Derry City lost 3-2 to CSKA Sofia in the first leg of their Europa League qualifying match. Despite the defeat, manager Tiernan Lynch expressed optimism, noting that there are still opportunities to advance in the tournament.
The match featured goals from Ioannis Pittas and Bruno Jardao for CSKA Sofia, while Liam Boyce and James Olayinka scored for Derry. Lynch acknowledged the need to improve defensively but highlighted his team's stronger performance in the second half.