Match report

Ludogorets Defeats HJK Helsinki 2–0 in Europa League

Ludogorets
Ludogorets
2–0
FT
HJK helsinki
HJK helsinki
Oct 13, 2022

Ludogorets stuns HJK Helsinki with a convincing 2-0 win in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from D. Gropper and Rick secured victory for Ludogorets, while multiple yellow cards and substitutions marred the game.

Key Facts

  • • Ludogorets defeated HJK Helsinki 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • D. Gropper scored the opening goal at minute 38, assisted by Rick.
  • • Rick also netted a second goal for Ludogorets at minute 64, with an assist from B. Tekpetey.
  • • HJK Helsinki saw three players receive yellow cards: David Browne (33'), J. Raitala (55', 90+3'), and C. Terho (73').
  • • J. Raitala was sent off with a red card at minute 90+3'.

Lineups

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Padt (G)
  • 4 Cicinho (D)
  • 24 O. Verdon (D)
  • 3 A. Nedyalkov (D)
  • 14 D. Gruper (D)
  • 23 Show (M)
  • 6 J. Piotrowski (M)
  • 37 B. Tekpetey (M)
  • 95 Cauly (M)
  • 73 Rick (M)
  • 10 M. Tissera (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 Thiago
  • 30 Pedro Naressi
  • 90 S. Delev
  • 20 Nonato
  • 82 I. Yordanov
  • 12 S. Sluga
  • 5 G. Terziev
  • 11 K. Despodov
  • 32 I. Plastun
  • 8 Claude Gonçalves
  • 16 A. Witry
  • 67 D. Hristov

HJK helsinki

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Hazard (G)
  • 15 M. Tenho (D)
  • 5 A. Hoskonen (D)
  • 22 J. Raitala (D)
  • 23 P. Soiri (M)
  • 8 L. Lingman (M)
  • 21 S. Väänänen (M)
  • 24 D. Browne (M)
  • 7 S. Hostikka (F)
  • 56 P. Hetemaj (F)
  • 77 M. Abubakari (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 M. Peltola
  • 19 C. Terho
  • 10 N. Boujellab
  • 29 A. Olusanya
  • 37 A. Tanaka
  • 18 B. Radulović
  • 17 M. Martić
  • 58 J. Yli-Kokko
  • 12 J. Tånnander

Timeline

  1. HJK helsinki
    33' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    David Browne

    Foul

  2. Ludogorets
    38' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Gropper · Assist: Rick
  3. Ludogorets
    45'+2 Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Cicinho

    Foul

  4. HJK helsinki
    46' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Browne · On: Matti Peltola
  5. HJK helsinki
    55' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    J. Raitala

    Foul

  6. HJK helsinki
    58' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 2
    Off: P. Soiri · On: C. Terho
  7. HJK helsinki
    59' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Santeri Väänänen · On: N. Boujellab
  8. Ludogorets
    64' Ludogorets Goal · Normal Goal
    Rick · Assist: B. Tekpetey
  9. Ludogorets
    67' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Tissera · On: I. Thiago
  10. HJK helsinki
    70' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Santeri Hostikka · On: A. Olusanya
  11. HJK helsinki
    70' HJK helsinki subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Lingman · On: Atomu Tanaka
  12. HJK helsinki
    73' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    C. Terho

    Foul

  13. Ludogorets
    77' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Show · On: Pedro Naressi
  14. HJK helsinki
    83' HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    P. Hetemaj

    Foul

  15. Ludogorets
    86' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Tekpetey · On: S. Delev
  16. Ludogorets
    86' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Piotrowski · On: Nonato
  17. HJK helsinki
    90'+3 HJK helsinki Card · Yellow Card
    J. Raitala

    Foul

  18. HJK helsinki
    90'+3 HJK helsinki Card · Red Card
    J. Raitala

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Ludogorets HJK helsinki
Fouls 6 14
Pass Accuracy 83% 70%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 24 6
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 522 317
Yellow Cards 1 5
Blocked Shots 8 3
Shots on Target 6 1
Shots off Target 10 2
Possession 63% 37%
Accurate Passes 433 221
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 17 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card for David Browne on the 33rd minute signaled an off day for HJK Helsinki.
  • ▸ D. Gropper's goal in the 38th minute set the tone and gave Ludogorets a crucial lead, breaking down HJK's defense.
  • ▸ J. Raitala's dismissal with a red card at 90+3' left HJK Helsinki one man short and unable to mount any meaningful comeback.