The 2019−20 Bulgarian Cup was the 38th official edition of the Bulgarian annual football knockout tournament. The competition began on 4 September 2019 with the preliminary round and finished with the final on 1 July 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Bulgaria.[1] Lokomotiv Plovdiv successfully defended the cup by winning on penalties against CSKA Sofia and qualified for the first qualifying round of the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League.
| Купа на България | |
|---|---|
| Tournament details | |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Teams | 46 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Lokomotiv Plovdiv (2nd title) |
| Runner-up | CSKA Sofia |
| Tournament statistics | |
| Matches played | 47 |
| Goals scored | 131 (2.79 per match) |
| Attendance | 50,784 (1,081 per match) |
| Top goal scorer(s) |  Dimitar Iliev Eray Karadayi(5 goals each) |
All statistics correct as of 1 July 2020. | |
Participating clubs
editThe following 46 teams qualified for the competition:[2]
| 2019–20 First League 14 clubs |
2019–20 Second League 16 non-reserve clubs |
Winners of 4 regional competitions 16 clubs |
|
Arda Kardzhali |
Botev Galabovo |
from North-East zone: from North-West zone: from South-West zone:
from South-East zone: |
Matches
editPreliminary round
editThe draw was conducted on 23 August 2019.[3] The games will be played between 4 and 6 September 2019.[4][5] In this stage participated 15 winners from the regional amateur competitions and 14 non-reserve teams from Second League. During the draw, Botev Ihtiman received a bye to the first round.
| 4 September 2019 | Hitrino (III) | 1−2 (a.e.t.) | Kariana Erden (II) | Hitrino |
| 16:00 EEST | Vasilev  90+1' |
Report | Halil 57' Bastunov 100' |
Stadium: Stadion Hitrino Referee: Nikola Petrov (Lovech) |
| 4 September 2019 | Lato Alekovo (IV) | 0−1 | Spartak Varna (II) | Svishtov[note 1] |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Nikolov 86' |
Stadium: Stadion Akademik Referee: Petar Kuzev (Gabrovo) |
| 4 September 2019 | Maritsa Plovdiv (III) | 1−3 | Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (II) | Plovdiv |
| 16:00 EEST | Atanasov 70' |
Report | Stefanov 12', 68' Hristov 86' |
Stadium: Stadion Maritsa Referee: Vasimir El-Hatib (Sofia) |
| 4 September 2019 | Minyor Pernik (III) | 1−0 | Strumska Slava Radomir (II) | Pernik |
| 16:00 EEST | Vasev 41' |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Minyor Referee: Ivaylo Nenkov (Sofia) |
| 4 September 2019 | Sozopol (III) | 0−1 | Pomorie (II) | Sozopol |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Zhekov 74' |
Stadium: Arena Sozopol Referee: Valentin Zhelezov (Burgas) |
| 4 September 2019 | Svetkavitsa Targovishte (III) | 1−4 | Spartak Pleven (II) | Targovishte |
| 16:00 EEST | Arsovski 30' |
Report | Traykov 15' Todorov 28', 85'I. Ivanov 75' |
Stadium: Stadion Dimitar Burkov Referee: Krasimir Krastev (Shumen) |
| 4 September 2019 | Varbitsa Benkovski (IV) | 1−4 | Chernomorets Balchik (II) | Zlatograd[note 2] |
| 16:00 EEST | Argatev 46' |
Report | Kaloyanov 38' Mihaylov 58'Stefanov 73'Kaziev 81' (o.g.) |
Stadium: Gradski stadion Referee: Valentin Stanchev (Sliven) |
| 4 September 2019 | Vihren Sandanski (III) | 0−2 | Botev Galabovo (II) | Sandanski |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Karadayi 57', 84' |
Stadium: Stadion Sandanski Referee: Blagoy Manov (Blagoevgrad) |
| 5 September 2019 | Dobrudzha Dobrich (III) | 1−0 | Lokomotiv Sofia (II) | Dobrich |
| 16:00 EEST | Stoyanov 10' |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Druzhba Referee: Georgi Ginchev (Veliko Tarnovo) |
| 5 September 2019 | Drenovets (III) | 1−2 (a.e.t.) | Litex Lovech (II) | Drenovets |
| 16:00 EEST | Todorov 69' |
Report | Zhivkov 9' G. Ivanov 98' (pen.) |
Stadium: Stadion Drenovets Referee: Georgi Ivanov (Plovdiv) |
| 5 September 2019 | Partizan Cherven Bryag (III) | 1−4 | Hebar Pazardzhik (II) | Cherven Bryag |
