Match report

LASK Linz Defeats Ludogorets 4-3 in Europa League Thriller

Lask Linz
Lask Linz
4–3
FT
Ludogorets
Ludogorets
Oct 29, 2020

LASK Linz secured a thrilling victory over Ludogorets with a 4-3 scoreline in their UEFA Europa League match. The game saw a flurry of early goals from LASK Linz, with H. Balić, A. Gruber, and M. Raguz scoring in the first half. Ludogorets fought back with goals from E. Manu and a penalty, but could not overcome LASK Linz's early lead. Lukas Grgić's red card later in the game added drama to the match, but LASK Linz held on to secure the win.

Key Facts

  • • LASK Linz 4–3 Ludogorets
  • • H. Balić scored in the 2nd minute
  • • A. Gruber and M. Raguz also scored for LASK Linz
  • • E. Manu scored twice for Ludogorets
  • • Lukas Grgić was sent off in the 72nd minute

Lineups

Lask Linz

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 A. Schlager (G)
  • 5 P. Filipović (D)
  • 18 G. Trauner (D)
  • 26 R. Ranftl (M)
  • 6 P. Wiesinger (D)
  • 10 P. Michorl (M)
  • 31 L. Grgic (M)
  • 14 H. Balić (F)
  • 30 A. Andrade (M)
  • 17 A. Gruber (F)
  • 29 M. Raguž (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 T. Goiginger
  • 13 J. Eggestein
  • 9 M. Karamoko
  • 22 Y. Cheberko
  • 24 T. Lawal
  • 7 R. Renner
  • 15 C. Ramsebner
  • 21 M. Madsen
  • 36 T. Gebauer
  • 20 P. Plojer
  • 23 S. Haudum

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 P. Iliev (G)
  • 30 C. Moți (D)
  • 4 Cicinho (D)
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 24 O. Verdon (D)
  • 12 A. Andrianantenaina (M)
  • 25 S. Badji (M)
  • 7 Alex Santana (M)
  • 64 D. Yankov (F)
  • 10 E. Manu (F)
  • 37 B. Tekpetey (F)

Substitutes

  • 95 Cauly
  • 13 M. Tchibota
  • 22 J. Ikoko
  • 5 G. Terziev
  • 32 Josué Sá
  • 27 V. Stoyanov
  • 82 I. Yordanov

Timeline

  1. Lask Linz
    2' Lask Linz Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Balić
  2. Ludogorets
    10' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Cosmin Moți

    Foul

  3. Lask Linz
    11' Lask Linz Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Gruber · Assist: Peter Michorl
  4. Ludogorets
    15' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Manu · Assist: Alex Santana
  5. Lask Linz
    17' Lask Linz Card · Yellow Card
    Philipp Wiesinger

    Foul

  6. Lask Linz
    27' Lask Linz Card · Yellow Card
    Lukas Grgić

    Foul

  7. Lask Linz
    34' Lask Linz Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Raguz · Assist: Andrés Andrade
  8. Ludogorets
    43' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    B. Tekpetey

    Foul

  9. Ludogorets
    45' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Stéphane Badji

    Foul

  10. Lask Linz
    47' Lask Linz Card · Yellow Card
    Peter Michorl

    Foul

  11. Ludogorets
    53' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Stéphane Badji · On: Cauly
  12. Lask Linz
    55' Lask Linz Goal · Own Goal
    Olivier Verdon
  13. Lask Linz
    63' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gruber · On: T. Goiginger
  14. Lask Linz
    63' Lask Linz subst · Substitution 2
    Off: H. Balić · On: J. Eggestein
  15. Ludogorets
    67' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Manu · Assist: Alex Santana
  16. Lask Linz
    72' Lask Linz Card · Yellow Card
    Lukas Grgić

    Handball

  17. Lask Linz
    72' Lask Linz Card · Red Card
    Lukas Grgić

    Handball

  18. Ludogorets
    73' Ludogorets Goal · Penalty
    E. Manu
  19. Ludogorets
    80' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Yankov · On: M. Tchibota
  20. Ludogorets
    88' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Tekpetey · On: J. Ikoko

Match Stats

Stat Lask Linz Ludogorets
Fouls 19 10
Pass Accuracy 75% 80%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 22 8
Corners 5 0
Total Passes 336 496
Yellow Cards 4 3
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 7 4
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 251 396
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 10 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ LASK Linz scored three quick goals in the first 11 minutes, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Lukas Grgić's red card in the 72nd minute changed the momentum, allowing Ludogorets to push for an equalizer but ultimately failing.