Match report

Shamrock Rovers Defeat Ludogorets 2-1 in UEFA Champions League

Shamrock Rovers
Shamrock Rovers
2–1
FT
Ludogorets
Ludogorets
Jul 26, 2022

In an impressive performance, Shamrock Rovers stunned Ludogorets with a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Champions League match. Goals from A. Greene and A. Emakhu were crucial for Shamrock Rovers, while Ludogorets managed to score late through Cauly but could not overturn the deficit.

Key Facts

  • • Shamrock Rovers 2-1 Ludogorets (UEFA Champions League)
  • • A. Greene scored at minute 21 for Shamrock Rovers
  • • Ludogorets' Show was sent off in the 51st minute following a second yellow card
  • • A. Emakhu secured a crucial goal for Shamrock Rovers at minute 88
  • • Cauly pulled one back for Ludogorets in stoppage time

Lineups

Shamrock Rovers

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Mannus (G)
  • 2 S. Gannon (M)
  • 3 S. Hoare (D)
  • 5 L. Grace (D)
  • 8 R. Finn (M)
  • 17 R. Towell (M)
  • 16 G. O'Neill (M)
  • 26 C. McCann (M)
  • 22 A. Lyons (D)
  • 10 G. Burke (F)
  • 9 A. Greene (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 N. Farrugia
  • 20 R. Gaffney
  • 7 D. Watts
  • 38 A. Emakhu
  • 21 J. Ferizaj
  • 27 C. O'Sullivan
  • 30 T. Leitis
  • 11 S. Kavanagh
  • 28 G. Tetteh
  • 25 L. Pöhls

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 21 Ž. Karničnik (D)
  • 24 O. Verdon (D)
  • 32 I. Plastun (D)
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 23 Show (M)
  • 7 Alex Santana (M)
  • 95 Cauly (M)
  • 37 B. Tekpetey (F)
  • 19 P. Sotiriou (F)
  • 11 K. Despodov (M)

Substitutes

  • 90 S. Delev
  • 73 Rick
  • 9 Thiago
  • 5 G. Terziev
  • 67 D. Hristov
  • 64 D. Yankov
  • 12 S. Sluga
  • 82 I. Yordanov
  • 14 D. Gruper
  • 4 Cicinho
  • 10 M. Tissera

Timeline

  1. Shamrock Rovers
    21' Shamrock Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Greene
  2. Ludogorets
    24' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Show
  3. Ludogorets
    39' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    B. Tekpetey
  4. Ludogorets
    46' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. Tekpetey · On: S. Delev
  5. Ludogorets
    46' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Despodov · On: Rick
  6. Ludogorets
    50' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Alex Santana
  7. Ludogorets
    51' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Show
  8. Ludogorets
    51' Ludogorets Card · Red Card
    Show
  9. Ludogorets
    55' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Rick
  10. Shamrock Rovers
    64' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    R. Finn
  11. Shamrock Rovers
    66' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    R. Towell
  12. Shamrock Rovers
    71' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Finn · On: N. Farrugia
  13. Shamrock Rovers
    71' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Gary O'Neill · On: Rory Gaffney
  14. Shamrock Rovers
    71' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Burke · On: D. Watts
  15. Shamrock Rovers
    78' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Towell · On: A. Emakhu
  16. Shamrock Rovers
    82' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    N. Farrugia
  17. Shamrock Rovers
    83' Shamrock Rovers subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Chris McCann · On: J. Ferizaj
  18. Shamrock Rovers
    84' Shamrock Rovers Card · Yellow Card
    A. Greene
  19. Ludogorets
    86' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: P. Sotiriou · On: I. Thiago
  20. Shamrock Rovers
    88' Shamrock Rovers Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Emakhu · Assist: N. Farrugia
  21. Ludogorets
    90'+1 Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    Cauly · Assist: Rick
  22. Ludogorets
    90'+2 Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Cauly · On: G. Terziev

Match Stats

Stat Shamrock Rovers Ludogorets
Fouls 15 13
Pass Accuracy — —
Offsides — —
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 2 4
Total Passes — —
Yellow Cards 4 4
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 6 4
Shots off Target 6 1
Possession — —
Accurate Passes — —
Shots Inside Box — —
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box — —

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Shamrock Rrovers' early lead through A. Greene's goal set the tone for the match and showcased their offensive prowess.
  • ▸ Ludogorets' dismissal of Show at 51st minute significantly shifted momentum in Shamrock Rovers' favor, paving the way for a second goal by A. Emakhu.