Montana halted a losing streak with a hard-fought draw against Beroe at Ayazmoto Stadium today, despite opportunities to secure a win. The match ended without a goal,breaking Montana’s recent run of defeats and offering a point in the First League standings.
Beroe and Montana faced off with starting lineups as follows: Beroe’s team included Marcio Rosa, Christopher Acheampong, David Malembana, Solomon James, Kostadin Iliev, Anton Tungarov (captain), Vazhebach Sakor, Boris Dimitrov, Kaloyan Strinsky, Philip Ezhike, and Thomas Azevedo. Montana countered with a lineup featuring Marcio Rosa, Christopher Acheampong, David Malembana, Solomon James, Kostadin Iliev, Anton Tungarov (captain), Vazhebach Sakor, Boris Dimitrov, Kaloyan Strinsky, Philip Ezhike, and Thomas Azevedo. Substitutions occurred throughout the match,with beroe’s Anton Tungarov replaced by Nikola Borisov in the 83rd minute and Thomas Azevedo making way for Joel Berhane,also in the 83rd. Montana saw changes with Facundo Alarcon entering for Alberto Salido in the 66th minute, Nene replacing Salido at the start of the second half, and Joao Mileirao substituted by Martin Georgiev in the 84th minute.the match was officiated by Martin Markov, with Nikola Popov serving as the VAR. Yellow cards were issued to Augusto Dabo,Facundo Costantini,Facundo Alarcon,and Martin Georgiev from Beroe,and to Christopher Acheampong from Montana.
Alejandro Sagueras managed Beroe, while Anatoli Nankov led Montana.The draw provides a temporary respite for Montana, who will look to build momentum in upcoming fixtures. Beroe will aim to convert future opportunities into victories.