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2021–22 Bulgarian Cup

The 2021–22 Bulgarian Cup was the 40th official edition of the Bulgarian annual football knockout tournament. It was sponsored by Sesame and known as the Sesame Kupa na Bulgaria for sponsorship purposes.[1] The competition began on 4 September 2021 with the preliminary round and finished with the final on 15 May 2022.[2] CSKA Sofia were the defending cup winners. They reached the final for 3rd consecutive time, but lost to Levski Sofia, who won the cup for a record 26th time and also qualified for the second qualifying round of the 2022–23 UEFA Europa Conference League.

2021–22 Bulgarian Cup
Sesame Купа на България
Tournament details
CountryBulgaria
Teams47
Final positions
ChampionsLevski Sofia (26th title)
Runner-upCSKA Sofia
Tournament statistics
Matches played48
Goals scored121 (2.52 per match)
Top goal scorer(s)Ecuador Jordy Caicedo
(5 goals)

All statistics correct as of 15 May 2022.

Participating clubs

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The following 47 teams qualified for the competition:[3]

2021–22 First League
14 clubs 		2021–22 Second League
17 non-reserve clubs 		Winners of 4 regional competitions
16 clubs

Arda Kardzhali
Beroe Stara Zagora
Botev Plovdiv
Botev Vratsa
CSKA 1948 Sofia
CSKA Sofia
Cherno More Varna
Levski Sofia
Lokomotiv Plovdiv
Lokomotiv Sofia
Ludogorets Razgrad
Pirin Blagoevgrad
Slavia Sofia
Tsarsko Selo Sofia

Dobrudzha Dobrich
Etar Veliko Tarnovo
Hebar Pazardzhik
Levski Lom
Litex Lovech
Marek Dupnitsa
Maritsa Plovdiv
Minyor Pernik
Montana
Neftochimic Burgas
Septemvri Simitli
Septemvri Sofia
Sozopol
Spartak Varna
Sportist Svoge
Strumska Slava Radomir
Yantra Gabrovo

from North-East zone:

from North-West zone:

from South-West zone:

from South-East zone:

Matches

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Preliminary round

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The draw was conducted on 27 August 2021.[4] The games were played between 4 and 8 September 2021.[5] In this stage participated 16 winners from the regional amateur competitions and 17 non-reserve teams from Second League. During the draw, Rozova Dolina Kazanlak, Septemvri Simitli and Septemvri Sofia received a bye to the Round of 32.

