2015–16 Bulgarian Cup

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2015–16 Bulgarian Cup
Country Bulgaria
Teams32
ChampionsCSKA Sofia (20th title)
Runners-upMontana
Matches played33
Goals scored92 (2.79 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Bulgaria Preslav Yordanov
(CSKA)
6 goals

The 2015–16 Bulgarian Cup was the 34th official edition of the Bulgarian annual football knockout tournament. The competition began on 23 September 2015 with the matches of the First Round and finished with the final on 24 May 2016. Cherno More Varna were the defending champions.

For the first time in the history of this competition the winner, CSKA Sofia, came from the third division of Bulgarian football. However as the club was excluded from participating in the 2016–17 European competitions by the UEFA Club Financial Control Body.,[1] its place was taken up by the runners-up of the 2015–16 A Group, Levski Sofia, who is entitled to participate in the second qualifying round of the 2016–17 UEFA Europa League.

Participating clubs[]

The following teams competed in the cup:
(Teams still active are in bold)

2015–16 A Group
10 clubs 		2015–16 B Group
14 non-reserve clubs 		Winners of 4 regional competitions
8 clubs

Ludogorets Razgrad
Beroe Stara Zagora
Litex Lovech
Botev Plovdiv
Levski Sofia
Cherno More Varna
Slavia Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Montana
Pirin Blagoevgrad

Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa
Bansko
Dobrudzha Dobrich
Sozopol
Neftochimic Burgas
Botev Galabovo
Lokomotiv 2012 Mezdra
Pirin Razlog
Vereya Stara Zagora
Septemvri Simitli
Spartak Pleven
Dunav Ruse
Pomorie
Oborishte Panagyurishte

from North-West zone:

  • Etar Veliko Tarnovo
  • Lokomotiv 1929 Mezdra

from North-East zone:

  • Chernomorets Balchik
  • Svetkavitsa Targovishte

from South-East zone:

  • Vihar Stroevo
  • Nesebar

from South-West zone:

  • CSKA Sofia
  • Pirin Gotse Delchev

First round[]

The draw was conducted on 11 September 2015.[2] The games were played between 22 and 24 September 2015. On this stage all of the participants started their participation i.e. the 10 teams from A PFG (first division), the 14 teams from the B PFG (second division) and the 8 winners from the regional amateur competitions.

