Levski snatched victory against Kairat in the last second
Levski took an important step towards the Champions League playoffs after overcoming Kairat 1-0 in the first leg of the third qualifying round. At the "Georgi Asparuhov" stadium, Julio Velázquez's team controlled the proceedings throughout almost the entire match.
The winning goal came dramatically in the third minute of stoppage time, when Serginho scored after a deflection.
Key moments of the match
- 2nd minute: Everton Bala missed a good opportunity after an assist by Oko-Flex.
- 12th minute: A controversial situation in Kairat's penalty area, during which the referee did not award a penalty for Levski.
- 25th minute: Aldair fired a dangerous shot from distance that passed inches from the target.
- 71st minute: Mazire Soula missed the clearest chance for the "Blues" after the break.
Following strategic substitutions by Julio Velázquez, Levski increased the pressure. The team's efforts were rewarded in the end, when Serginho shot powerfully from 25 meters and, after a deflection, sent the ball into the net. This result gives the "Blues" a minimal but very important advantage before the return leg in Kazakhstan.