4 September 2021 (2021-09-04) Dunav Ruse (III)1−1 (a.e.t.)
(2−4 p)		 Maritsa Plovdiv (II) Ruse
16:00 UTC+3
  • Dimitrov   60'
 Report
Stadium: Gradski stadion
Referee: Martin Velikov (Varna)
Penalties
4 September 2021 (2021-09-04) Chernomorets Balchik (III)0−2 Minyor Pernik (II) Balchik
17:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Balchik
Referee: Mihael Pavlov (Veliko Tarnovo)
7 September 2021 (2021-09-07) Nadezhda Dobroslavtsi (III)0−3 Spartak Varna (II) Dobroslavtsi
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Nadezhda
Referee: Ivan Ivanov (Sofia)
7 September 2021 (2021-09-07) Septemvri Tervel (III) 0−0 (a.e.t.)
(4−1 p)		Yantra Gabrovo (II)Tervel
16:00 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Stadion Septemvri
Referee: Kaloyan Tsvetkov (Varna)
Penalties
7 September 2021 (2021-09-07) Vitosha Bistritsa (III)1−4 (a.e.t.) Hebar Pazardzhik (II) Bistritsa
17:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion Bistritsa
Referee: Blagoy Manov (Blagoevgrad)
7 September 2021 (2021-09-07) Yambol (III) 1−0Strumska Slava Radomir (II)Yambol
16:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Nikolay Laskov
Referee: Kristiyan Kolev (Plovdiv)
7 September 2021 (2021-09-07) Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (III) 2−1 (a.e.t.)Neftochimic Burgas (II)Gorna Oryahovitsa
19:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Referee: Vasil Minev (Sofia)
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Balkan Botevgrad (III)0−0 (a.e.t.)
(4−5 p)		 Etar Veliko Tarnovo (II) Botevgrad
16:00 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Stadion Hristo Botev
Referee: Dimitar Burov (Sofia)
Penalties
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Bansko (III) 3−1Sozopol (II)Bansko
16:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion Sveti Petar
Referee: Hristiyana Guteva (Sofia)
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Chernolomets Popovo (III)0−3 Marek Dupnitsa (II) Popovo
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Stamo Kostov
Referee: Krasimir Krastev (Shumen)
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Krumovgrad (III) 1−0Litex Lovech (II)Krumovgrad
16:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Sporten kompleks Krumovgrad
Referee: Nedelcho Gadzhalov (Plovdiv)
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Lokomotiv Mezdra (III)1−3 Montana (II) Mezdra
16:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Referee: Nikola Petrov (Lovech)
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Partizan Cherven Bryag (III)0−4 Levski Lom (II) Cherven Bryag
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Gradski stadion
Referee: Ventsislav Mitrev (Sofia)
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Rodopa Smolyan (III) 0−0 (a.e.t.)
(4−2 p)		Dobrudzha Dobrich (II)Smolyan
16:00 UTC+3 Report Stadium: Stadion Septemvri
Referee: Martin Markov (Sofia)
Penalties
8 September 2021 (2021-09-08) Sevlievo (III)0−1 Sportist Svoge (II) Sevlievo
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Rakovski
Referee: Stefan Gurkov (Sliven)

Round of 32

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The draw was conducted on 27 August 2021.[4] The games were played between 21 and 23 September 2021.[6][7][8] In this stage participated the 15 winners from the first round, the three byes, as well as the 14 teams from First League.

21 September 2021 (2021-09-21) Rodopa Smolyan (III)0−4 Lokomotiv Plovdiv (I) Smolyan
15:45 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Septemvri
Attendance: 500
Referee: Dimo Dimov (Sliven)
21 September 2021 (2021-09-21) Krumovgrad (III) 1−0 (a.e.t.)Tsarsko Selo Sofia (I)Krumovgrad
16:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Sporten kompleks Krumovgrad
Referee: Nedelcho Gadzhalov (Plovdiv)
21 September 2021 (2021-09-21) Rozova Dolina Kazanlak (III)0−6 Beroe Stara Zagora (I) Kazanlak
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Sevtopolis
Referee: Valentin Zhelezov (Burgas)
21 September 2021 (2021-09-21) Yambol (III)0−3 Arda Kardzhali (I) Yambol
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Nikolay Laskov
Referee: Kristiyan Kolev (Plovdiv)
21 September 2021 (2021-09-21) Montana (II) 1−0CSKA 1948 Sofia (I)Montana
18:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Ogosta
Referee: Dimitar Dimitrov (Sofia)
21 September 2021 (2021-09-21) Etar Veliko Tarnovo (II) 1−0 (a.e.t.)Botev Plovdiv (I)Veliko Tarnovo
18:45 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Ivaylo
Attendance: 600
Referee: Dimitar Burov (Sofia)
22 September 2021 (2021-09-22) Marek Dupnitsa (II)0−2 Levski Sofia (I) Dupnitsa
13:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Bonchuk
Attendance: 3,000
Referee: Georgi Ginchev (Veliko Tarnovo)
22 September 2021 (2021-09-22) Bansko (III)1−2 Pirin Blagoevgrad (I) Bansko
16:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion Sveti Petar
Referee: Vasil Minev (Sofia)
22 September 2021 (2021-09-22) Septemvri Tervel (III)0−1 Septemvri Simitli (II) Tervel
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Septemvri
Referee: Krasimir Krastev (Shumen)
22 September 2021 (2021-09-22) Sportist Svoge (II)0−1 Septemvri Sofia (II) Svoge
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Chavdar Tsvetkov
Referee: Stanimir Trenchev (Sofia)
22 September 2021 (2021-09-22) Hebar Pazardzhik (II)0−3 CSKA Sofia (I) Sofia[note 1]
18:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armia
Attendance: 1,000
Referee: Vladimir Valkov (Plovdiv)
23 September 2021 (2021-09-23) Minyor Pernik (II)0−2 Cherno More Varna (I) Pernik
13:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Minyor
Attendance: 450
Referee: Georgi Ivanov (Sofia)
23 September 2021 (2021-09-23) Maritsa Plovdiv (II)1−3 Slavia Sofia (I) Plovdiv
16:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion Maritsa
Referee: Ivaylo Nenkov (Sofia)
23 September 2021 (2021-09-23) Spartak Varna (II)0−1 Ludogorets Razgrad (I) Varna
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Spartak
Attendance: 1,200
Referee: Stanislav Todorov (Shumen)
23 September 2021 (2021-09-23) Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (III) 3−2Botev Vratsa (I)Gorna Oryahovitsa
19:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Referee: Ivan Ivanov (Sofia)
8 October 2021 (2021-10-08) Levski Lom (II)0−1 Lokomotiv Sofia (I) Lom
15:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Dunavski Yunak
Referee: Petar Kuzev (Gabrovo)
Note: Originally, the game has been scheduled for 22 September. On 16 September the Bulgarian Football Union declared the postponement of the game due to the high number of positive COVID-19 cases within the Levski Lom squad.[10] On 30 September the BFU announced that the game has been rescheduled for 8 October 2021.[11]

