Bulgaria round-up: Lokomotiv stay clear at the top

The Bulgarian relegation group leaders PFC Lokomotiv Sofia had a comfortable 3-0 win over PFC Spartak Pleven today.

Velichkov double
Lokomotiv stay four points clear at the top of the table after a double strike from Boyko Velichkov at the end of the first half, and a Gancho Evtimov header in the second, wrapped up the win.

Marek win
Second-placed PFC Marek also cruised to victory as they beat PFC Beroe 3-0. Ivo Pargov, Krasimir Dimitrov and Velizar Dimitrov scored for Marek.

Crucial win
PFC Chernomorets Burgas moved two points clear of the relegation places after beating PFC Cherno More 2-0. Mario Metushev gave the home side a 12th-minute lead, but they did not secure the win until eight minutes from time when second-half substitute Ivan Martinov scored.

Red card
In Sunday's other game, PFC Spartak Varna condemned PFC Belasitsa to a 2-0 defeat. Anastas Petrov and Valentin Stanchev scored the goals. Varna finished the game with ten men when Stefan Donchev was dismissed for violent conduct, 12 minutes from time.