Match report

1899 Hoffenheim 1–1 Ludogorets: Europa League Tie

1899 Hoffenheim
1899 Hoffenheim
1–1
FT
Ludogorets
Ludogorets
Dec 7, 2017

In a tightly contested match in the UEFA Europa League, 1899 Hoffenheim and Ludogorets battled to a 1–1 draw. P. Ochs opened the scoring for Hoffenheim in the 25th minute, assisted by R. Hack. However, Ludogorets leveled the game through Wanderson in the 62nd minute. Both teams faced numerous challenges, including several yellow and red cards, but neither side could break the deadlock in the latter stages of the match.

Key Facts

  • • 1899 Hoffenheim 1–1 Ludogorets
  • • P. Ochs scored for Hoffenheim in the 25th minute, assisted by R. Hack
  • • Wanderson equalized for Ludogorets in the 62nd minute
  • • C. Keşerü received a red card for Ludogorets in the 83rd minute
  • • Both teams had several yellow cards: Ermin Bičakčić, R. Žulj, H. Nordtveit for Hoffenheim and Natanael Pimienta, Cicinho, V. Misidjan, Svetoslav Dyakov for Ludogorets

Lineups

1899 Hoffenheim

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 36 G. Kobel (G)
  • 4 E. Bičakčić (D)
  • 42 A. Rossipal (D)
  • 24 J. Hoogma (D)
  • 8 E. Polanski (M)
  • 6 H. Nordtveit (D)
  • 20 R. Zulj (M)
  • 30 P. Ochs (M)
  • 34 S. Lorenz (M)
  • 31 F. Passlack (D)
  • 37 R. Hack (F)

Substitutes

  • 35 M. Skenderović
  • 41 J. Bühler
  • 26 D. Otto
  • 33 A. Stolz
  • 43 M. Waack
  • 44 N. Wähling

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 33 Renan (G)
  • 30 C. Moți (D)
  • 4 Cicinho (D)
  • 32 I. Plastun (D)
  • 18 S. Dyakov (M)
  • 12 A. Andrianantenaina (M)
  • 88 Wanderson (M)
  • 6 Natanael Pimienta (D)
  • 44 J. Góralski (M)
  • 84 Marcelinho (M)
  • 93 V. Misidjan (F)

Substitutes

  • 28 C. Keșerü
  • 5 G. Terziev
  • 8 Lucas Sasha
  • 37 João Paulo
  • 1 J. Broun
  • 10 Gustavo Campanharo
  • 92 J. Lukoki

Timeline

  1. 1899 Hoffenheim
    25' 1899 Hoffenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Ochs · Assist: R. Hack
  2. 1899 Hoffenheim
    28' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    Ermin Bičakčić
  3. Ludogorets
    33' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Natanael Pimienta
  4. Ludogorets
    46' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Jacek Góralski · On: C. Keșerü
  5. 1899 Hoffenheim
    56' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Ochs · On: M. Skenderović
  6. Ludogorets
    62' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    Wanderson
  7. Ludogorets
    64' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Cicinho
  8. 1899 Hoffenheim
    65' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    R. Žulj
  9. 1899 Hoffenheim
    69' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Žulj · On: J. Bühler
  10. 1899 Hoffenheim
    76' 1899 Hoffenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Hack · On: D. Otto
  11. 1899 Hoffenheim
    78' 1899 Hoffenheim Card · Yellow Card
    H. Nordtveit
  12. Ludogorets
    79' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    V. Misidjan
  13. Ludogorets
    80' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Svetoslav Dyakov
  14. Ludogorets
    83' Ludogorets Card · Red Card
    C. Keșerü
  15. Ludogorets
    87' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wanderson · On: G. Terziev
  16. Ludogorets
    88' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Marcelinho · On: Lucas Sasha

Match Stats

Stat 1899 Hoffenheim Ludogorets
Fouls 19 23
Pass Accuracy 82% 82%
Offsides 2 3
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 12 14
Corners 4 4
Total Passes 438 487
Yellow Cards 3 4
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 4 2
Shots off Target 1 9
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 359 401
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 6 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ P. Ochs' early goal in the 25th minute gave Hoffenheim a promising lead
  • ▸ Ludogorets equalized through Wanderson in the 62nd minute, turning the match into a more open contest
  • ▸ C. Keşerü's red card in the 83rd minute significantly impacted Ludogorets' strategy and ability to mount a late comeback