Round of 16

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The draw was conducted on 23 September 2021.[12] The games were played between 26 October and 17 November 2021.[11] In this stage the participants are the 16 winners from the previous round.

26 October 2021 (2021-10-26) Lokomotiv Sofia (I)0−2 Lokomotiv Plovdiv (I) Sofia
16:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Lokomotiv
Attendance: 300
Referee: Valentin Zhelezov (Burgas)
26 October 2021 (2021-10-26) Levski Sofia (I) 7−0Septemvri Simitli (II)Sofia
19:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov
Attendance: 800
Referee: Vasimir El-Hatib (Sofia)
27 October 2021 (2021-10-27) Slavia Sofia (I) 1−0Pirin Blagoevgrad (I)Sofia
16:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov
Attendance: 250
Referee: Georgi Kabakov (Plovdiv)
27 October 2021 (2021-10-27) Beroe Stara Zagora (I) 1−0Cherno More Varna (I)Stara Zagora
19:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Beroe
Attendance: 300
Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Petrich)
28 October 2021 (2021-10-28) Septemvri Sofia (II) 4−1Etar Veliko Tarnovo (II)Sofia
15:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Stadion DIT
Attendance: 30
Referee: Radoslav Gidzhenov (Plovdiv)
28 October 2021 (2021-10-28) Ludogorets Razgrad (I) 3−1Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa (III)Razgrad
16:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Ludogorets Arena
Attendance: 150
Referee: Georgi Ivanov (Sofia)
28 October 2021 (2021-10-28) CSKA Sofia (I) 2−0Arda Kardzhali (I)Sofia
19:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armia
Attendance: 850
Referee: Stanimir Trenchev (Sofia)
17 November 2021 (2021-11-17) Krumovgrad (III)2−2 (a.e.t.)
(1−3 p)		 Montana (II) Krumovgrad
13:30 UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Sporten kompleks Krumovgrad
Attendance: 700
Referee: Dimo Dimov (Sliven)
Penalties

Quarter-finals

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The draw was conducted on 28 October 2021.[13] The games were played between 1 and 3 March 2022.[14] In this stage the participants are the 8 winners from the previous round.