22 September 2015 Lokomotiv 2012 Mezdra (II)0–3 Litex Lovech Mezdra
16:00 Report Johnsen Goal 52'
Yordanov Goal 78'
Viana Goal 83'		 Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Attendance: 350
Referee: Georgi Dimitrov (Sofia)
22 September 2015 Chernomorets Balchik (III)0–3 Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (II) Albena
16:00 Report Kanev Goal 20', 38', 69' Stadium: Stadion Albena-1
Attendance: 500
Referee: Ivelin Zanev (Ruse)
22 September 2015 Dunav Ruse (II) 4–0Botev Galabovo (II)Ruse
16:00 Budinov Goal 9'
Chitakov Goal 12'
Nenov Goal 29'
Kovachev Goal 63'		 Report Stadium: Gradski stadion
Attendance: 2,530
Referee: Dimitar Zhelyazkov (Silistra)
23 September 2015 Oborishte Panagyurishte (II)0–2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv Panagyurishte
16:00 Report Baldovaliev Goal 12', 45+1' Stadium: Stadion Orcho Voyvoda
Attendance: 500
Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Petrich)
23 September 2015 Pirin Razlog (II)1–7 Cherno More Varna Razlog
16:00 D. Dimitrov Goal 53' Report Bijev Goal 23', 54', 74'
Rasim Goal 34'
Raykov Goal 38', 90'
Klok Goal 58'		 Stadium: Gradski stadion
Referee: Angel Angelov (Sofia)
23 September 2015 Lokomotiv 1929 Mezdra (IV)0–5 Ludogorets Razgrad Mezdra
16:00 Report Smirnov Goal 16'
Angulo Goal 50'
Sasha Goal 61'
Karamfilov Goal 66', 90'		 Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Referee: Georgi Ignatov (Sofia)
23 September 2015 Vihar Stroevo (IV) 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(5–3 p)		Dobrudzha Dobrich (II)
16:00 Report Stadium: Stadion Stroevo
Referee: Valentin Stanchev (Sliven)
Penalties
Penalty scored
Penalty scored
Penalty scored
Penalty scored
Penalty scored		 Penalty scored K. Dimitrov
Penalty scored Dimov
Penalty missed P.G. Petkov
Penalty scored Yovchev
23 September 2015 Svetkavitsa Targovishte (III)0–4 Beroe Stara Zagora Targovishte
16:00 Report Kostov Goal 12'
Isa Goal 41', 58'
Dinkov Goal 70'		 Stadium: Stadion Dimitar Burkov
Referee: Nikola Atanasov (Veliko Tarnovo)
23 September 2015 Spartak Pleven (II) 2–1Slavia SofiaPleven
16:00 Tenev Goal 1'
Todorov Goal 62'		 Report Manzorro Goal 23' (pen.) Stadium: Gradski stadion
Referee: Aleksandar Kostadinov (Sofia)
23 September 2015 Septemvri Simitli (II)0–4 Botev Plovdiv Krupnik
16:00 Report Baltanov Goal 24', 54'
Genov Goal 51'
Kifouéti Goal 82'		 Stadium: Arena Krupnik
Referee: Petar Dorovski (Sofia)
23 September 2015 Etar Veliko Tarnovo (III)1–1 (a.e.t.)
(4–5 p)		 Sozopol (II) Veliko Tarnovo
16:00 Trifonov Goal 70' Report Goal 16' Stadium: Stadion Ivaylo
Referee: Dragomir Draganov (Varna)
Penalties
Ivanov Penalty scored
Trifonov Penalty scored
Penalty missed
Penalty scored
Penalty scored		 Penalty scored Mitev
Penalty scored Kaloyanov
Penalty scored Mustafa
Penalty scored
Penalty scored Koev
23 September 2015 Pirin Gotse Delchev (III)1–3 Montana Gotse Delchev
16:00 Goal 84' Report Iliev Goal 22', 47'
S. Georgiev Goal 45'		 Stadium: Gradski stadion
Referee: Rumen Hristov (Pleven)
23 September 2015 Nesebar (III) 1–0Pirin BlagoevgradNesebar
16:00 Angelov Goal 74' Report Stadium: Gradski stadion
Referee: Ryustem Karagaren (Asenovgrad)
23 September 2015 Vereya Stara Zagora (II)1–3 (a.e.t.) Bansko (II) Stara Zagora
16:00 Ganev Goal 35' Report Pavlov Goal 28'
Chipilov Goal 97', 118'		 Stadium: Trace Arena
Referee: Valentin Zhelezov (Burgas)
23 September 2015 CSKA Sofia (III) 3–1Neftochimic Burgas (II)Sofia
18:45 P. Yordanov Goal 17'
Ayass Goal 53'
Galchev Goal 55'		 Report Lyubenov Goal 61' Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armiya
Attendance: 5,200
Referee: Boyan Slavkov (Plovdiv)
24 September 2015 Pomorie (II)0–0 (a.e.t.)
(2–4 p)		 Levski Sofia Burgas
18:45 Report Stadium: Stadion Lazur
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Stefan Apostolov (Blagoevgrad)
Penalties
K. Georgiev Penalty scored
Shokolarov Penalty missed
Lemperov Penalty scored
Petkov Penalty missed		 Penalty scored Procházka
Penalty scored Kostadinov
Penalty scored Karner
Penalty missed Kurdov
Penalty scored Gadzhev

Second round[]

The draw was conducted on 30 September 2015.[3] The games will be played between 27 and 29 October 2015.[4] On this stage the participants will be the 16 winners from the first round.

