Pirin Blagoevgrad’s rough start to the Bulgarian Vtora Liga season continued on September 8, 2026, as Ludogorets Razgrad II produced a commanding away display to claim a 3-0 victory at the Stadion Hristo Botev. The young Eagles, packed with some of the most exciting prospects from Ludogorets’ academy setup, controlled the contest from start to finish and left the hosts with plenty of questions to answer.

First-half breakthrough sets the tone

The visitors did not take long to settle. Ludogorets II dictated possession in the opening exchanges and took a deserved lead before the half-hour mark, punishing Pirin for a lapse in concentration at the back. A well-worked move down the left ended with a composed finish that gave the home goalkeeper no chance. The early goal unsettled Blagoevgrad, and the home side struggled to create clear-cut chances against an organised Ludogorets defensive block.

Second-half collapse from the hosts

Pirin came out with more intent after the interval, enjoying a brief spell of pressure. However, Ludogorets II doubled their advantage on the counter-attack just after the hour mark, finishing clinically after splitting the Pirin defensive line. The third goal followed in the closing stages, as the visitors sealed a flattering yet fully deserved scoreline with a late strike from inside the penalty area.

Key moments

• 28' – Ludogorets II opener: A slick combination on the flank set up a simple finish.
• 64' – Counter-attacking masterclass: Ludogorets doubled the lead on the break.
• 82' – Late third: The reserve side’s victory was capped with a clinical penalty-area finish.

Match impact in Vtora Liga

The result was a significant boost for Ludogorets Razgrad II, who demonstrated that they can be a serious force in the second tier even while functioning primarily as a development side for their parent club. For Pirin Blagoevgrad, the defeat puts further pressure on the squad as they look to climb the standings. With this away win, Ludogorets II moved into a stronger position in the early table, while Pirin remained entrenched in the lower half and will need a response in their next outing.