Match report
Ballkani Stuns Ludogorets 2-0 in UEFA Champions League
Ballkani
2–0
FT
Ludogorets
Jul 11, 2023
Ballkani pulled off a stunning upset against Bulgarian powerhouse Ludogorets, winning 2-0 in their UEFA Champions League qualifier on July 11th. The hosts scored through M. Korenica and Q. Zyba, while Ballkani held firm to secure the victory.
Key Facts
- • Ballkani defeated Ludogorets with a final score of 2-0.
- • M. Korenica scored in extra time at minute 45+1.
- • Q. Zyba found the back of the net at minute 55.
- • Ludogorets' Igor Plastun was shown a yellow card at minute 18.
- • Ballkani's Lorenc Trashi also received a yellow card at minute 43.
Lineups
Ballkani
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 E. Koliçi (G)
- 2 A. Thaçi (D)
- 5 L. Dellova (D)
- 32 B. Jashanica (D)
- 19 L. Trashi (M)
- 6 L. Emërllahu (M)
- 20 E. Kuč (M)
- 11 Q. Zyba (M)
- 7 M. Korenica (M)
- 9 A. Rrahmani (F)
- 10 N. Gripshi (M)
Substitutes
- 80 A. Berisha
- 25 V. Tusha
- 3 A. Potoku
- 98 A. Kryeziu
- 21 A. Kapra
- 12 A. Hoxha
- 14 Y. Marc-Olivier
- 4 G. Halili
- 99 B. Tolaj
- 92 D. Ljuljanović
- 18 L. Shala
- 23 R. Ramadani
Ludogorets
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 S. Padt (G)
- 16 A. Witry (D)
- 32 I. Plastun (D)
- 22 F. Russo (D)
- 44 M. Heister (D)
- 23 Show (M)
- 8 Claude Gonçalves (M)
- 20 Nonato (M)
- 11 K. Despodov (M)
- 10 M. Tissera (F)
- 77 Caio Vidal (M)
Substitutes
- 2 Pipa
- 30 Pedro Naressi
- 64 D. Yankov
- 18 Raí
- 90 S. Delev
- 88 T. Nedelev
- 82 I. Yordanov
- 5 G. Terziev
- 12 S. Sluga
- 68 U. Habil
Timeline
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18' Ludogorets Card · Yellow CardIgor Plastun
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30' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Witry · On: Pipa
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43' Ballkani Card · Yellow CardLorenc Trashi
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45'+1 Ballkani Goal · Normal GoalM. Korenica · Assist: E. Kuč
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46' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2Off: Show · On: Pedro Naressi
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46' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3Off: Nonato · On: D. Yankov
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55' Ballkani Goal · Normal GoalQ. Zyba · Assist: Lorenc Trashi
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69' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4Off: Caio Vidal · On: Raí Nascimento
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69' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 5Off: M. Tissera · On: S. Delev
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76' Ballkani subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Rrahmani · On: A. Berisha
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76' Ballkani subst · Substitution 2Off: E. Kuč · On: V. Tusha
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76' Ballkani subst · Substitution 3Off: Lorenc Trashi · On: A. Potoku
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89' Ballkani subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Korenica · On: A. Kryeziu
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90'+3 Ballkani subst · Substitution 5Off: N. Gripshi · On: A. Kapra
Match Stats
| Stat | Ballkani | Ludogorets |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | — | — |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | — | — |
| Corners | 6 | 4 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | — | — |
| Shots on Target | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | — | — |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned in Ballkani's favor when M. Korenica scored at extra time, breaking the deadlock and giving them the lead.
- ▸ Q. Zyba's goal at minute 55 solidified Ballkani's control of the game and their path to victory.