| 16:00 EEST | Rusev 29' |
Report | Marchev 21', 42' Chavorski 58'Hamdiev 89' |
Stadium: Gradski stadion Referee: Dimitar Zhelyazkov (Silistra) |
| 5 September 2019 | Suvorovo (III) | 0−3 | CSKA 1948 Sofia (II) | Suvorovo |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Gushterov 30' D. Aleksandrov 65' (pen.)Klimentov 83' |
Stadium: Stadion Suvorovo Referee: Dimitar Burov (Sofia) |
| 5 September 2019 | Zagorets Nova Zagora (III) | 0−0 (a.e.t.) (5−4 p) | Pirin Blagoevgrad (II) | Nova Zagora |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Stadium: Stadion Zagorets Referee: Dimo Dimov (Sliven) | ||
| Penalties | ||||
 |
Zlatinov Pushkarov Pereira Henderson Ademov |
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| 6 September 2019 | Sevlievo (III) | 1−3 (a.e.t.) | Neftochimic Burgas (II) | Sevlievo |
| 16:00 EEST | Georgiev 65' |
Report | Petkov 90+3' (pen.) Chahov 103', 118' |
Stadium: Stadion Rakovski Referee: Ryustem Karageren (Asenovgrad) |
Round of 32
editThe draw was conducted on 23 August 2019.[3] The games will be played between 24 and 26 September 2019.[4][6] In this stage participated the 15 winners from the first round, as well as the 14 teams from First League, the two best-placed teams from Second League (Septemvri Sofia and Montana), and the winner of the Cup of Bulgarian Amateur Football League (Balkan Botevgrad).
| 24 September 2019 | Botev Ihtiman (III) | 0−3 | Cherno More Varna (I) | Ihtiman |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Minchev 50' Rodrigo 79'Yordanov 90+1' |
Stadium: Stadion Hristo Botev Attendance: 430 Referee: Valentin Stanchev (Sliven) |
| 24 September 2019 | Kariana Erden (II) | 3−0 | Tsarsko Selo Sofia (I) | Erden |
| 16:00 EEST | Predev 6' Bastunov 31'Todorov 73' |
Report | Stadium: Sporten komplex Kariana Attendance: 160 Referee: Yoto Garabedov (Sofia) |
| 24 September 2019 | Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (II) | 0−3 | CSKA Sofia (I) | Gorna Oryahovitsa |
| 18:30 EEST | Report | Davydov 20' Watt 55', 62' |
Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv Attendance: 1,600 Referee: Dimo Dimov (Sliven) |
| 25 September 2019 | Dobrudzha Dobrich (III) | 0−4 | Botev Vratsa (I) | Dobrich |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Budinov 46', 53' Genov 61'Atanasov 73' |
Stadium: Stadion Druzhba Attendance: 750 Referee: Dimitar Zhelyazkov (Silistra) |
| 25 September 2019 | Minyor Pernik (III) | 1−2 | Botev Plovdiv (I) | Pernik |
| 16:00 EEST | Yosifov 12' |
Report | Viana 11', 83' |
Stadium: Stadion Minyor Attendance: 2,200 Referee: Mustafa Shefket (Kardzhali) |
| 25 September 2019 | Spartak Varna (II) | 1−5 | Levski Sofia (I) | Balchik[note 3] |
| 16:00 EEST | Rusev 63' |
Report | Mazurek 28' Alar 42'Mohammed 50'M. D. Petkov 55', 57' |
Stadium: Stadion Balchik Attendance: 850 Referee: Stanislav Todorov (Shumen) |
| 25 September 2019 | Zagorets Nova Zagora (III) | 0−4 | Slavia Sofia (I) | Nova Zagora |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Chunchukov 9', 16' Uzunov 52'Krastev 81' |
Stadium: Stadion Zagorets Attendance: 300 Referee: Daniel Kraevski (Plovdiv) |
| 25 September 2019 | Litex Lovech (II) | 3−0 | Montana (II) | Lovech |
| 19:00 EEST | Ganev 14' Yordanov 74', 88' (pen.) |
Report | Stadium: Gradski stadion Attendance: 130 Referee: Ivan Penchev (Stara Zagora) |
| 25 September 2019 | Neftochimic Burgas (II) | 1−4 | Ludogorets Razgrad (I) | Sozopol[note 4] |
| 19:00 EEST | Apostolov 12' |
Report | Tchibota 53', 76', 90+2' Lukoki 60' |
Stadium: Arena Sozopol Attendance: 520 Referee: Dimitar Burov (Sofia) |
| 26 September 2019 | Balkan Botevgrad (III) | 0−3 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv (I) | Botevgrad |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Almeida 27' Ožbolt 37'D. Iliev 62' |
Stadium: Stadion Hristo Botev Attendance: 350 Referee: Nikolay Maldzhanski (Montana) |
