Match report

Antwerp Defeats Ludogorets 3-1 in Europa League

Antwerp
Antwerp
3–1
FT
Ludogorets
Ludogorets
Dec 3, 2020

Antwerp stunned Ludogorets with a dominant 3-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League match, showcasing strong attacking play. Goals from M. Hongla, Ritchie De Laet, and B. Manuel sealed the win, despite a brief rally from Ludogorets led by K. Despodov's goal. The victory cements Antwerp's position in the competition and highlights their improved form.

Key Facts

  • • Antwerp 3-1 Ludogorets
  • • M. Hongla scored the opening goal in the 19th minute
  • • K. Despodov equalized for Ludogorets at 44 minutes
  • • Ritchie De Laet and B. Manuel scored in the second half
  • • Dragoș Grigore was sent off in the 90th minute for Ludogorets

Lineups

Antwerp

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 46 J. Butez (G)
  • 2 R. De Laet (D)
  • 6 S. Juklerød (M)
  • 26 J. Gelin (D)
  • 4 A. Seck (D)
  • 38 F. Haroun (M)
  • 11 L. Refaelov (F)
  • 24 C. Benavente (F)
  • 16 P. Gerkens (F)
  • 19 K. Miyoshi (M)
  • 18 M. Hongla (M)

Substitutes

  • 28 M. Benson
  • 23 N. Ampomah
  • 15 F. Boya
  • 30 Buta
  • 70 D. Mbokani
  • 5 B. Verstraete
  • 1 A. Beiranvand
  • 21 D. Batubinsika

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 27 V. Stoyanov (G)
  • 21 D. Grigore (D)
  • 22 J. Ikoko (D)
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 24 O. Verdon (D)
  • 12 A. Andrianantenaina (M)
  • 13 M. Tchibota (M)
  • 25 S. Badji (M)
  • 95 Cauly (M)
  • 28 C. Keșerü (F)
  • 11 K. Despodov (M)

Substitutes

  • 5 G. Terziev
  • 10 E. Manu
  • 37 B. Tekpetey
  • 7 Alex Santana
  • 81 D. Mitkov
  • 32 Josué Sá
  • 33 Renan
  • 82 I. Yordanov
  • 64 D. Yankov
  • 30 C. Moți

Timeline

  1. Antwerp
    19' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Hongla · Assist: C. Benavente
  2. Ludogorets
    44' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Ikoko · On: G. Terziev
  3. Ludogorets
    53' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Despodov · Assist: Cauly
  4. Ludogorets
    62' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Dragoş Grigore

    Foul

  5. Antwerp
    64' Antwerp subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Juklerød · On: B. Manuel
  6. Antwerp
    64' Antwerp subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Benavente · On: N. Ampomah
  7. Ludogorets
    67' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Keșerü · On: E. Manu
  8. Ludogorets
    67' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Tchibota · On: B. Tekpetey
  9. Ludogorets
    71' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    A. Nedyalkov

    Foul

  10. Antwerp
    72' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    Ritchie De Laet · Assist: L. Refaelov
  11. Antwerp
    77' Antwerp subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Hongla · On: F. Boya
  12. Antwerp
    77' Antwerp subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Refaelov · On: Buta
  13. Ludogorets
    83' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Stéphane Badji · On: Alex Santana
  14. Ludogorets
    83' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Despodov · On: D. Mitkov
  15. Antwerp
    84' Antwerp subst · Substitution 5
    Off: P. Gerkens · On: D. Mbokani
  16. Antwerp
    87' Antwerp Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Manuel · Assist: K. Miyoshi
  17. Ludogorets
    90' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Dragoş Grigore

    Foul

  18. Ludogorets
    90' Ludogorets Card · Red Card
    Dragoş Grigore

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Antwerp Ludogorets
Fouls 8 14
Pass Accuracy 86% 72%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 9
Corners 9 4
Total Passes 640 337
Yellow Cards 0 5
Blocked Shots 1 2
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 11 5
Possession 65% 35%
Accurate Passes 553 244
Shots Inside Box 13 3
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Antwerp took the lead early through M. Hongla's goal in the 19th minute, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ Ludogorets leveled the score with K. Despodov's goal at 44 minutes, but Antwerp responded with Ritchie De Laet's goal in the 72nd minute
  • ▸ The turning point came when Dragoș Grigore was sent off in the 90th minute, leaving Ludogorets with ten men and allowing Antwerp to secure the win with B. Manuel's goal in the 87th minute