Match report
Olimpija Ljubljana Stuns Ludogorets 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Olimpija Ljubljana
2–1
FT
Ludogorets
Aug 1, 2023
Olimpija Ljubljana stunned European heavyweights Ludogorets with a hard-fought victory, ending the match 2–1. The Slovenian team showcased resilience and determination, overcoming an early deficit to secure their place in the competition.
Key Facts
- • Olimpija Ljubljana vs Ludogorets ended 2-1.
- • T. Elsnik scored two goals for Olimpija Ljubljana at minutes 18 and 90+2.
- • K. Despodov opened the scoring for Ludogorets in the 15th minute.
- • Marcel Heister received a yellow card for Ludogorets in the 18th minute.
- • Son was sent off with a red card for Ludogorets at minute 82.
Lineups
Olimpija Ljubljana
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 69 M. Vidovšek (G)
- 2 Jorge Silva (D)
- 14 M. Ratnik (D)
- 16 A. Muhamedbegović (D)
- 3 David Sualehe (D)
- 99 Rui Pedro (F)
- 34 A. Doffo (M)
- 10 T. Elšnik (M)
- 19 S. Sešlar (M)
- 9 M. Nukić (F)
- 21 I. Posavec (M)
Substitutes
- 37 Pedro Lucas
- 20 N. Motika
- 43 A. Krefl
- 33 N. Gavrić
- 11 S. Fadida
- 31 Ž. Mauricio
- 26 V. Janković
- 6 M. Karamatić
- 22 D. Pintol
- 15 M. Ristić
- 17 A. Bristrić
- 77 A. Jakupović
Ludogorets
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 S. Padt (G)
- 17 Son (D)
- 24 O. Verdon (D)
- 22 F. Russo (D)
- 44 M. Heister (D)
- 64 D. Yankov (M)
- 30 Pedro Naressi (M)
- 8 Claude Gonçalves (M)
- 37 B. Tekpetey (F)
- 10 M. Tissera (F)
- 11 K. Despodov (M)
Substitutes
- 90 S. Delev
- 6 J. Piotrowski
- 77 Caio Vidal
- 82 I. Yordanov
- 16 A. Witry
- 5 G. Terziev
- 20 Nonato
- 7 Rick
- 32 I. Plastun
- 12 S. Sluga
- 69 P. Pepelyashev
Timeline
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7' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardT. Elsnik
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12' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardM. Nukić
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13' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardAgustín Doffo
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14' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardMarcel Ratnik
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15' Ludogorets Goal · Normal GoalK. Despodov
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18' Ludogorets Card · Yellow CardMarcel Heister
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18' Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal GoalT. Elsnik · Assist: Jorge Silva
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48' Ludogorets Card · Yellow CardPedro Naressi
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55' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Tissera · On: S. Delev
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55' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Tekpetey · On: J. Piotrowski
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60' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Nukić · On: Pedro Lucas
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69' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Goncalves · On: Caio Vidal
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81' Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Posavec · On: N. Motika
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82' Ludogorets Card · Red CardSon
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83' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4Off: Pedro Naressi · On: I. Yordanov
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83' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Yankov · On: A. Witry
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87' Olimpija Ljubljana Card · Yellow CardJorge Silva
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90'+2 Olimpija Ljubljana Goal · Normal GoalT. Elsnik · Assist: S. Sešlar
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90'+5 Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 3Off: Rui Pedro · On: A. Krefl
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90'+5 Olimpija Ljubljana subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Sešlar · On: N. Gavrić
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90'+11 Ludogorets Card · Yellow CardJ. Piotrowski
Match Stats
| Stat | Olimpija Ljubljana | Ludogorets |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | 5 | 3 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 17 | 9 |
| Corners | 11 | 7 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 5 | 3 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 4 |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 1 | 6 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Olimpija Ljubljana responded swiftly to K. Despodov's early goal by equalizing through T. Elsnik just three minutes later.
- ▸ Ludogorets lost a key player when Son was sent off in the 82nd minute, turning the momentum decisively towards Olimpija Ljubljana.
- ▸ T. Elsnik sealed the win for Olimpija Ljubljana with an injury-time goal, securing their place in the UEFA Champions League.