Botev Plovdiv faced a narrow 1-2 defeat against Panathinaikos in the second qualifying round of the Europa League, but the team remains hopeful for a comeback in the return leg. Despite goals from Yeremeyef and Bakasetas for Panathinaikos, Botev's Koroshets managed to score shortly after being substituted, keeping the dream alive for a pathway to face Ajax if they can turn around the tie.