1 March 2022 (2022-03-01) CSKA Sofia (I) 2−0Lokomotiv Plovdiv (I)Sofia
17:30 UTC+2
Report Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armia
Attendance: 4,000
Referee: Stanimir Trenchev (Sofia)
2 March 2022 (2022-03-02) Montana (II)0−5 Ludogorets Razgrad (I) Razgrad[note 2]
14:30 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Huvepharma Arena
Attendance: 350
Referee: Radoslav Gidzhenov (Plovdiv)
2 March 2022 (2022-03-02) Septemvri Sofia (II)0−2 Levski Sofia (I) Sofia
17:30 UTC+2 Report
Stadium: Stadion Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov[note 3]
Attendance: 3,500
Referee: Dimo Dimov (Sliven)
3 March 2022 (2022-03-03) Slavia Sofia (I) 2−1Beroe Stara Zagora (I)Sofia
17:30 UTC+2
Report
Stadium: Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov
Attendance: 500
Referee: Stanislav Todorov (Shumen)

Semi-finals

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The draw was conducted on 4 March 2022.[18] The first legs should be played on 12 and 13 April,[19] while the second legs are scheduled for 21 and 22 April 2022.[20] Contrary to the generally accepted regulations in European football, the away goals rule will apply.

First legs

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12 April 2022 (2022-04-12) Slavia Sofia 0−2 CSKA Sofia Sofia
19:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Aleksandar Shalamanov
Referee: Nikola Popov (Sofia)
13 April 2022 (2022-04-13) Ludogorets Razgrad 2−3 Levski Sofia Razgrad
19:00 UTC+3
Report
Stadium: Huvepharma Arena
Attendance: 5,000
Referee: Ivaylo Stoyanov (Petrich)

Second legs

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21 April 2022 (2022-04-21) CSKA Sofia 0−2 (a.e.t.)
(2−2 agg.)
(7−6 p)		Slavia SofiaSofia
19:00 UTC+3 Report
Stadium: Stadion Balgarska Armia
Referee: Volen Chinkov (Sofia)
Penalties
22 April 2022 (2022-04-22) Levski Sofia 1−0
(4−2 agg.)		Ludogorets RazgradSofia
19:00 UTC+3
Report Stadium: Stadion Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov
Attendance: 18,732
Referee: Dragomir Draganov (Varna)

Final

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Main article: 2022 Bulgarian Cup final
CSKA Sofia0−1Levski Sofia
Report
Attendance: 40,600
Referee: Nikola Popov (Sofia)

Bracket

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Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarter-finals Semi-finals Final
                
2 Maritsa Plovdiv 1
1 Slavia Sofia 3
1 Slavia Sofia 1
1 Pirin Blagoevgrad 0
3 Bansko 1
1 Pirin Blagoevgrad 2
1 Slavia Sofia 2
1 Beroe Stara Zagora 1
3 Rozova Dolina Kazanlak 0
1 Beroe Stara Zagora 6
1 Beroe Stara Zagora 1
1 Cherno More Varna 0
2 Minyor Pernik 0
1 Cherno More Varna 2
1 Slavia Sofia 0 2 (6)
1 CSKA Sofia (p) 2 0 (7)
2 Hebar Pazardzhik 0
1 CSKA Sofia 3
1 CSKA Sofia 2
1 Arda Kardzhali 0
3 Yambol 0
1 Arda Kardzhali 3
1 CSKA Sofia 2
1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 0
2 Levski Lom 0
1 Lokomotiv Sofia 1
1 Lokomotiv Sofia 0
1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 2
2 Rodopa Smolyan 0
1 Lokomotiv Plovdiv 4
1 CSKA Sofia 0
1 Levski Sofia 1
3 Krumovgrad (a.e.t.) 1
1 Tsarsko Selo Sofia 0
3 Krumovgrad 2 (1)
2 Montana (p) 2 (3)
2 Montana 1
1 CSKA 1948 Sofia 0
2 Montana 0
1 Ludogorets Razgrad 5
2 Spartak Varna 0
1 Ludogorets Razgrad 1
1 Ludogorets Razgrad 3
3 Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa 1
3 Lokomotiv Gorna Oryahovitsa 3
1 Botev Vratsa 2
1 Ludogorets Razgrad 2 0
1 Levski Sofia 3 1
2 Sportist Svoge 0
2 Septemvri Sofia 1
2 Septemvri Sofia 4
2 Etar Veliko Tarnovo 1
2 Etar Veliko Tarnovo (a.e.t.) 1
1 Botev Plovdiv 0
2 Septemvri Sofia 0
1 Levski Sofia 2
2 Marek Dupnitsa 0
1 Levski Sofia 2
1 Levski Sofia 7
2 Septemvri Simitli 0
3 Septemvri Tervel 0
2 Septemvri Simitli 1