27 October 2015 Vihar Stroevo (IV)0–5 Cherno More Varna Plovdiv
13:30 EET Report Raykov Goal 39', 47'
Varea Goal 43'
Yoskov Goal 54'
Kostadinov Goal 84'		 Stadium: Stadion Komatevo
Attendance: 450
Referee: Stoyan Denev (Veliko Tarnovo)
27 October 2015 Spartak Pleven (II)0–2 CSKA Sofia (III) Pleven
13:30 EET Report P. Yordanov Goal 24', 84' Stadium: Gradski stadion
Attendance: 4,170
Referee: Stanislav Stavrov (Veliko Tarnovo)
27 October 2015 Sozopol (II) 1–0Botev PlovdivSozopol
15:00 EET Manev Goal 4' Report Stadium: Arena Sozopol
Attendance: 1,582
Referee: Angel Angelov (Sofia)
27 October 2015 Litex Lovech 4–2Dunav Ruse (II)Lovech
16:30 EET Asprilla Goal 29'
Minchev Goal 63', 66'
Arsénio Goal 88'		 Report Nenov Goal 36'
Goal 90+4'		 Stadium: Stadion Lovech
Attendance: 350
Referee: Dragomir Draganov (Varna)
28 October 2015 Nesebar (III)1–3 Levski Sofia Nesebar
13:30 EET Kostov Goal 32' Report Kraev Goal 13', 28'
Bedoya Goal 27'		 Stadium: Gradski stadion
Attendance: 1,020
Referee: Georgi Kabakov (Plovdiv)
28 October 2015 Lokomotiv Plovdiv1–1 (a.e.t.)
(2–4 p)		 Montana Plovdiv
17:30 EET Gargorov Goal 43' Report Minchev Goal 65' Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Attendance: 1,970
Referee: Tasko Taskov (Sofia)
Penalties
Kamburov Penalty scored
Kiki Penalty scored
Gargorov Penalty missed
Krumov Penalty missed		 Penalty scored Lazarov
Penalty scored Dosti
Penalty missed A. Georgiev
Penalty scored Michev
Penalty scored Minchev
29 October 2015 Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (II) 1–0Ludogorets RazgradGorna Oryahovitsa
13:30 EET Penev Goal 4' Report Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Attendance: 3,830
Referee: Nikolay Yordanov (Sofia)
29 October 2015 Beroe Stara Zagora 3–1Bansko (II)Stara Zagora
16:30 EET Andonov Goal 40', 64'
Elias Goal 82'		 Report R. Ivanov Goal 44' Stadium: Stadion Beroe
Attendance: 800
Referee: Vladimir Valkov (Plovdiv)

Quarterfinals[]

The draw was conducted on 3 November 2015.[5] The games will be played between 8 and 10 December 2015.[6] On this stage the participants will be the 8 winners from the second round.

8 December 2015 Litex Lovech 3–0 (a.e.t.)Levski SofiaLovech
17:30 Arsénio Goal 101'
Despodov Goal 109', 112'		 Report Stadium: Stadion Lovech
Attendance: 4,250
Referee: Tasko Taskov (Sofia)
9 December 2015 Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (II)1–1 (a.e.t.)
(3–4 p)		 Montana Gorna Oryahovitsa
13:00 Kanev Goal 29' Report Michev Goal 69' Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Attendance: 2,100
Referee: Nikolay Yordanov (Sofia)
Penalties
Fidanin Penalty scored
Dimitrov Penalty scored
Raynov Penalty missed
Apostolov Penalty scored
Balakov Penalty missed		 Penalty missed Todorov
Penalty scored Michev
Penalty scored Popov
Penalty scored G. Angelov
Penalty scored Baldzhiyski
9 December 2015 Beroe Stara Zagora 0–0 (a.e.t.)
(5–3 p)		Cherno More VarnaStara Zagora
17:30 Report Stadium: Stadion Beroe
Attendance: 1,850
Referee: Georgi Kabakov (Plovdiv)
Penalties
Dinkov Penalty scored
Ivanov Penalty scored
Kostov Penalty scored
Isa Penalty scored
Elias Penalty scored		 Penalty scored Sténio
Penalty missed Burkhardt
Penalty scored Rasim
Penalty scored Eugénio
10 December 2015 CSKA Sofia (III) 3–0Sozopol (II)Sofia
17:00 P. Yordanov Goal 78', 86'
Tsvetanov Goal 90+7'		 Report Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armiya
Attendance: 4,330
Referee: Georgi Ignatov (Sofia)

Semifinals[]

The draw was to be conducted on 15 December 2015.[7] The draw was postponed because of the expulsion of Litex Lovech from the A PFG after the team was ordered off the pitch in a controversial league match against Levski Sofia.[8] At the time it was not clear how this would affect Litex's continued participation in this edition of the Bulgarian Cup. A new date for the draw was scheduled for the 16th of February 2016.[9] The first legs were played on 6 April and the second legs were played on 20 and 21 April 2016.

