Match report

Anderlecht Defeats Ludogorets 2-0 in Europa League

Anderlecht
Anderlecht
2–0
FT
Ludogorets
Ludogorets
Oct 24, 2024

In a decisive UEFA Europa League encounter at the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Anderlecht defeated Ludogorets by a score of 2-0. The hosts capitalized on an early red card to Caio Vidal and secured a crucial victory with goals from S. Edozie and A. Dreyer. Ludogorets struggled to cope with the numerical disadvantage, leading to a comprehensive loss for the visitors.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Anderlecht 2-0 Ludogorets
  • • Caio Vidal (Ludogorets) was sent off in the 30th minute after a red card due to violent conduct following a VAR upgrade.
  • • S. Edozie scored the opening goal for Anderlecht in the 67th minute, assisted by J. Šimić.
  • • A. Dreyer sealed the victory with a late goal in the 94th minute, assisted by K. Dolberg.

Lineups

Anderlecht

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 26 C. Coosemans (G)
  • 25 T. Foket (D)
  • 4 J. Šimić (D)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (D)
  • 6 L. Augustinsson (D)
  • 23 M. Rits (M)
  • 18 M. Ashimeru (M)
  • 36 A. Dreyer (M)
  • 29 M. Stroeykens (M)
  • 83 T. Degreef (M)
  • 20 L. Vázquez (F)

Substitutes

  • 27 S. Edozie
  • 10 Y. Verschaeren
  • 12 K. Dolberg
  • 5 M. N'Diaye
  • 54 K. Sardella
  • 19 N. Angulo
  • 7 F. Amuzu
  • 63 T. Vanhoutte
  • 17 T. Leoni
  • 13 M. Jørgensen
  • 16 M. Kikkenborg

Ludogorets

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 39 H. Bonmann (G)
  • 16 A. Witry (D)
  • 24 O. Verdon (D)
  • 4 Dinis Almeida (D)
  • 17 Son (D)
  • 18 I. Chochev (M)
  • 30 Pedro Naressi (M)
  • 23 Deroy Duarte (M)
  • 11 Caio Vidal (F)
  • 9 K. Duah (F)
  • 7 Rick (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 Erick Marcus
  • 12 Rwan Cruz
  • 14 D. Gropper
  • 20 A. Camara
  • 5 G. Terziev
  • 15 E. Kurtulus
  • 67 D. Hristov
  • 19 G. Rusev
  • 1 S. Padt

Timeline

  1. Ludogorets
    ?' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    S. Padt

    Argument

  2. Anderlecht
    28' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    T. Degreef

    Foul

  3. Ludogorets
    29' Ludogorets Var · Card upgrade
    Caio Vidal
  4. Ludogorets
    30' Ludogorets Card · Red Card
    Caio Vidal

    Violent conduct

  5. Ludogorets
    41' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Olivier Verdon

    Foul

  6. Ludogorets
    45'+3 Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    I. Chochev

    Foul

  7. Anderlecht
    46' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Degreef · On: S. Edozie
  8. Anderlecht
    59' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Stroeykens · On: Y. Verschaeren
  9. Anderlecht
    59' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Ashimeru · On: K. Dolberg
  10. Ludogorets
    64' Ludogorets Card · Yellow Card
    Hendrik Bonmann

    Time wasting

  11. Anderlecht
    67' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Edozie · Assist: J. Šimić
  12. Anderlecht
    75' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Augustinsson · On: Moussa N'Diaye
  13. Ludogorets
    75' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Duarte · On: Erick Marcus
  14. Ludogorets
    75' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 2
    Off: K. Duah · On: Rwan Cruz
  15. Anderlecht
    80' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    Thomas Foket

    Foul

  16. Anderlecht
    83' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Thomas Foket · On: K. Sardella
  17. Ludogorets
    87' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Son · On: D. Gropper
  18. Ludogorets
    87' Ludogorets subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Chochev · On: A. Camara
  19. Anderlecht
    89' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    K. Sardella

    Foul

  20. Ludogorets
    90'+2 Ludogorets Var · Goal cancelled
    Rwan Cruz
  21. Anderlecht
    90'+4 Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Dreyer · Assist: K. Dolberg

Match Stats

Stat Anderlecht Ludogorets
Fouls 17 10
Pass Accuracy 90% 76%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards 0 1
Total Shots 17 7
Corners 5 3
Total Passes 663 285
Yellow Cards 3 6
Blocked Shots 2 2
Shots on Target 8 2
xG 2.15 0.83
Shots off Target 7 3
Possession 70% 30%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 599 218
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 8 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The dismissal of Caio Vidal in the 30th minute turned the tide in favor of Anderlecht, who capitalized on the numerical advantage to dominate the match.
  • ▸ Anderlecht's second goal by A. Dreyer in the 94th minute confirmed their victory and secured a strong position in the group stage.