Top goalscorers

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As of 15 May 2022
Rank Player Club Goals
1   Jordy Caicedo CSKA Sofia 5
2   Bilal Bari Levski Sofia 4
  Dimitar Kostadinov Levski Sofia
4   Georgi Minchev Lokomotiv Plovdiv 3
  Toni Tasev Slavia Sofia
6 nine players 2

Notes

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  1. ^ Hebar plays their first round home match at Stadion Balgarska Armia, Sofia, instead of their regular stadium Stadion Georgi Benkovski in Pazardzhik, which was not in optimal condition to host a football match.[9]
  2. ^ Montana plays their quarterfinal home match at Huvepharma Arena, Razgrad, instead of their regular stadium Stadion Ogosta in Montana, which was undergoing renovation works.[15]
  3. ^ Septemvri Sofia will host the match at Vivacom Arena - Georgi Asparuhov, Sofia, instead of their own home venue Stadion DIT, Sofia, as it does not meet BFU's requirements for this stage of the tournament.[16] Initially Septemvri intended to host the match at Arena Tsarsko Selo, Sofia, but the BFU declined their application due to the small capacity of the stadium.[17]

References

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  1. ^ "Купата на България има нов генерален спонсор, турнирът сменя името си" (in Bulgarian). gong.bg. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  2. ^ "Календар сезон 2021/2022" (PDF) (in Bulgarian). Bulgarian Football Union. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ^ "Bulgarian Cup 2021–22 - Final Phase". bulgarian-football.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  4. ^ a b "ЦСКА срещу Витоша или Хебър за Купата, Левски се падна с Черноломец/Марек". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  5. ^ "Решение СТК 30.08.2021". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  6. ^ "Решение СТК 31.08.2021". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 31 August 2021.
  7. ^ "Решение СТК 10.09.2021". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 11 September 2021.
  8. ^ "Решение СТК 21.09.2021". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  9. ^ ""Българска армия" приема Хебър - ЦСКА". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 21 September 2021.
  10. ^ "Решение СТК 16.09.2021". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 16 September 2021.
  11. ^ a b "Решение СТК 30.09.2021". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  12. ^ "ЦСКА - Арда в повторение на финала, Левски - Септември Симитли на 1/8-финалите за Купата". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 23 September 2021.
  13. ^ "ЦСКА срещу Локо Пд, Септември София срещу Левски в 1/4-финалите за Купата". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  14. ^ "Решение 19.01.2022". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  15. ^ "Официално: Левски и Лудогорец гостуват на собствените си стадиони за Купата". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  16. ^ "Румен Чандъров: Правя жест към Левски, ще играем на Герена за купата". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  17. ^ "Решение 04.02.2022". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 4 February 2022.
  18. ^ "Славия - ЦСКА и Лудогорец - Левски са полуфиналните двойки за Купата". dsport.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  19. ^ "Решение 11.03.2022". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 12 March 2022.
  20. ^ "Решение 08.04.2022". bfunion.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 8 April 2022.
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