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Derry City trails CSKA Sofia 3-2 in Europa League first leg

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 8:18 PM

Last updated Jul 9, 2026

Derry City trails CSKA Sofia 3-2 in Europa League first leg
Summary

Derry City faces a one-goal deficit after losing 3-2 to CSKA Sofia in the Europa League first qualifying round in Sofia. Ioannis Pittas opened the scoring for CSKA Sofia with a curling strike in the 20th minute, but Liam Boyce equalized for Derry shortly after. Bruno Jordao restored CSKA's lead in the second half, and Pittas added another goal for the hosts. Derry City's James Olayinka scored late to narrow the margin. The second leg will take place at the Brandywell on July 16.

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  • •CSKA Sofia leads 3-2 after the first leg in Sofia.
  • •Pittas scored twice for CSKA, including the opener.
  • •Boyce and Olayinka were key scorers for Derry City.
  • •The second leg is set for July 16 at the Brandywell.
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  • 8:18 PMYahoo Sports — Derry City trail CSKA Sofia after tight first leg
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Derry City must overcome a one-goal deficit in the second leg of their Europa League first qualifying round tie as CSKA Sofia are 3-2 victors against the Candystripes in Sofia.

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