Match report

Ludogorets 0-0 Maribor: Europa League Draw

Ludogorets
Ludogorets
0–0
FT
Maribor
Maribor
Aug 22, 2019

Ludogorets and Maribor played to a goalless draw in their UEFA Europa League encounter. Despite numerous chances and a red card, neither team could find the back of the net, leading to a frustrating stalemate.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Ludogorets 0–0 Maribor
  • D. Hotič received a red card for Maribor in the 57th minute
  • A. Nedyalkov, Stéphane Badji, and Rafael Forster were yellow-carded for Ludogorets
  • K. Pirič received a yellow card for Maribor in the 90th minute

Lineups

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 Plamen Iliev (G)
  • 4 Cicinho (D)
  • 90 Rafael Forster (D)
  • 30 Cosmin Moți (D)
  • 3 Anton Nedyalkov (D)
  • 12 Anicet Abel (M)
  • 8 Dan Biton (M)
  • 25 Stephane Badji (M)
  • 17 Jorginho (F)
  • 28 Claudiu Keseru (F)
  • 88 Wanderson (M)

Substitutes

  • 33 Renan
  • 22 Jordan Ikoko
  • 18 Svetoslav Dyakov
  • 84 Marcelinho
  • 10 Jakub Swierczok
  • 13 Mavis Tchibota
  • 92 Jody Lukoki

Maribor

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Kenan Pirić (G)
  • 22 Martin Milec (D)
  • 31 Sasa Ivković (D)
  • 55 Špiro Peričić (D)
  • 28 Mitja Viler (D)
  • 8 Alexandru Cretu (M)
  • 5 Blaz Vrhovec (M)
  • 10 Dino Hotić (M)
  • 7 Rok Kronaveter (M)
  • 77 Rudi Pozeg Vancas (M)
  • 11 Luka Zahović (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Jasmin Handanović
  • 2 Denis Klinar
  • 6 Aleks Pihler
  • 47 Andrej Kotnik
  • 97 Martin Kramarić
  • 9 Marcos Tavares
  • 27 Jasmin Mešanović

Timeline

  1. Ludogorets
    38' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nedyalkov
  2. Maribor
    51' Maribor Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hotič
  3. Maribor
    57' Maribor Card · Yellow Card
    D. Hotič
  4. Maribor
    57' Maribor Card · Red Card
    D. Hotič
  5. Maribor
    65' Maribor subst · Substitution 1
    Off: L. Zahovič · On: M. Kramarič
  6. Maribor
    65' Maribor subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Kronaveter · On: Marcos Tavares
  7. Ludogorets
    67' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Stéphane Badji
  8. Ludogorets
    72' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Wanderson · On: M. Tchibota
  9. Ludogorets
    78' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Anicet Abel · On: J. Świerczok
  10. Maribor
    80' Maribor subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Požeg · On: J. Mešanović
  11. Ludogorets
    83' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Rafael Forster
  12. Maribor
    90' Maribor Card · Yellow Card
    K. Pirić

Match Stats

Stat Ludogorets Maribor
Fouls 18 11
Pass Accuracy
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 24 4
Corners 4 3
Total Passes
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots
Shots on Target 7 0
Shots off Target 17 4
Possession 71% 29%
Accurate Passes
Shots Inside Box
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box

Key Match Notes

  • The match took a dramatic turn in the 57th minute when Maribor's D. Hotič was sent off after receiving a second yellow card, giving Ludogorets a numerical advantage
  • Despite the man advantage, Ludogorets couldn't capitalize on their numerical superiority, leading to a frustrating final result for both teams