| 26 September 2019 | Hebar Pazardzhik (II) | 0−2 | Arda Kardzhali (I) | Bratsigovo[note 5] |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Vasilev 37' Georgiev 64' |
Stadium: Stadion Bratsigovo Attendance: 410 Referee: Georgi Davidov (Veliko Tarnovo) |
| 26 September 2019 | Pomorie (II) | 0−2 | Beroe Stara Zagora (I) | Pomorie |
| 16:00 EEST | Report | Minchev 27' Brígido 67' |
Stadium: Stadion Pomorie Attendance: 100 Referee: Dimitar Dimitrov (Pernik) |
| 26 September 2019 | Spartak Pleven (II) | 3−4 | Septemvri Sofia (II) | Sofia[note 6] |
| 16:00 EEST | Tonchev 10' Grigorov 56', 76' |
Report | Rusev 4' V. Nikolov 13'Galchev 44'Petkov 88' (pen.) |
Stadium: Stadion Dragalevtsi Attendance: 100 Referee: Petar Kuzev (Gabrovo) |
| 26 September 2019 | Chernomorets Balchik (II) | 0−4 | Vitosha Bistritsa (I) | Balchik |
| 18:00 EEST | Report | Kutev 1' H. Ivanov 14'Dolapchiev 30', 58' |
Stadium: Stadion Balchik Attendance: 200 Referee: Stefan Stavrov (Veliko Tarnovo) |
| 26 September 2019 | Botev Galabovo (II) | 2−1 | Etar Veliko Tarnovo (I) | Stara Zagora[note 7] |
| 19:00 EEST | Karadayi 65' Ognyanov 68' |
Report | Angelov 80' |
Stadium: Trace Arena Attendance: 100 Referee: Georgi Nikolov (Sofia) |
| 26 September 2019 | CSKA 1948 Sofia (II) | 2−1 | Dunav Ruse (I) | Sofia[note 8] |
| 19:00 EEST | Gushterov 2' D. Aleksandrov 72' |
Report | Shterev 41' |
Stadium: Natsionalen stadion Vasil Levski Attendance: 110 Referee: Georgi Dimitrov (Sofia) |
Round of 16
editThe draw was conducted on 2 October 2019.[7] Originally the games were scheduled for the period between 29 and 31 October 2019.[8] Due to the second round of the local elections in Bulgaria and the inability of the police to provide adequate security, those games were rescheduled for the period between 3 and 5 December 2019.[9][10] In this stage the participants will be the 16 winners from the first round.
| 3 December 2019 | Beroe Stara Zagora (I) | 3−4 | CSKA 1948 Sofia (II) | Stara Zagora |
| 14:30 EET | Eugénio 7' Alkan 45+2'Conté 76' |
Report | Shopov 6', 60' D. Aleksandrov 36', 42' |
Stadium: Stadion Beroe Attendance: 600 Referee: Ivelin Zanev (Ruse) |
| 3 December 2019 | Slavia Sofia (I) | 1−2 | Botev Plovdiv (I) | Sofia |
| 17:30 EET | Krastev 61' |
Report | Nedelev 3', 27' |
Stadium: Stadion Slavia Attendance: 230 Referee: Georgi Kabakov (Plovdiv) |
| 4 December 2019 | Septemvri Sofia (II) | 0−3 | Ludogorets Razgrad (I) | Sofia |
| 13:30 EET | Report | Moți 11' Świerczok 18'Tchibota 56' (pen.) |
Stadium: Stadion Dragalevtsi Attendance: 60 Referee: Georgi Nikolov (Sofia) |
| 4 December 2019 | Botev Galabovo (II) | 2−1 | Vitosha Bistritsa (I) | Stara Zagora[note 9] |
| 15:00 EET | Karadayi 79', 90+2' |
Report | Kabov 46' |
Stadium: Trace Arena Attendance: 50 Referee: Georgi Ginchev (Veliko Tarnovo) |
| 4 December 2019 | Botev Vratsa (I) | 4−0 | Kariana Erden (II) | Vratsa |
| 16:00 EET | Kerchev 2' Atanasov 25'Yankov 36', 90+1' |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Hristo Botev Attendance: 250 Referee: Dimo Dimov (Sliven) |
| 4 December 2019 | Levski Sofia (I) | 1−0 | Cherno More Varna (I) | Sofia |
| 17:30 EET | Raynov 24' |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov Attendance: 1,584 Referee: Nikolay Yordanov (Sofia) |
| 5 December 2019 | Arda Kardzhali (I) | 0−1 | CSKA Sofia (I) | Kardzhali |
| 13:30 EET | Report | Sowe 2' |
Stadium: Arena Arda Attendance: 3,600 Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Petrich) |
| 5 December 2019 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv (I) | 2−1 | Litex Lovech (II) | Plovdiv |
| 17:30 EET | D. Iliev 74', 87' |
Report | Mitrev 66' |
Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv Attendance: 750 Referee: Vasimir El-Hatib (Sofia) |
Quarter-finals
editThe draw was conducted on 10 December 2019.[11] The games will be played on 3, 4 and 5 March 2020.[12] In this stage the participants are the 8 winners from the Round of 16.
