruse 1-1: A header from a long throw-in caught the Cherno More defence flat-footed.

Key Observations

Cherno More looked sharper in the first 30 minutes, but Dunav Ruse grew into the game. Both teams used the full squad, with several trialists given minutes. The draw was a fair reflection of a match that never reached high intensity but served its purpose for fitness and team cohesion.

Looking Ahead

Both clubs will continue their pre-season campaigns with tougher tests ahead. Cherno More Varna will hope to build on their attacking play, while FC Dunav Ruse will take confidence from their gritty fightback.