First Legs[]

6 April 2016 Montana 2−0 Litex Lovech Montana
17:00 S. Georgiev Goal 22', 70' Report Stadium: Stadion Ogosta
Attendance: 840
Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Petrich)
6 April 2016 Beroe Stara Zagora 0−2 CSKA Sofia (III) Stara Zagora
19:15 Report Ayass Goal 5'
Galchev Goal 54'		 Stadium: Stadion Beroe
Attendance: 9,500
Referee: Tsvetan Krastev (Varna)

Second Legs[]

20 April 2016 CSKA Sofia (III) 2−0
(4−0 agg.)		Beroe Stara ZagoraSofia
20:00 P. Yordanov Goal 3'
Tsvetkov Goal 41'		 Report Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armiya
Attendance: 15,000
Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Petrich)
21 April 2016 Litex Lovech1−0
(1−2 agg.)		 Montana Lovech
20:00 Malinov Goal 33' Report Stadium: Stadion Lovech
Attendance: 1,500
Referee: Stanislav Stavrov (Veliko Tarnovo)

Final[]

Main article: 2016 Bulgarian Cup Final
Montana0−1CSKA Sofia
Malamov Goal 12'
Vasil Levski National Stadium, Sofia
Attendance: 33,345
Referee: Stanislav Todorov (Shumen)[10]

Statistics[]

Top scorers[]

Rank Scorer Club Goals
1 Bulgaria Preslav Yordanov CSKA Sofia 6
2 Bulgaria Tihomir Kanev Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa 4
Bulgaria Simeon Raykov Cherno More
4 Bulgaria Villyan Bijev Cherno More 3
Bulgaria Sergey Georgiev Montana
6 Bulgaria Georgi Andonov Beroe 2
Portugal Arsénio Litex Lovech
Bulgaria Samir Ayass CSKA Sofia
North Macedonia Zoran Baldovaliev Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Bulgaria Lachezar Baltanov Botev Plovdiv
Bulgaria Atanas Chipilov Bansko
Bulgaria Kiril Despodov Litex Lovech
Bulgaria Boris Galchev CSKA Sofia
Bulgaria Atanas Iliev Montana
Bulgaria Ismail Isa Beroe
Bulgaria Borimir Karamfilov Ludogrets Razgrad
Bulgaria Bozhidar Kraev Levski Sofia
Bulgaria Georgi Minchev Litex Lovech
Bulgaria Yuliyan Nenov Dunav Ruse

Hat-tricks[]

Player For Against Result Date
Bulgaria Tihomir Kanev Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa Chernomorets Balchik 3–0 22 September 2015
Bulgaria Villyan Bijev Cherno More Pirin Razlog 7–1 23 September 2015

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "CSKA Sofia - CFCB adjudicatory chamber decision" (PDF). UEFA. 30 October 2015.
  2. ^ "Жребият размина ЦСКА и Левски, виж всички двойки за Купата". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  3. ^ "Жребият за 1/8-финалите в Купата на България - на 30 септември". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 25 September 2015.
  4. ^ "Пак няма да има вечно дерби за Купата, виж всички двойки". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 30 September 2015.
  5. ^ "Кои са четвъртфиналистите за Купата на България". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  6. ^ "Литекс - Левски и ЦСКА - Созопол на 1/4-финалите за Купата". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Жребият за Купата на България на 15 декември". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 December 2015.
  8. ^ "ПФЛ потвърди, че отлага жребия за Купата, ще се тегли през януари". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 14 December 2015.
  9. ^ "Най-после определиха дата за жребия за Купата". Gong.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 25 January 2016.
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