| 3 March 2020 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv (I) | 2−0 | CSKA 1948 Sofia (II) | Plovdiv |
| 15:00 EET | Iliev 42' (pen.) Karagaren 67' |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv Attendance: 2,500 Referee: Nikola Popov (Sofia) |
| 3 March 2020 | CSKA Sofia (I) | 2−1 | Botev Vratsa (I) | Sofia |
| 18:00 EET | Gyasi 67' Ahmedov 89' |
Report | Genov 22' |
Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armia Attendance: 1,600 Referee: Vladimir Valkov (Plovdiv) |
| 4 March 2020 | Botev Galabovo (II) | 0−1 (a.e.t.) | Botev Plovdiv (I) | Stara Zagora[note 10] |
| 18:00 EET | Report | D. Tonev 100' |
Stadium: Trace Arena Attendance: 550 Referee: Georgi Davidov (Veliko Tarnovo) |
| 5 March 2020 | Levski Sofia (I) | 0−0 (a.e.t.) (6−5 p) | Ludogorets Razgrad (I) | Sofia |
| 19:00 EET | Report | Stadium: Stadion Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov Attendance: 7,500 Referee: Dragomir Draganov (Varna) | ||
| Penalties | ||||
| Milanov Goranov Robertha Spierings Thiam Eyjólfsson |
Moți Świerczok Grigore Cauly Marcelinho Tchibota |
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Semi-finals
editThe draw was conducted on 10 March 2020.[13] The first legs should have been played between 7 and 9 April, while the second legs were scheduled for the dates between 21 and 23 April 2020. On 13 March 2020, the Bulgarian Football Union (BFU) suspended all games in Bulgaria until 13 April due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak.[14] On 6 April 2020 the BFU extended the match postponement until 13 May 2020.[15] On 15 May 2020 the BFU declared its preparedness to resume the competition after the loosening of the state of emergency, related to the pandemic.[16] After consulting the four semi-finalists it was decided to stage the semi-finals in two legs as originally planned. On 21 May the BFU scheduled the first legs of the semi-finals to be played on 9 and 10 June.[17] On 15 June the BFU scheduled the second legs for 23 and 24 June.[18] Both legs were held in stadiums with reduced capacities due to health regulations. For the first legs stadiums were allowed to host spectators up to 30% of their total capacity, as per regulation issued by the Ministry of Health on 2 June.[19] For the second legs stadiums were allowed to host spectators up to 50% of their total capacity, but no more than 1,000 spectators per block, as per regulation issued by the Ministry of Health on 23 June.[20]
First legs
edit| 9 June 2020 | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 2−0 | Levski Sofia | Plovdiv |
| 20:30 EEST | Iliev 23' Karagaren 45' |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv Attendance: 2,400 Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Petrich) |
| 10 June 2020 | Botev Plovdiv | 0−0 | CSKA Sofia | Plovdiv |
| 21:00 EEST | Report | Stadium: Futbolen kompleks Botev 1912 Attendance: 1,100 Referee: Nikolay Yordanov (Sofia) |
Second legs
edit| 23 June 2020 | Levski Sofia | 0−0 (0−2 agg.) | Lokomotiv Plovdiv | Sofia |
| 20:30 EEST | Report | Stadium: Stadion Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov Attendance: 3,400 Referee: Nikola Popov (Sofia) |
| 24 June 2020 | CSKA Sofia | 2−0 (2−0 agg.) | Botev Plovdiv | Sofia |
| 20:30 EEST | Bandalovski 19' (o.g.) Sowe 55' |
Report | Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armia Attendance: 4,300 Referee: Dragomir Draganov (Varna) |
Final
editThe final took place at the Vasil Levski National Stadium in Sofia on 1 July 2020.[21] On 27 June the Bulgarian Football Union announced that it is allowed for the stadium to host up to 30% of its total capacity (i.e. 12,000 spectators) with up to 3,000 spectators per block in accordance with the health regulations issued by the Ministry of Health.[22]
| CSKA Sofia | 0−0 (a.e.t.) | Lokomotiv Plovdiv |
|---|---|---|
| Report | ||
| Penalties | ||
| 3−5 | ||
Bracket
editTop goalscorers
edit- As of 1 July 2020
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimitar Iliev
|
Lokomotiv Plovdiv | 5 |
| Eray Karadayi
|
Botev Galabovo | ||
| 3 | Denislav Aleksandrov
|
CSKA 1948 Sofia | 4 |
 Mavis Tchibota
|
Ludogorets Razgrad | ||
| 5 | sixteen players | 2 | |
Notes
edit- ^ Lato Alekovo hosts all its games at Stadion Akademik in Svishtov, as Alekovo does not have a local stadium.
