CSKA Sofia 0:0 Qarabağ — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

CSKA Sofia advanced to the next qualifying round after beating Qarabağ 5-4 on penalties following a 0-0 draw. The tie was decided from the spot after neither side could force a breakthrough.

The two sides could not be separated in open play, with the match finishing 0-0. Qarabağ saw more of the ball and registered more attempts on target, but CSKA Sofia's defence held firm. In the shootout, CSKA Sofia scored five times to Qarabağ's four to progress.

The statistics underlined Qarabağ's territorial dominance: they had 58% possession, took ten corners to CSKA Sofia's two and led 5-3 in shots on target. Yet it was CSKA Sofia who progressed.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of CSKA Sofia vs Qarabağ?

CSKA Sofia 5-4 Qarabağ (UEFA Europa League, Qualification Round 2).

Was CSKA Sofia's win deserved?

Yes — CSKA Sofia were on top for most of the match.

Were there any cards in CSKA Sofia vs Qarabağ?

Yellow cards: Bruno Jordão (CSKA Sofia); Santiago Godoy (CSKA Sofia); Marko Janković (Qarabağ); Bence Várkonyi (Qarabağ); James Eto'o (CSKA Sofia); Ángelo Martino (CSKA Sofia); Teodor Ivanov (CSKA Sofia); Joni Montiel (Qarabağ); Joël Zwarts (CSKA Sofia).

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