Match report
Ludogorets Stuns FC Astana with a 5-1 Win in Europa League
Ludogorets
5–1
FT
FC Astana
Aug 17, 2023
Ludogorets dominated the pitch, securing a comprehensive 5–1 win over FC Astana in their UEFA Europa League clash on August 17th. The Bulgarian side showcased resilience and tactical acumen, with standout performances from B. Tekpetey and J. Piotrowski. Despite early resistance, FC Astana struggled to maintain composure after two yellow cards within the first half-hour, setting the stage for Ludogorets' dominant display.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Ludogorets 5–1 FC Astana
- • Goals by B. Tekpetey (25', 50') and J. Piotrowski (47', 58'), K. Despodov (67') for Ludogorets
- • Goal by D. Darboe (29') for FC Astana
- • FC Astana had three yellow cards, with D. Jovančić receiving a red card in the 76th minute
Lineups
Ludogorets
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 12 S. Sluga (G)
- 16 A. Witry (D)
- 24 O. Verdon (D)
- 26 N. Sonko-Sundberg (D)
- 44 M. Heister (D)
- 8 Claude Gonçalves (M)
- 6 J. Piotrowski (M)
- 82 I. Yordanov (M)
- 37 B. Tekpetey (F)
- 99 Rwan Cruz (F)
- 11 K. Despodov (M)
Substitutes
- 32 I. Plastun
- 30 Pedro Naressi
- 90 S. Delev
- 77 Caio Vidal
- 10 M. Tissera
- 7 Rick
- 22 F. Russo
- 69 P. Pepelyashev
- 88 T. Nedelev
- 5 G. Terziev
- 1 S. Padt
- 64 D. Yankov
FC Astana
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 93 J. Čondrić (G)
- 29 D. Jovančić (M)
- 22 A. Marochkin (D)
- 33 Ž. Tomašević (D)
- 13 K. Hovhannisyan (D)
- 7 M. Ebong (M)
- 44 S. Lončar (M)
- 6 Y. Vorogovskiy (D)
- 88 D. Darboe (F)
- 17 A. Aymbetov (F)
- 23 F. Ourega (M)
Substitutes
- 10 M. Tomasov
- 8 I. Kuat
- 27 T. Dosmagambetov
- 5 M. Gabyshev
- 15 A. Beisebekov
- 55 A. Zarutskiy
- 11 A. Darabayev
- 21 E. Astanov
- 20 V. Prokopenko
- 31 D. Podymskiy
- 72 S. Basmanov
- 45 A. Amanović
Timeline
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25' Ludogorets Goal · Normal GoalB. Tekpetey · Assist: A. Witry
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27' FC Astana Card · Yellow CardM. Ebong
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29' FC Astana Goal · Normal GoalD. Darboe · Assist: F. Ourega
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34' FC Astana Card · Yellow CardA. Aymbetov
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43' FC Astana Card · Yellow CardD. Jovančić
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46' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1Off: Olivier Verdon · On: Igor Plastun
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47' Ludogorets Goal · Normal GoalJ. Piotrowski · Assist: Marcel Heister
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50' Ludogorets Goal · Normal GoalB. Tekpetey · Assist: Rwan Cruz
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52' FC Astana subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Aymbetov · On: Marin Tomasov
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54' Ludogorets Card · Yellow CardC. Goncalves
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58' Ludogorets Goal · Normal GoalJ. Piotrowski
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62' FC Astana subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Ebong · On: I. Kuat
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62' FC Astana subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Lončar · On: T. Dosmagambetov
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67' Ludogorets Goal · Normal GoalK. Despodov · Assist: Rwan Cruz
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70' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2Off: C. Goncalves · On: Pedro Naressi
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76' FC Astana Card · Yellow CardD. Jovančić
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76' FC Astana Card · Red CardD. Jovančić
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78' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Despodov · On: S. Delev
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78' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4Off: B. Tekpetey · On: Caio Vidal
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80' FC Astana subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Ourega · On: M. Gabyshev
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80' FC Astana subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Darboe · On: A. Beisebekov
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81' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 5Off: Rwan Cruz · On: M. Tissera
Match Stats
| Stat | Ludogorets | FC Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | — | — |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 23 | 4 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | — | — |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 12 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | — | — |
| Possession | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | — | — |
| Shots Inside Box | — | — |
| Saves | 2 | 7 |
| Shots Outside Box | — | — |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ B. Tekpetey's early goal (25') and FC Astana's quick succession of yellow cards (27', 34', 43') marked a shift in momentum towards Ludogorets.
- ▸ J. Piotrowski's second half brace (47', 58') put the match beyond reach for Astana, despite their initial goal by D. Darboe.