- ^ The match took place at the Gradski stadion in Zlatograd instead of Vrabnitsa Benkovski's home stadium, Stadion Dimitar Penev in Benkovski.
- ^ The match took place at Stadion Balchik in Balchik instead of Spartak's home stadium in Varna.
- ^ The match took place at Arena Sozopol in Sozopol instead of Neftochimic's home stadium Lazur in Burgas.
- ^ The match took place at Stadion Bratsigovo in Bratsigovo instead of Hebar's home stadium in Pazardzhik.
- ^ The match took place at the Stadion Dragalevtsi in Sofia instead of Spartak Pleven's home stadium, Stadion Pleven in Pleven.
- ^ The match took place at Stadion Balchik in Balchik instead of Spartak's home stadium in Varna.
- ^ The match took place at the Natsionalen stadion Vasil Levski in Sofia instead of CSKA 1948 Sofia's home stadium, Stadion Obelya in Sofia.
- ^ The match took place at Trace Arena in Stara Zagora instead of Botev's home stadium in Galabovo.
- ^ The match took place at Trace Arena in Stara Zagora instead of Botev's home stadium in Galabovo.
References
edit- ^ "Календар сезон 2019/2020" (PDF) (in Bulgarian). Bulgarian Football Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ "Bulgarian Cup 2019–20 - Final Phase". bulgarian-football.com. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Отборите в елита разбраха евентуалните си първи съперници за Купата". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). 23 August 2019. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ a b "Решение СТК 27.08.2019". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ "Решение СТК 29.08.2019". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 31 August 2019.
- ^ "Решение СТК 11.09.2019". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Коварен жребий за Левски и ЦСКА за Купата". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). 2 October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Решение СТК 04.10.2019". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 4 October 2019.
- ^ "Решение СТК 17.10.2019". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 17 October 2019.
- ^ "Решение СТК 31.10.2019". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ^ "Левски посреща Лудогорец, а ЦСКА - Ботев Враца за Купата на България". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ "Решение СТК 15.01.2020". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ "Жребият за Купата размина Левски и ЦСКА". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). 10 March 2020. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
- ^ "БФС преустановява временно първенствата в Първа и Втора лига". Bulgarian Football Union. 13 March 2020.
- ^ "Решения след срещата на Експертната група към БФС". Bulgarian Football Union. 6 April 2020.
- ^ "Решения след заседанието на Изпълнителния комитет на БФС". Bulgarian Football Union. 15 May 2020.
- ^ "Съобщение". Bulgarian Football Union. 21 May 2020.
- ^ "Съобщение". Bulgarian Football Union. 15 June 2020.
- ^ "От 5 юни се разрешава провеждането на първенството за първа и втора професионална футболна лига пред публика". Ministry of Heath of Republic of Bulgaria. 2 June 2020.
- ^ "От утре, 23 юни, носенето на предпазна маска или друго средство е задължително на всички закрити обществени места". Ministry of Heath of Republic of Bulgaria. 23 June 2020.
- ^ "Купа на България 2019/20". Bulgarian-football.com (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 10 March 2020.
- ^ "Решения след работната среща между ръководството на БФС и държавните власти". Bulgarian Football Union. 27 June 2020.