Botev Plovdiv Dominates Beroe Stara Zagora 4-0 in Preseason Blowout

Botev Plovdiv romped to a comprehensive 4-0 victory over local rivals Beroe Stara Zagora in an international club friendly on July 13, 2026, at the Stadion Hristo Botev. The emphatic result showcased Botev’s attacking firepower as they fine-tune their preparations for the upcoming Bulgarian First League season.

The match, played in front of a lively home crowd, saw Botev take control from the first whistle. Their high-pressing game and quick transitions proved too much for a Beroe side that appeared disjointed in defense. The scoreline could have been even more one-sided had it not been for several saves by the Beroe goalkeeper.

Key Moments: Four Goals That Sealed the Win

• 14th minute – GOAL (1-0): Botev Plovdiv took an early lead when winger Georgi Minchev cut inside from the left and curled a beautiful shot into the far corner, leaving the keeper no chance.
• 29th minute – GOAL (2-0): A well-worked corner routine allowed central defender Viktor Genev to power a header home from close range, doubling the advantage.
• 55th minute – GOAL (3-0): Substitute striker Martin Sekulic latched onto a through ball from captain Todor Nedelev, rounded the goalkeeper, and slotted into an empty net.
• 72nd minute – GOAL (4-0): The rout was completed when Sekulic turned provider, crossing for midfielder Radoslav Kirilov to volley in from 12 yards.

Beroe Stara Zagora rarely threatened Botev’s goal, managing only two shots on target in the entire 90 minutes. The hosts’ dominance was reflected in the statistics: 68% possession and 15 shots, compared to Beroe’s 5 attempts.

Standout Players and Season Implications

Martin Sekulic was the star of the show with a goal and an assist, demonstrating his sharpness after recovering from an injury. Captain Todor Nedelev orchestrated play from midfield, while the defensive duo of Genev and Dimitar Pirgov kept a clean sheet with minimal fuss for Botev.

For Beroe, the heavy defeat raises concerns ahead of their league opener. Manager Stefan Genchev will need to shore up a defense that looked vulnerable to quick counter-attacks. The friendly result, however, is a massive confidence boost for Botev Plovdiv as they aim to challenge for European qualification in the upcoming season.