Pavlikeni fight back from 0–2 to draw 2–2 with Lokomotiv (Mezdra) in match with two red cards

OFC Pavlikeni came back from two goals down to draw 2–2 with Lokomotiv (Mezdra) in an 11th-round Northwest Third League match played on 31 October at Gancho Panov Stadium. Two players were sent off, one from each team.

The visitors took the lead through Valdemar Asenov, who converted a penalty in the 30th minute and scored again about ten minutes later. The home side fought back after the break: Borislav Stoyanov reduced the deficit in the 67th minute, and Kristian Dechev equalised in the 80th after a goalmouth scramble.

Two red cards and a chance to complete the comeback

After Pavlikeni made it 1–2, Lokomotiv player Viktor Ivanov received a second yellow card and was sent off. Pavlikeni then pushed for a winner but could not find a third goal. Near the end, home captain Yordan Yordanov was also dismissed after a second booking.

The draw left Pavlikeni in seventh place with ten points, according to the local match report. The club says its next fixture is away to Spartak Pleven's reserve side on 7 November at 2:30 p.m.

Sources: OFC Pavlikeni, official report dated 31 October; Borba, October 31, 2026.

Photo: Ng Jun Xian / Unsplash — an illustrative image, not from the actual match.